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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Added to Unescos World Heritage List in 2010 and reopened in 2012, Hanois Imperial Citadel was the hub of Vietnamese military power for over 1000 years. Ongoing archaeological digs of ancient palaces, grandiose pavilions and imperial gates are complemented by fascinating military c
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Ako Dhong Village
At the northern end of Buon Ma Thuot is this Ede village, a neat little community of stilt-house suburbia. Strolling around the village makes for a pleasant break from the downtown din, and you may be able to find some locals at work weaving traditional fabrics.The village is about
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Sanctuary
The dragon-emblazoned columns and quirky tower of this island sanctuary, with its huge metal globe, must have once been brightly painted, but these days the whole place has become faded, rickety and silent. Nevertheless, it is seriously kitsch, with a model of the Apollo rocket set
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Markets
Ha Tien has a series of markets in large pavilions east of the bridge along the To Chau River. Many of the goods are from Thailand and Cambodia, and prices are lower than in HCMC. Cigarette smuggling is particularly big business. The fish market is a pretty interesting sight, parti
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Tram Chim National Park
Tram Chim National Park is around 40km due north of Cao Lanh and notable for its rare red-headed cranes (Grus antigone sharpii), though more than 220 species of bird live within the reserve.The cranes nest here from about December to May; from June to November they migrate to north
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Nui Coc Reservoir
A scenic spot popular with locals, Nui Coc Reservoir is 25km west of Thai Nguyen. It’s a pretty stretch of water and a major drawcard for Hanoi residents looking to get away from it all. On summer weekends it can get particularly crowded. A one-hour, circular motorboat tour of the
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Seminary & Hill
This lovely old Catholic seminary was built in 1934 and is fronted by a sculpture of Mary and baby Jesus; notice that Mary is carrying a Bahnar-style backpack and is dressed in traditional tribal patterns. The traditional room upstairs functions as an absorbing museum of hill-tribe
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Mua Cave
Down a sleepy road between rice paddies, this cave is not terribly impressive, but there are panoramic views from the peak above. A stone staircase beside the cave entrance zigzags through the karst (beware the goat droppings) and it’s almost 500 steps to a simple altar to Quan Am
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President Ho Chi Minh Temple
This highly unusual temple is dedicated to the late president Ho Chi Minh and contains a shrine to Uncle Ho as well as a small museum displaying photos of his life. The little rattan-roofed shrine (now enclosed in a round concrete building) was built in 1971, while the war was stil
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Fish Sauce Factory
The distillery of Nuoc Mam Hung Thanh is the largest of Phu Quoc’s fish-sauce makers, a short walk from the market in Duong Dong. At first glance, the giant wooden vats may make you think you’ve arrived for a wine tasting, but one sniff of the festering nuoc mam essence jolts you b
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Marble Mountains
A spectacular sight from the China Beach coastal road, Marble Mountains consists of five craggy marble outcrops topped with delicate pagodas. Each mountain is named for the natural element it’s said to represent: Thuy Son (Water), Moc Son (Wood), Hoa Son (Fire), Kim Son (Metal or G
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Lam Dong Museum
This hillside museum is a stampede through Dalats history, with a side trip into the natural history section, complete with outrageously bad taxidermy (look out for the angry wildcats!). Highlights include the wonderfully evocative photos of the Ma, KHo and Churu people and display
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Minh Chau Beach
The beautiful 1km-long crescent-moon sweep of Minh Chau beach, on the northeastern coast, is Quan Lan Islands big drawcard. The water is clear blue and the waves are suitable for surfing. Watersports action includes kayaks for hire, and there are lots of cheap eateries for beer and
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Quang Trung Museum
The Quang Trung Museum is built on the site of the Tay Son brothers’ house and encloses the original well and a more-than-200-year-old tamarind tree said to have been planted by the brothers. Displays include various statues, costumes, documents and artefacts from the 18th century,
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Opera House
Gracing the intersection of Ð Dong Khoi and ÐL Le Loi, this grand colonial edifice with a sweeping staircase was built in 1897 and is one of the citys most recognisable buildings. Officially known as the Municipal Theatre, the Opera House captures the flamboyance of France’s belle
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Thap Doi Cham Towers
This pair of Cham towers sits within the city limits in a pretty park. Steep steps lead up to the temples, which are open to the sky. Atypically for Cham architecture, they have curved pyramidal roofs rather than the usual terracing. The larger tower (20m tall) retains some of its
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Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station
Just a few kilometres from the Ben Dinh tunnels, this centre is dedicated to the protection of wildlife that has been confiscated from owners or illegal traders. Animals include bears, otters and gibbons. There is an informative display on the rather depressing state of wildlife in
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Tay Phuong Pagoda
Tay Phuong Pagoda, also known as Sung Phuc Pagoda, consists of three single-level structures built in descending order on a hillock that is said to resemble a buffalo. Figures representing ‘the conditions of man’ are the pagoda’s most celebrated feature – carved from jackfruit wood
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Other Groups
Buildings D1 and D2 were once meditation halls and now house small displays of Cham sculpture. Dating from the 8th century, Group A is overgrown and inaccessible. Preservation has now been completed at Group G , where a roof arches over the 12th-century temples, and there is also a
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Marc Hoa Binh Pagoda
This Khmer pagoda is in the village of Hoa Binh, 13km west of Bac Lieu along Hwy 1A. The pagoda is uniquely designed and chances are good that the monastery’s enormous tower will catch your eye even if you’re not looking for it. The complex was built in 1952, with the tower added i
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