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Thanh Toan Bridge
A classic covered Japanese footbridge in picturesque countryside, this makes a lovely diversion from Hue. The bridge is in sleepy Thuy Thanh village, 7km east of Hue. Head north for a few hundred metres on Ð Ba Trieu until you see a sign to the Citadel Hotel. Turn right and follow
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Nam Thien Nhat Tru
Modelled on Hanoi’s One Pillar Pagoda, this structure is similar but not identical. The One Pillar Pagoda of Thu Duc, Hanoi’s original pagoda was built in the 11th century, destroyed by the French in 1954 and rebuilt by the Vietnamese; Ho Chi Minh City’s version was constructed in
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Group C
The 8th-century C1 was used to worship Shiva, portrayed here in human form. Inside is an altar where a statue of Shiva, now in the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Danang, used to stand. Note the motifs, characteristic of the 8th century, carved into the brickwork of the exterior walls.
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Chuc Thanh Pagoda
Founded in 1454 by a Buddhist monk from China, this is the oldest pagoda in Hoi An. Among the antique ritual objects still in use are several bells, a stone gong that is two centuries old and a carp-shaped wooden gong said to be even more venerable. To get to Chuc Thanh Pagoda, go
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Con Son Pagoda
Con Son was home to Nguyen Trai (1380–1442), the famed Vietnamese poet, writer and general. Nguyen Trai assisted Emperor Le Loi in his successful battle against the Chinese Ming dynasty in the 15th century. Con Son Pagoda has a temple honouring Nguyen Trai. It’s a strenuous 600-ste
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Haiphong Museum
In a splendid colonial building, this small museum concentrates on the citys history with English translations on displays. The front halls taxidermy collection is rather creepy but theres good exhibits of finds from the Trang Kenh and Viet Khe Tombs archaeological sites and some b
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Mac Cuu Family Tombs
Not far from town are the Mac Cuu Family Tombs, known locally as Nui Lang, the Hill of the Tombs. Mac Cuu, a Khmer-appointed 18th-century Chinese governor, and several dozen of his relatives are buried here in traditional Chinese tombs decorated with figures of dragons, phoenixes,
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Van Thanh Mieu
At the heart of the city and encompassing a lake with a topiary outline of Vietnam in the middle, this lush park is a wonderful place to observe local life: from early-morning exercise on the strange-looking contraptions to the twinkling lights after dark, when local lovers gather
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Cuc Phuong National Park
Established in 1962, this national park is one of Vietnam’s most important protected areas. Though wildlife has suffered a precipitous decline in Vietnam in recent decades, the park’s 222 sq km of primary tropical forest remains home to an amazing variety of animal and plant life:
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Hang Va
Discovered in 2012, and opened to visitors in 2015, Hang Va is explored on a two-day/one-night excursion which travels firstly along an underground river in Hang Nuoc Nut. Tours overnight in a jungle camp at the entrance to Hang Va, where the caves highlight is a spectacular stalag
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Ben Hai River
Once the border between North and South Vietnam, Ben Hai River’s southern bank now has a grandiose reunification monument, its stylised palm leaves oddly resembling missiles. Cua Tung Beach’s fine golden sands are just east of here. Ben Hai’s northern bank is dominated by a reconst
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Ngoc Son Temple
Meaning Temple of the Jade Mountain, Hanois most visited temple sits on a small island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake, connected to the lakeshore by an elegant scarlet bridge, constructed in classical Vietnamese style. The temple is dedicated to General Tran Hung Dao (who d
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Ho Tay
The city’s largest lake, known as both Hay To and West Lake, is 15km in circumference and ringed by upmarket suburbs, including the predominantly expat Tay Ho district. On the south side, along Ð Thuy Khue, are seafood restaurants, and to the east, the Xuan Dieu strip is lined with
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Phat Lon Pagoda
This large Cambodian Theravada Buddhist pagoda, whose name means Big Buddha, was founded in the 19th century. Though all of the monks who live here are ethnic Khmers, ethnic Vietnamese also frequent the pagoda. Inside the sanctuary (vihara), figures of the Thich Ca Buddha (Sakyamun
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Khmer Museum
Dedicated to the history and culture of Vietnam’s Khmer minority, this small museum doubles as a sort of cultural centre. Traditional dance and music shows are periodically staged here for larger groups. Displays are limited to photos and a few traditional costumes and other artefa
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Bao Quoc Pagoda
Founded in 1670, this hilltop pagoda is on the southern bank of the Perfume River and has a striking triple-gated entrance reached via a wide staircase. On the right is a centre for training monks, which has been functioning since 1940. Founded in 1670, this hilltop pagoda is on th
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Elephant Falls
Named after a large rock that allegedly resembles an elephants head (we couldnt see the similarity), these powerful curved falls are reachable via a steep ascent along uneven, slippery stone steps with intermittent railings. You can also squeeze yourself through a cave to get behin
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Dong Ho
The name translates as East Lake, but Dong Ho is not a lake but an inlet of the sea. Dong Ho is said to be most beautiful on nights when there is a full or almost-full moon. According to legend, on such nights fairies dance here.The ‘lake’ is just east of Ha Tien, bounded to the ea
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Con Dao Museum
The large, well-presented Can Tho Museum brings local history to life with manikins and life-size reproductions of buildings, including a Chinese pagoda and the interior of a house. Displays (with ample English translations) focus on the Khmer and Chinese communities, plant and fis
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Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation
Built in 1752, the highlight in this congregational hall is the gleaming woodcarvings on the beams, walls and altar – absolutely stunning in their intricacy. You could stand here for hours to unravel the stories, but if you’re just popping by quickly, look for the carvings on the d
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