The thriving and friendly nation of Vietnam has succesfully overcome its tormented history to emerge an inviting and diverse travel destination. With a favorable geographic location and a unique vertical shape covering several climate zones Vietnam offers a wide variety of ecosystems and topographic features. Explore the otherwordly scenery of Halong Bay, spend time with hill tribes in the North, luxuriate at lush beach resorts and be part of the action in the exciting cities, Vietnam has it all.
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A cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City. Established by French colonists, the cathedral was built between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet). |
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Formerly known as Independence Palace, it was designed as the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War and the site of the official handover of power during the Fall of Saigon.. | ||||
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The One Pillar Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is regarded alongside the Perfume Pagoda, as one of Vietnam's two most iconic temples.. |
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The Perfume Pagoda is in fact a vast complex of Buddhist temples and shrines built into the limestone Huong Tich mountains. It is the site of a religious festival which draws large numbers of pilgrims from across Vietnam. | ||||
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The bridge is a unique covered structure in Hoi An built by the Japanese, the only known covered bridge with a Buddhist pagoda attached to one side. |
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Water puppetry is a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition.. | ||||