Hi everyone, I'm deciding between Vietnam and Cambodia to bring my farther for his 67th birthday. Who has been to both and if you were to pick one over the other, which would you recommend and why?

I've been to both. It depends on what you like as they're both wonderful destinations. How much time do you have? Can you do both?

I have 6 days, I would rather do one city in depth

Ooh, Vietnam is so big. HaLong bay is beautiful. I really enjoyed Hoi An as well. Cambodia has Angkor Wat. I'm not helping, am I?

I preferred Vietnam. Although both were terrific.

What makes your prefer Vietnam? I am leaning towards Vietnam and in particular Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi

Hanoi is a very busy hustling bustling city. If you go there then you need to go to Halong Bay. Gadverntures has Vietnam only 1 week north to south or 2 week Vietnam cambodia. Little over $100pp per day incl transportations, hotels, breakfasts and guides also some meals.bargain

Also you have boat trips in Halong Bay, beaches and lots of interesting places between the two largest cities. Start Hanoi and travel by land to Ho chi Minh.
Although Angkor wat is tough to beat...
You could maybe do Phnom Penh and Angkor wat, as well as Vietnam south?

I've done both on this trip below. Look through the itinerary, see what suits your interests https://www.gadventures.com/.../indochina.../2837/itinerary/
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When are you going? You need a visa for Vietnam.

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Cambodia, Siem Reap is breath taking. I was in so much awe with the temples especially Angkor Wat.

I've done both and both are amazing! I would suggest Vietnam for a short trip wth your dad as there is tons to do and it's a bit easier to get around.

Cambodia was great but I think Vietnam was far more interesting and varied. Both are super cheap. 6 days? Hanoi is a great choice for 6 days as Ha long Bay is a great day trip. Hanoi is beautiful, walkable, and the pace is much slower than Ho Chi Mihn.

MAYANMAR!!!

I've done both and Vietnam was by far the best! Hanoi was an amazing city, my favourite in Vietnam! I would go back to Hanoi in a heart beat. I also agree with those above a night out on Halong bay from Hanoi is a beautiful short trip!

Hoi An, Vietnam. You can walk everywhere. You can rent a bicycle and ride around town. It's quaint. Has an old Japanese feel to it as it used to be a major port for Japan. You can also get custom suits that are gorgeous for $200-$400...maybe a nice surprise for your dad. We got one and 3 shirts all done in 3 days which included 3 fittings. Was $280CDN. Look up the town online. You can't go wrong!

Ive heard rave reviews on Cambodia. Vietnam 50/50

Cambodia lots of tourists... go to mayanmar!!

ivi would say Cambodia --Smaller country to travel in a short time --You can get from PP airport to Siem Reap and Angkor Watt is an amazing way to spend 2 or 3 days -- You can have a lot of other options as well for another 3 days where its not far to travel in Cambodia ----if you do head for Vietnam id say hit up Hanoi and visit Halong Bay for a 3 night boat tour ---it was amazing -----

I've been to both. If I had to pick one place, it would be Hanoi Vietnam with an overnight trip to Halong Bay. Hanoi is much less modern than Ho Chi Minh City - very hectic, but less westernized. I loved Cambodia, but it was so hot and humid there, Hanoi has much nicer weather. Hope that helps.

With only six days, I'd go to Cambodia. Two days Phnom Penh and four days Siem Reap.

You can't go all the way there for one week anyways. So if you go for two weeks you can see both.

Just toured Vietnam, loved Hanoi and Hoi An. Took the overnight train from Hanoi to Danang, then a taxi to Hoi An. Visit the old city in Hoi An, no cars allowed, just a walking and bicycles are allowed. NHINHIHOTEL great place to stay, breakfast is included. HCMC too busy and hectic.

Just came back from Vietnam on Wednesday, was in Cambodia last year. Vietnam is much better, but 6 days is really not enough time for the whole country. You could go to Hanoi and then trips to Halong Bay & Sapa, but probably not much else. Might be better to do Cambodia for 6 days, you could go to Angkor Wat from Siem Reap and then go to Phnom Penh, that pretty much covers Cambodia.

Nam for sure.
Da Lat, Hoi An, Phong Nha Park are all great options

Do you want him to have the thought, "Oh my goodness, this is the most amazing thing I've ever seen in my life!" ? - If so, Angkor Wat/Cambodia.
Ho Chi Mihn City, I lived there this year for a while. Great city, but it's extremely busy and very filthy. Crossing the street alone can be precarious, and it's not great for older folks in that regard. See this example video. This is real, everyday kind of stuff, not a special weird occasion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Jkzj7WyzE
Angkor Wat is literally one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World. Siem Reap is a wonderful town with a great night market and it's not as busy as a major city. It's also the #1 rated place to Visit in Asia as per tripadvisor, granted Hanoi comes in a close second.
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Crossing the Street Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

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I dont see the #1 rated place to visit in Asia or a list for that matter. When i clicked on things to do it wants me to choose a country to narrow it down on trip advisor

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Vietnam was incredible. Highly recommended a few days in the South and a few days up north. Spectacular landscapes, amazing people, great food.
Cambodia has the temples which were awesome, but overall I loved Vietnam

Depends on what your father is like.

I'm going Hanoi & halong bay next wk for the 2nd time, Lv it