Choose from 164 Fun Things to Do in Vietnam
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
- Hoan Kiem Lake is a must-see for first time visitors to Hanoi.
- Don’t forget to bring your camera for, as there are many photogenic spots in and around the lake.
- It’s free to visit Hoan Kiem lake, but there is a fee to enter Ngoc Son Temple.
- It’s not possible to visit Turtle Tower.
Po Nagar Cham Towers
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Non Nuoc Beach
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Lady Buddha
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Opera House (Nha Hat Lon)
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Kenh Ga
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Nha Phu Bay
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Me Cung Cave (Bewitching Grotto)
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Ninh Binh
- Ninh Binh is a must-see for nature lovers and photographers.
- Day trips from Hanoi can last upwards of 10 hours, depending on the option you choose.
- Don’t forget to bring plenty of water, as the area can get hot and humid.
- Be sure to have some cash with you; there are no ATMs in Tam Coc or the area.
Nha Trang Beach
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Kim Bong Carpentry Village
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Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
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Quang Dien District
Mekong River
- Boat tours operating on the river include small wooden motor boats, traditional sampans, and speedboats, while rafting and tubing are also possible in some sections.
- Most boats provide little shade, so be sure to bring a hat, sun protection, and mosquito repellent.
- Some boat cruises may be wheelchair accessible, but it’s best to check in advance.
Quang Ninh Museum
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Quan Am Pagoda
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Quang Ba Flower Market
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Ngoc Son Temple
- Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees to enter the temple; appropriate clothing can be borrowed at the entrance with an ID deposit.
- Don’t forget to take in panoramic views of Hoan Kiem Lake from Huc Bridge.
- Periodic renovations can shut down significant portions of the temple grounds.
Nine Dynastic Urns
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Reunification Palace
The Reunification Palace is an important site of political and cultural significance, built by the French in 1868 to mark the newly established colony of Indochina.
In 1945, it briefly became the headquarters for the Japanese after their defeat of the French. In 1962, two Vietnamese rebel pilots bombed the palace - the president survived but the palace did not. He commissioned a new one to be built. It was renamed Independence Palace and the design became a Modernist icon.
In 1975 the palace was the symbolic site of the triumphant liberation of Saigon. Vietnam was then reunified; since then the building has been known as Reunification Palace.
Today it is a working government building as well as having areas open to the public. Tour the private quarters, the president's former office and the War Command Room. You get a real sense of what happened here and its importance in Vietnamese history.
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Situated in the heart of District 1 , a short walk from Ben Thanh market - follow Le Loi away from the market circle and turn left onto Nam Ky Khoi Nghia.
Don't miss the maze of basement rooms, where informative movies are screened continuously.