Visiting Hoa Lo Prison: AKA The Hanoi Hilton

The exterior of Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi, Vietnam
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

A Tay House example at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi, Vietnam
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 front of the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi, with the 45-meter tall Victory Tower on the right
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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