Vietnam
Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.
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Capital: Hanoi
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Popular Sights / Travel Destinations
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Ha Long Bay
H? Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Qu?ng Ninh Province, Vietnam. Administratively, the bay belongs to H? Long City, C?m Ph? town, and is a part of Vân
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Phú Qu?c
Phú Qu?c is a Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. It's known for white-sand beaches and resorts, most of which are along the palm-lined southwest coast. More
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Phong Nha-K? Bàng National Park
Phong Nha-K? Bàng National Park is a protected area in north-central Vietnam bordering the Hin Namno Reserve in Laos. Characterized by mountains, tropical forests and underground rivers, it’s
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Imperial City, Hue
Royal palace set within the sprawling walled forbidden city complex.
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Bái Ðính Temple
Large pilgrimage site featuring an original Buddhist temple & newer pagodas in an open courtyard.
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C? Chi tunnels
Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.
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Fansipan
Fansipan is a mountain in Vietnam, the highest in Indochina, at 3,143 metres. It is located in the Lào Cai Province of the Northwest region of Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the
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Cúc Phuong National Park
Cúc Phuong National Park is located in Ninh Bình Province, in Vietnam's Red River Delta. Cuc Phuong was Vietnam's first national park and is the country's largest nature reserve. The park is
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Marble Mountains
Network of 5 marble mountains with multiple caves, elaborate temples & viewing outlooks.
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Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.
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Independence Palace
Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.
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Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex
Tràng An is a scenic area near Ninh Bình, Vietnam renowned for its boat cave tours. On 23 June 2014, at the 38th session of the World Heritage Committee in Doha, the Trang An Scenic Landscape
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Hoàn Ki?m Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as H? Guom, is a lake in the historical center of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point
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Temple of Literature, Hanoi
Confucian temple with landscaped courtyards, numerous altars & shrines & an imposing front gate.
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War Remnants Museum
Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.
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One Pillar Pagoda
Rebuilt iconic Buddhist temple, originally erected in 1049, designed to resemble a lotus blossom.
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Pagoda of the Celestial Lady
Monks live in this famous 7-story Buddhist temple, built in 1601 & featuring landscaped grounds.
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh's body is on display in this mausoleum & historic site.
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Ho Chi Minh Museum
Built in 1979, the museum contains artifacts & photographs dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh.
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Museum of Cham Sculpture
Compact museum displaying a collection of sculptures & cultural items like costumes & instruments.
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B?n Thành Market
Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.
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Japanese Covered Bridge
Landmark 18th-century wooden bridge featuring elaborate carvings & a pedestrian passageway.
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Tomb of Kh?i Ð?nh
Tomb of a storied Vietnamese emperor, with elaborate architecture & ornate details.
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Po Nagar
3-story hilltop temple with 2 church towers offering historical exhibits & photos in a calm setting.
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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Ethnological museum offering exhibits on Vietnam's various cultures, with gardens & a restaurant.