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Bai Bau
Just 2km south of Bai Xep (16km from Quy Nhon), Bai Bau is a beautiful white-sand crescent no more than 150m wide, sheltered by rocky headlands, with mountains for a backdrop. It can get busy on the weekend and during Vietnamese holidays, but midweek you’ll likely have the place to
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Truc Lam Pagoda
The hill to the right of the Tuyen Lam Lake is crowned by Truc Lam Pagoda . Despite its popularity, the sprawling grounds and temple don’t feel crowded, and the views of the lake are wonderful. If you’d like a little spiritual recharge, enquire about the sessions at the meditation
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Son My Memorial
This tranquil rural spot was the setting for one of the most horrific crimes of the American War, a massacre committed by US troops in that killed 504 villagers, many of them elderly and children on 16 March 1968. The deeply poignant Son My Memorial was constructed as a monument to
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Old Quarter
At the northern end of P Co, just past the old market plaza, a narrow lane, backed by a limestone cliff, meanders into the compact old quarter of Dong Van. The traditional terracotta-coloured adobe houses here, with timber details and slouchy tiled roofs, date from the French colon
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Dong Xuan Market
The largest covered market in Hanoi was originally built by the French in 1889 and almost completely destroyed by fire in 1994. Almost everything you can think of from fresh (and live) produce to cheap clothing, souvenirs, consumer goods and traditional arts and crafts can be found
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Cau Castle
More of a combination temple and lighthouse, Dinh Cau was built in 1937 to honour Thien Hau, the Goddess of the Sea, who provides protection for sailors and fishermen. The ‘castle’ gives you a good view of the harbour entrance and the promenade is popular with strolling locals arou
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Ngu Phung
On top of the Ngo Mon Gate is Ngu Phung, where the emperor appeared on important occasions, most notably for the promulgation of the lunar calendar. On 30 August 1945, the Nguyen dynasty ended here when Emperor Bao Dai abdicated to a delegation sent by Ho Chi Minhs Provisional Revo
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Tomb of Dong Khanh
Dong Khanh’s modest mausoleum was built in 1889. He was placed on the throne by the French in 1885, and, predictably, was docile till his death three years later.This tomb is the subject of a lengthy restoration project and was closed at the time of research. It’s 500m behind the T
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Khanh Hoa Museum
This sleepy local museum features displays of Cham statues and artefacts of the ethnic minorities in the province. The Uncle Ho room features several of Ho Chi Minh’s personal effects, such as clothing and the microphone with which he made his famous independence speech in Hanoi on
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Ham Ho
A beautiful nature reserve 55km from Quy Nhon, Ham Ho can easily be combined with a trip to the Quang Trung Museum. Taking up a jungle-lined 3km stretch of clean, fish-filled river, the park is best enjoyed by kayak (two hours 70,000d). The further up river you travel, the better t
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Emperors Reading Room
The exquisite (though crumbling) little two-storey Emperor’s Reading Room was the only part of the Forbidden Purple City to escape damage during the French reoccupation of Hue in 1947. Its currently being renovated and not open to visitors, but it’s worth checking out the Gaudi-esq
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Tombs of Spanish and French Soldiers
Many of the tombs of Spanish and French soldiers are below a chapel near Tien Sa Port. To get here, cross Song Han Bridge and turn left onto Ð Ngo Quyen, continuing north to the port. The overgrown ossuary, a small white building, stands on the right on a low hill, about 500m befor
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Turtle Conservation Center
The Turtle Conservation Center houses more than 1000 terrestrial, semi-aquatic and aquatic turtles representing 20 of Vietnam’s 25 native species. Many have been confiscated from smugglers who have been driven by demand from the domestic and Chinese markets – eating turtle is thoug
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Thung Nham
A private ecopark fashioned in a gorgeous valley near Tam Coc, Thung Nham consists of a pretty lagoon surrounded by the craggy limestone peaks that characterise the province of Ninh Binh. Fishing for snakehead fish, catfish and tilapia, row-boat trips and cave visits are some of th
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Thanh Citadel
This citadel dates from the 17th-century Trinh dynasty. It was rebuilt by Prince Nguyen Anh (later Emperor Gia Long) in 1793 during his successful offensive against the Tay Son Rebels. Only a few sections of the walls and gates remain. Thanh Citadel is 11km west of Nha Trang, near
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Truong San Residence
In 1844, Emperor Thieu Tri described this as one of Hues most beautiful spots, but it was devastated by war. Check out the entrance gate with prancing dragons and phoenixes, and the oval moat. The exterior has been restored, while the interior remains empty, except for its elaborat
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Dam Doi Bird Sanctuary
About 45km southeast of Ca Mau lies Dam Doi Bird Sanctuary . Storks are the largest and most easily spotted birds here, making their nests in the tall trees. Remember that birds will be birds – they don’t like humans to get too close and they leave their nests early in the morning
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Minh Thanh Temple
Built only a few years ago, this large and splendid Buddhist temple, surrounded by water features and statues, sits south of the city centre. Its proudest feature is a gorgeous nine-tiered pagoda thats lit up at night, and fearsome dragons curl up from the corners of the roof of th
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Datanla Falls
This is the closest waterfall to Dalat, so expect lots of tour groups. You can reach the cascade (which is pretty but quite modest) either by walking down or taking the exhilarating bobsled on rails instead. Datanla is 7km south of Dalat. Take Hwy 20 and turn right about 200m past
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Father & Son Isle
From Duong Beach, just beyond Hon Chong village, you can see rocky remnants of Father and Son Isle, several hundred metres offshore. It was said to be shaped like a father embracing his son, but the father was washed away in 2006. Boats can be hired at the shore to row out for a cl
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