Vinh Moc Tunnels: Life Beneath the Ravaging Vietnam War
Vinh Moc Tunnels are 100 km north of Hue in the former DMZ. This was the most bombed area in Vietnamese history. Miraculously, and thanks to the tunnels, no civilian lives were lost and new ones were even born. Hear first hand from survivors dedicated to preserving the site.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Final Resting Place of Vietnam’s First President
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi is the final and solemn resting place of the former President of Vietnam. Here, you may view and also pay respects to his embalmed body. It’s part of the Ho Chi Minh Complex which includes Ho Chi Minh’s popular stilted house and museum.
Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi: A Labor of Love
Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi is a combined effort of the Vietnam Women’s Union and the Ford Foundation. It’s consistently voted a top destination on Tripadvisor. Enjoy well-crafted exhibits on women in the family, in war, heroic mothers, and diverse ethnic fashions.
Vietnam Military History Museum: Wars Waged Against Vietnam
Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi showcases historic periods as far back as 214 BC to the present day. Through curated exhibits, artefacts, and documents see how Vietnam fought off feudal China, Mongolian, and Siam. Other exhibits detail the French and American Wars.
Hoa Lo Prison: Vietnam’s Infamous Fortress of Horror
Hoa Lo Prison or Maison Centrale is an infamous place of horrors from French Colonialism to the American War in Vietnam. Witness history through diorama displays of torture, ghastly living conditions, and original torture implements. See first hand how inmates survived.
War Remnants Museum: A Moving Experience in Ho Chi Minh City
War Remnants Museum – voted yearly among the top interesting museums by Tripadvisor. Explore a confronting and graphic perspective of the Vietnam War. The eerie, enduring effects of Agent Orange aren’t for the faint-hearted. The museum location has its own story to tell.
Ho Chi Minh City Museum or Gia Long Palace: Historical Insights
Ho Chi Minh City Museum is nothing fancy, but well worth a visit if you’re interested in curious artifacts related to trades, science, or commerce. It’s a nice place for a quiet day reviewing Saigon’s past, and it’s within easy reach of the more popular attractions.
Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City
Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City has witnessed many turbulent events. From bombings, to assassinations, to coup d’etats, this iconic building has many stories to tell. It’s main message though, communicated through its design, is one of national strength and unity.
Cu Chi Tunnels: End of the Ho Chi Minh Trail
The Cu Chi Tunnels are truly one of the most remarkable underground constructions in the world. Almost fifty years after the end of the Vietnamese American War in 1975, they continue to tell their fascinating story. Don’t leave Vietnam without touching the raw nerve of Cu Chi.
