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Central Post Office
Right across the way from Notre Dame Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh Citys striking French post office is a period classic, designed by Gustave Eiffel and built between 1886 and 1891. Painted on the walls of its grand concourse are fascinating historic maps of South Vietnam, Saigon and Chol
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Hang Toi
Incorporating an above-water zipline, followed by a swim into the cave, and then exploration of a pitch-black passageway of oozing mud, its little wonder Hang Toi is the cave experience you may have already heard about from other travellers. Upon exiting the cave, a leisurely kayak
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Fine Arts Museum of Vietnam
This excellent Fine Arts Museum is housed in two buildings that were once the French Ministry of Information. Treasures abound, including ancient Champa stone carvings and some astonishing effigies of Guan Yin, the thousand-eyed, thousand-armed goddess of compassion. Look out for t
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Phong Dien Floating Market
The Mekong Deltas most intimate and best floating market, Phong Dien has fewer motorised craft and more stand-up rowing boats, with local vendors shopping and exchanging gossip. Less crowded than Cai Rang, there are also far fewer tourists. Its at its bustling best between 5am and
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National Museum of Vietnamese History
Built between 1925 and 1932, this architecturally impressive museum was formerly home to the École Française d’Extrême Orient. Its architect, Ernest Hebrard, was among the first in Vietnam to incorporate a blend of Chinese and French design elements. Exhibit highlights include bron
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Lotte Tower Observation Deck
The citys best views can be found on the 65th floor of the landmark Lotte building, opened in 2014, in the western corner of Hanois Ba Dinh district. From this uninterrupted vantage point, high above Hanois hustle and bustle, one can consider the size of the Old Quarter relative to
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Notre Dame Cathedral
Built between 1877 and 1883, Notre Dame Cathedral enlivens the heart of Ho Chi Minh Citys government quarter, facing Ð Dong Khoi. A brick, neo-Romanesque church with 40m-high square towers tipped with iron spires, the Catholic cathedral is named after the Virgin Mary. Interior wall
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Ethnographic Museum
This excellent museum takes you through the history of the Dak Lak province, from stone tools and bronze burial drums to the American War and its aftermath, written from the North Vietnamese perspective. Chortle at the natural history section with the wacky taxidermy and a demonic-
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Bach Ma Temple
In the heart of the Old Quarter, the small Bach Ma Temple is said to be the oldest temple in the city, though much of the current structure dates from the 18th century and a shrine to Confucius was added in 1839. It was originally built by Emperor Ly Thai To in the 11th century to
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Hoan Kiem Lake
Legend claims in the mid-15th century Heaven sent Emperor Ly Thai To a magical sword, which he used to drive the Chinese from Vietnam. After the war a giant golden turtle grabbed the sword and disappeared into the depths of this lake to restore the sword to its divine owners, inspi
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Thach Dong Cave Pagoda
Also known as Chua Thanh Van, this Buddhist cave temple is 4km northeast of town. Scramble through the cave chambers to see the funerary tablets and altars to Ngoc Hoang, Quan The Am Bo Tat and the two Buddhist monks who founded the temples of this pagoda.To the left of the entranc
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Xa Long Pagoda
Originally built in wood in the 18th century, this magnificent Khmer pagoda was completely rebuilt in 1923 but proved to be too small. From 1969 to 1985, the present-day large pagoda was slowly built as funds trickled in from donations. The ceramic tiles on the exterior of the pago
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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
This fabulous collection relating to Vietnams ethnic minorities features well-presented tribal art, artefacts and everyday objects gathered from across the nation, and examples of traditional village houses. Displays are well labelled in Vietnamese, French and English. If youre int
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History Museum
Built in 1929 by the Société des Études Indochinoises, this notable Sino-French museum houses a rewarding collection of artefacts illustrating the evolution of the cultures of Vietnam, from the Bronze Age Dong Son civilisation (which emerged in 2000 BC) and the Funan civilisation (
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Museum of Cham Sculpture
This fine museum has the world’s largest collection of Cham artefacts, housed in buildings marrying French-colonial architecture with Cham elements. Founded in 1915 by the École Française d’Extrême Orient, it displays more than 300 pieces including altars, lingas, garudas, apsaras,
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Cai Rang Floating Market
Just 6km from Can Tho in the direction of Soc Trang is Cai Rang, the biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta. There is a bridge here that serves as a great vantage point for photography. The market is best around 6am to 7am, and its well worth getting here early to beat boatloa
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Bac Ha Market
This Sunday market is Bac Ha’s big draw. Theres an increasing range of handicrafts for sale, but it’s still pretty much a local affair. Bac Ha market is a magnet for the local hill-tribe people, above all the exotically attired Flower Hmong. If you can, stay overnight in Bac Ha on
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Tu Lan Cave
The Tu Lan cave trip begins with a countryside hike then a swim (with headlamps and life jackets) through two spectacular river caves before emerging in an idyllic valley. Then theres more hiking through dense forest to a beach where rivers merge thats an ideal campsite. Theres mor
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Nha Trang Beach
Forming a magnificent sweeping arc, Nha Trangs 6km-long golden sand beach is the citys trump card. Various sections are roped-off and designated for swimmers (where you wont be bothered by jetskis or boats). The turquoise water is fabulously inviting, and the promenade a delight to
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Lan Ha Bay
Lying south and east of Cat Ba Town, the 300 or so karst islands and limestone outcrops of Lan Ha are just as beautiful as those of Halong Bay and have the additional attraction of numerous white-sand beaches.Due to being a fair way from Halong City, not so many tourist boats ventu
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