Originally Posted by
erik123
Consider Luang Prabang in Laos which is lovely. But can be expensive to get to from SIN. If Vietnam my choice would be Hoi An (fly to Danang). I found the hassle factor quite low in Vietnam.
Actually tourists are treated very well in Vietnam (certainly much friendlier than Singaporeans), but 5 days doesn't give you enough time to see this country since transport is so time consuming. I would have to agree that Luang Prabang would be your best bet followed closely by Hoi An.
(don't believe everything you read on the net)