Attractions Archives – Ahoy, Vietnam!

The Water Puppet Show in Hanoi: My Review & What to Expect

Guests taking their seats inside the Lotus Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi, Vietnam

No trip to Vietnam is complete without seeing a water puppet show in Hanoi (or Ho Chi Minh City). Water puppet theater is a traditional Vietnamese art dating ...

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Hanoi Train Street Mini-Guide for First-Timers

Looking down the train tracks at Hanoi Train Street, with guests seated at coffee shops

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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Ba Na Hills in Da Nang: Exactly What to Know Before You Visit

Crowds at the French Village in Ba Na Hills

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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Hoi An Memories Show: Why I Saw it Two Nights in a Row

The nighttime outdoor performance of the Hoi An Memories Show

I saw the Hoi An Memories Show on back-to-back nights (Sunday and Monday). I initially only planned on going the one time, but I left surprised at how ...

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Lebadang Memory Space in Hue: The Art Museum in Nature

The exterior of the main exhibition building at Lebadang Memory Space in Hue, Vietnam

During my recent trip to Hue, I set out to explore different attractions after seeing the city’s popular UNESCO sites. The Lebadang Memory Space was one of those ...

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The Saigon Skydeck: A Complete Visitor’s Guide

Viewing District 4 from inside the Saigon Skydeck's 49th floor observatory.

The Saigon Skydeck is an observatory on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The tower is 262 meters tall, ...

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Ho Chi Minh City Book Street Visitor’s Guide

The entrance to Ho Chi Minh City Book Street in District 1, with flowers, signage, lanterns, and shops in the background.

Ho Chi Minh City Book Street is a pedestrian-only walkway next to the Saigon Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. This central area is ...

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Vinhomes Central Park: The Best Park in Ho Chi Minh City

Walking over the stone bridge into Vinhomes Central Park in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vinhomes Central Park is my favorite park in Ho Chi Minh City. I come here a couple of times per week to walk or run through the paths. ...

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Am Phu Cave and the Marble Mountains: Full Visitor’s Guide

Looking at the Son Tra Peninsula and My Khe Beach from the peak of the Marble Mountains in Da Nang

The Am Phu Cave is part of the Marble Mountains. The cave is on and accessed from the ground level, while the mountains are above it. Collectively, these ...

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