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Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi

The history of Vietnam understood through the lens of conflict at the nation’s biggest museum…

Ancient Chinese Assembly Halls in Hoi An, Vietnam

Exploring Chinese architectural heritage in Hội An through five historic assembly halls…

My Son Sanctuary Cham Temple Complex, Hoi An, Vietnam

The ruins of Mỹ Sơn form a sacred architectural tapestry that was once the centre of the ancient Hindu kingdom of Champa…

7 Museums in Hanoi, Vietnam

From war to women, prisons to pre-history, fabrics to fine arts, Hanoi is home to the best museums in Vietnam…

Thap Co Yen Hoa Tower and Cong Phu Tuong Gate, Nghe An, Vietnam

Deep in the mountains & jungles of remote north-central Vietnam, lie two mysterious historical sites in a state of romantic decay…

The Last Emperors: Nguyễn Dynasty Sites in Hue

Vietnam’s last imperial line left behind a rich legacy of cultural attractions in and around the former royal capital of Huế…

Bell tower at the General Võ Nguyên Giáp's tomb

Sometimes referred to simply as ‘The General’, Võ Nguyên Giáp is a giant of Vietnamese history. Following his death, in 2013, millions have made the pilgrimage to his tomb in Central Vietnam, myself included…

Cham Temples near Quy Nhon, Vietnam

Scattered across the coastal plains are the impressive yet rarely visited ruins of the ancient kingdom of Champa….

Pac Bo: Ho Chi Minh's Cave

In the winter of 1941, Ho Chi Minh returned to Vietnam for the first time in 30 years. For several weeks he lived in Pac Bo Cave. Right on Vietnam’s northeastern frontier with China, Pac Bo is an important historical site in an enchanting location…