The Temple of Literature in Hanoi: Vietnam’s First University
The Temple of Literature in Hanoi was built in 1070 and was Vietnam’s first university. Part of the temple (the Khue Van Pavilion and the Well of Heavenly ...
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Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi
The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is a few minutes south of Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. This is a very relaxed museum, spread over a few floors. The museum ...
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Hanoi Train Street Mini-Guide for First-Timers
I found it difficult to find clear information on visiting Hanoi Train Street, so after my first clueless visit, I decided to write this mini-guide. First of all, ...
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Visiting Hoa Lo Prison: AKA The Hanoi Hilton
Hoa Lo Prison is one of the more historic attractions in Hanoi. It’s also in a very convenient location, easily accessible on foot from anywhere in the Old ...
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Visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi
If you’re visiting Hanoi for a few days, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology should be added to your itinerary. It focuses on the different ethnic groups of Vietnam. ...
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Visiting the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi
The Vietnam Military History Museum is a huge and newly opened (November 2024) museum in Hanoi. The museum was originally located within the city, near the Imperial Citadel ...
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Exactly Where to Stay in Hue for First-Timers
The good news about choosing where to stay in Hue is that there’s really only one convenient and main area. And the best tip that I can share ...
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Ba Na Hills in Da Nang: Exactly What to Know Before You Visit
Let me say that you could probably fill up your phone’s entire storage taking pictures of Ba Na Hills in Da Nang. It is one of the most ...
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11 Things to Do in Hue (Imperial City, Royal Tombs & More)
I spent some time in Hue recently, doing research for this article and my newest batch of Hue travel guides. I spent a week there, exploring the city ...
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Is Hue Worth Visiting? Reasons to Visit or Skip
In my Vietnam travel planning groups, I get asked this question a lot: Anthony, do you think Hue is worth visiting? And I always share the same thought: ...
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