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For over a thousand years, from Chinese and French colonialism to the war with America, this citadel has been key to the country\'s political and military history.

Vietnam’s Buddhist symbol is revered for its age and location. Admire centuries-old architecture, enjoy landscaped gardens and relax in the tranquil atmosphere.

Vietnam’s Buddhist symbol is revered for its age and location. Admire centuries-old architecture, enjoy landscaped gardens and relax in the tranquil atmosphere.

Visit this striking colonial mansion to explore the house and grounds that were home to the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh.

Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.

Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

See a stuffed turtle, take photographs of traditional Vietnamese architecture or enjoy a moment of quiet reflection in the tranquil surroundings of this temple.

Perhaps the most iconic pagoda in Hanoi, this structure stands above a pond in an area of serene parkland.

Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.

Not so long ago Ho Tay, or West Lake, was surrounded by a cluster of temples and quiet fishing villages. Today it’s a sleek and luxurious suburb of Hanoi. 

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

Not so long ago Ho Tay, or West Lake, was surrounded by a cluster of temples and quiet fishing villages. Today it’s a sleek and luxurious suburb of Hanoi. 

Perhaps the most iconic pagoda in Hanoi, this structure stands above a pond in an area of serene parkland.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

Learn about the life and times of Vietnam’s famous communist leader at this museum erected in his honour.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

Learn about the life and times of Vietnam’s famous communist leader at this museum erected in his honour.

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

See a stuffed turtle, take photographs of traditional Vietnamese architecture or enjoy a moment of quiet reflection in the tranquil surroundings of this temple.