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Quang Ba Flower Market
Quang Ba Flower Market The Quang Ba Flower Market in Hanoi is a night market situated on the edge of West Lake. It begins at around 2am and doesn’t wind down until well after the sun rises. As the largest flower market in Hanoi, Quang Ba has fresh flowers shipped in from all over Vietnam each and
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Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Pu Luong Nature Reserve Located in the Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc Districts of Northern Vietnam, Pu Luong Nature Reserve comprises 43,643 acres (17,662 hectares) and one of the largest swathes of limestone mountain forest remaining in the nation. The park attracts eco-tourists from around the globe wit
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Phu Tay Ho
Phu Tay Ho Upon first look, Phu Tay Ho appears to be a traditional Buddhist temple. But locals are quick to inform that this beautiful religious and historical structure is actually a palace dedicated to three Mother Goddesses. After passing through stalls selling cakes, flowers and incense intend
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Phung Hung House
Phung Hung House This historic landmark has housed more than eight generations of Vietnamese families over the past 200 years. Built in 1780, rare-wood columns give this striking home its firm foundation and each story offers evidence of specific Asian influences-- Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese
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Phong Nha Caves
Phong Nha Caves The rocky pinnacles jutting above the otherwise flat jungle landscape hide a multitude of underground caves and rivers. These limestone karst formations are among the oldest and largest in Asia, and the region’s more than 78 inches of warm annual rainfall have eroded them into some
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Paris Square
Paris Square Paris Square may be a bit on the touristy side, but it’s the perfect hub for travelers looking to explore the key landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City in a single stop. The Saigon Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office are all within walking distance and the tree-cover
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Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon) Perhaps the most-visited gate of the Imperial City, this entrance was the site of numerous historically significant announcements (like the resignation of the last emperor, Bao Dai). A list of successful doctoral candidates whose names were announced at these gates still ha
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Non Nuoc Beach
Non Nuoc Beach Located on the coast about halfway between Danang and Hoi An sits Non Nuoc Beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam if not the world. With the Son Tra Peninsula to the north and the Marble Mountains to the west, this white sand expanse has transformed from a fo
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Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh Ninh Binh, a city located in the Red River Delta of Northern Vietnam, is a famous base for exploring the nearby limestone karst scenery, particularly at Tam Coc, four miles (six kilometers) away. At Tam Coc, or three caves in English, limestone formations tower above verdant rice paddies
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Nine Dynastic Urns
Nine Dynastic Urns The Hien Lam Pavilion can be found inside Hue Citadel across the courtyard from the Mieu Temple. It was built in the 1820s in memory of the mandarins who served the Nguyen dynasty. Just in front of the pavilion stand the Nine Dynastic Urns, which were cast in bronze in the 1830s
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Nha Phu Bay
Nha Phu Bay This peaceful bay offers travelers picturesque views of crystal blue water and lush green landscapes. Clusters of islands dot the sea and hopping from one to another on a tour of Nha Phu Bay is perhaps the best way to experience this isolated bit of Vietnamese magic.Whether it’s checki
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My Khe Beach
My Khe Beach My Khe Beach is situated in the northernmost part of the stunning 30-kilometer stretch of coast known as China Beach near Da Nang in Central Vietnam. Widely considered to be Vietnams most picturesque beach, this lengthy stretch of spectacular coastline is famous for being visited by A
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Museum of Trade Ceramics
Museum of Trade Ceramics Visitors to this museum who expect to see only stunning examples of Chinese and Japanese-influenced pottery will be surprised to find that the halls of this restored traditional home in the center of Hoi An provide much more. The museum showcases the rich history of the to
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Museum of Sa Huynh Culture
Museum of Sa Huynh Culture More than 200 artifacts dating back some 2,000 years are on display at this center for culture in historic Hoi An. In addition to tools and weapons, visitors can examine giant clay jars that once held the cremated remains of Sa Huynh people and wander hallways of traditi
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Museum of History (Bao Tang Lich Su)
Museum of History (Bao Tang Lich Su) Housed in the former École Française d’Extrême Orient one block east of the Opera House in Hanoi, the Museum of History (Bao Tang Lich Su) recounts Vietnam’s often overlooked millennia of history. Nearly 7,000 artifacts fill the 23,680-square-foot (2,200-square
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Monkey Island
Monkey Island Travelers to picturesque Halong Bay’s largest island, known as Cat Ba, can spend a day venturing out to one of the areas more isolated islands, complete with a private beach accessible only by local boat. As its name suggests, long-tailed macaques monkeys that were originally importe
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Me Cung Cave (Bewitching Grotto)
Me Cung Cave (Bewitching Grotto) The evocatively named Me Cung Cave, or Bewitching Grotto, stands out among the many caves of Halong Bay for more than just its beauty – it’s also an important archaeological find, where significant prehistoric remains have been found. Squeeze through the narrow doo
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Mai Chau
Mai Chau Escape the kinetic energy and unmistakable chaos of Hanoi on a visit to the hillside destination of Mai Chau. Visitors can embark on a traditional homestay in the rural villages surrounding Mai Chan and spend the night tucked into old-school stilt houses amid wildlife and nature. The rema
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Linh Ung Pagoda
Linh Ung Pagoda Famous for its giant statue of Guanyin, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, Linh Ung Pagoda occupies 30 acres (12 hectares) on a hill on the Son Tra Peninsula. Opened in 2010, the relatively new pagoda complex features a mix of modern and traditional Vietnamese temple architecture, incl
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Lady Buddha
Lady Buddha Impossible to miss, Lady Buddha dominates the landscape of Da Nang. The marble statue, perched on the side of Monkey Mountain and visible from nearly anywhere in the city, stands 220 feet (67 meters) tall and measures 56 feet (17 meters) in diameter. Inside the statue, a flight of stai
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