Lonely Planet has listed seven places to visit in Southeast Asia for different purposes, and Vietnam's Cao Bang Province that borders China was recommended for those wanting to avoid the crowds.

Tran Phu Street in Hoi An, named one of the world's most beautiful by Architectural Digest, is set to ban plastic bags, begging, and street vendors as part of a plan to make it more civilized to foreign tourists.

Exclusive private tours for the super-rich to deserted islands in Ha Long Bay are set to start in November, offering an "unprecedented and special" experience.