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Things to do in and around Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

'Hello Ho Chi Minh', Vietnam, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh Square by Chris Ford

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly named and still also referred to as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam. It was once known as Prey Nokor, an important Khmer seaport prior to annexation by the Vietnamese in the 17C. Under the name Saigon, it was the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina and later of the independent republic of South Vietnam 1955–75. On 2 July 1976, Saigon merged with the surrounding Gia Dinh Province and was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City after revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh. The city's attractions include the temples, several architectural landmarks, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and several museums.
Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City

Cu Chi tunnels by Debi Magonet
Reunification Palace, Ho Chi Minh City

Reunification Palace, Ho Chi Minh City by Pigalle
Historic Center, Ho Chi Minh City

IMG_7545Ho_Chi_Minh by donchili
Museum of Vietnamese History, Ho Chi Minh City

HISTORY MUSEUM SAIGON/HO CHI MINH CITY VIETNAM JAN 2012 by calflier001
Day trip to Vung Tau

Vung-Tau City (view from the light-house) by Ngo Duy Thuong

With white sandy beaches on the shores of the South China Sea, this relaxed city boasts colonial era architecture and lovely resorts.
Day trip to Cat Tien National Park

Talai Longhouse by Sam Sherratt
Saigon Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City

Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City by Fiona Thomson
Emperor Jade Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City

Jade Emperor Pagoda (Chua Ngoc Hong or the Phuoc Hai Tu ) by scottpartee
Ho Chi Minh City Hall

Ho Chi Minh City City Hall by John Benwell
Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City

Bến Thành Market, Hồ Chí Minh City by unci_narynin
Day trip to Lo Go Xa Mat National Park

cái Miếu giữa sông (đêm thứ 2) by la_palm.film
Day trip to Dong Tam Snake Farm

Attleson Farm: SNAKE!! by Eli Duke
Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City

Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City by Kyle Horner
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica by Jorge Láscar
Notre Dame Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh City

Notre Dame Cathedral by Tim Lam
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Saigon by lightwrite
Day trip to My Tho

Mekong River Delta, Vietnam by eutrophication&hypoxia

Known as the gateway to the Mekong Delta, this riverside city is a busy market town, dating back to the 17C.
Day trip to Bien Hoa

Tân Giám Hamlet - Cù Lao Phố - Biên Hòa Aerial 1966/68 - Photo by John Rellis by tommy japan

One of southern Vietnam's oldest cities, Bien Hoa has been a major industrial center for years.
Saigon Skydeck, Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon Skydeck sunset by gavindeas
Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City

Cholon (Chinatown), Ho Chi Minh City by Katina Rogers
War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, War Remnants Museum by Allan Watt
Pham Ngu Lao Street, Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon, Sept 2013 by jennifer yin
Day trip to Tra Vinh

Tra Vinh by Axel Drainville

Uknown to tourists, this picturesque town is situated on the Mekong Delta and boasts shady boulevards and over 140 Khmer pagodas.
Day trip to Suoi Tien Amusement Park

The big face in Suoi Tien Park by pelican

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Night life Food Culture Historic 3 nightsTue. May 05 - Fri. May 08

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly named and still also referred to as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam. It was once known as Prey Nokor, an important Khmer seaport prior to annexation by the Vietnamese in the 17C. Under the name Saigon, it was the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina and later of the independent republic of South Vietnam 1955–75. On 2 July 1976, Saigon merged with the surrounding Gia Dinh Province and was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City after revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh. The city's attractions include the temples, several architectural landmarks, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and several museums.

Once known as Saigon, this city is a mixture of towering skyscrapers and elegant temples, full of great food, history, and culture.

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Top rated attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

View from Phnom Penh's Sorya Mall to riverside by Ashley

Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since French colonization of Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security, politics, cultural heritage, and diplomacy of Cambodia. Once known as the "Pearl of Asia," it was considered one of the loveliest French-built cities in Indochina[4] in the 1920s. Phnom Penh, along with Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, are significant global and domestic tourist destinations for Cambodia. Founded in 1434, the city is noted for its beautiful and historical architecture and attractions. There are a number of surviving French colonial buildings scattered along the grand boulevards.
Historic Center, Phnom Penh

Central Market by Ashley
Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

Royal Palace, Phnom Penh - 029 by MAITE ELORZA
Wat Botum, Phnom Penh

Cambogia520 by elisabetta_monaco
Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh

Stupa of King Norodom Suramarit by Baron Reznik
Day trip to The Killing Fields and Choeung Ek Memorial

Choeung Ek Killing Fields - Phnom Penh, Cambodia by ...your local connection
Day trip to Kirirom National Park

Phú Quốc National Park by Gavin White
Wat Ounalom, Phnom Penh

Wat Ounalom, Phnom Penh by Pigalle
Tuol Sleng, Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia by Cat
Independence Monument, Phnom Penh

Cambodia's independence monument, Phnom Penh by Paul Mannix
National Museum, Phnom Penh

National Museum of Cambodia by Clay Gilliland
Day trip to Tonle Bati

TonleBati_16 by Elliott Scott
Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh

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Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh

IMG_0612 by Brandon Shaw
Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument, Phnom Penh

Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument by Andreas Bossard

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Phnom Penh

Cambodia, Phnom Penh Municipality region

Culture Night life Food Historic 3 nightsFri. May 08 - Mon. May 11

Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since French colonization of Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security, politics, cultural heritage, and diplomacy of Cambodia. Once known as the "Pearl of Asia," it was considered one of the loveliest French-built cities in Indochina[4] in the 1920s. Phnom Penh, along with Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, are significant global and domestic tourist destinations for Cambodia. Founded in 1434, the city is noted for its beautiful and historical architecture and attractions. There are a number of surviving French colonial buildings scattered along the grand boulevards.

Cambodia's capital and largest city sit on the confluence of two rivers, boasting architectural variety and historic landmarks.

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Top rated attractions in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Hue

Hue, Vietnam

Hue, Vietnam by Andy Enero

Hue is the capital city of Thua Thien–Hue Province, Vietnam. Hue is well known for its historic monuments, which have earned it a place in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The seat of the Nguyen emperors was the Imperial City, which occupies a large, walled area on the north side of the Perfume River. Inside the citadel was a forbidden city where only the emperors, concubines, and those close enough to them were granted access. Today, little of the forbidden city remains, though reconstruction efforts are in progress to maintain it as a historic tourist attraction. Other notable attractions include temples, museums, a market, and more.
The Citadel and Imperial City, Hue

Imperial Citadel by Rob Green
Mausoleum of Tu Duc, Hue

Mausoleum of Tu Duc by Joe Coyle
Khai Dinh's Tomb, Hue

The tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh by Clay Gilliland
Historic Center, Hue

Chartres Street, Between Conti and Bienville, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana 2 by Ken Lund
Day trip to Mausoleum of Minh Mang

Mausoleum of Minh Mang by Joe Coyle
Day trip to Bach Ma National Park

Trail Descends from ther Right by Rich & Cheryl
The To Mieu, Hue

06 Gate to The Mieu temple by deepgoswami
Thai Hoa Palace, Hue

under repair by Magalie L'Abbé
Hue Royal Art Museum, Hue

Bookcovers from a Shaiva manuscript (a pair) by Asian Curator at The San Diego Museum of Art
Dong Ba Market, Hue

L'embarras du choix... by hamadryades
Day trip to My Son

Vietnam 643 by Eva Ho - Chicago Premiere Wedding and Portrait Pho
Day trip to Da Nang

Da Nang at Night by Ian Charleton

An urban center and a major Vietnamese port, this city offers great food and easy access to several significant historic landmarks.
Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue

DGJ_1270 - Thien Mu Pagoda by Dennis Jarvis
Perfume River, Hue

Perfume River Hue by A_Vogan
Tu Hieu, Hue

Tu Hieu Pagoda by Joe Coyle
Huyen Tran Princess Temple, Hue

Temple by Richard Vignola
Day trip to Kim Bong Woodcarving Village

Kim Bồng Woodworking village by Melanie
Day trip to Vinh Moc Tunnels

IMGP1244 by Gabrielle

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Hue

Vietnam, North Central Coast region

Historic Food Culture 2 nightsMon. May 11 - Wed. May 13

Hue is the capital city of Thua Thien–Hue Province, Vietnam. Hue is well known for its historic monuments, which have earned it a place in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The seat of the Nguyen emperors was the Imperial City, which occupies a large, walled area on the north side of the Perfume River. Inside the citadel was a forbidden city where only the emperors, concubines, and those close enough to them were granted access. Today, little of the forbidden city remains, though reconstruction efforts are in progress to maintain it as a historic tourist attraction. Other notable attractions include temples, museums, a market, and more.

The perfect blend of modern features with ancient traits, Hue boasts world-renowned historic sites, rich culture, and great cuisine.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Top rated attractions in Hue, Vietnam from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Hoi An

Hoi An, Vietnam

City of Lanterns by Saurabh Thakur

Hoi An, formerly Faifo, boasts a vibrant history as a thriving trade port in Southeast Asia dating back to the 15th century. As a flourishing hub for the trade of silk, spices, ceramics, and other goods, it drew merchants from the Philippines, China, Japan, and various European nations. The city's prosperity led to a unique blend of cultures that is reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and traditions. As the river's course shifted in the late 18th century, Hoi An's commercial prominence gradually declined. However, its commitment to preserving its cultural heritage earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition, safeguarding its cultural legacy.
Historic Center, Hoi An

Market scene (Hoi An, Vietnam 2015) by Paul Arps
Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An

Cua Dai Beach Hoi An by PANGEA Travel
Central Market, Hoi An

Central Market - Hoi An by Houston Marsh
Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation, Hoi An

Hoi An, Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation by Arian Zwegers
Day trip to My Son

Vietnam 643 by Eva Ho - Chicago Premiere Wedding and Portrait Pho
Day trip to Da Nang

Da Nang at Night by Ian Charleton

An urban center and a major Vietnamese port, this city offers great food and easy access to several significant historic landmarks.
Tan Ky House, Hoi An

Tan Ky House by Travel Aficionado
Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An

Japanese covered bridge by orangebrompton
Quan Cong Temple, Hoi An

Hoi An by Robert Lafond
Tran Family Chapel, Hoi An

Tran's family chapel by Dario-Jacopo Lagana'
Day trip to Bach Ma National Park

Trail Descends from ther Right by Rich & Cheryl
Day trip to Mausoleum of Minh Mang

Mausoleum of Minh Mang by Joe Coyle

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Hoi An

Vietnam, South Central Coast region

Historic Culture Beaches Food Small towns 1 nightWed. May 13 - Thu. May 14

Hoi An, formerly Faifo, boasts a vibrant history as a thriving trade port in Southeast Asia dating back to the 15th century. As a flourishing hub for the trade of silk, spices, ceramics, and other goods, it drew merchants from the Philippines, China, Japan, and various European nations. The city's prosperity led to a unique blend of cultures that is reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and traditions. As the river's course shifted in the late 18th century, Hoi An's commercial prominence gradually declined. However, its commitment to preserving its cultural heritage earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition, safeguarding its cultural legacy.

Hoi An captivates visitors with its well-preserved ancient town, architectural wonders, diverse culture, lively markets, and vibrant culinary scene.

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Top rated attractions in Hoi An, Vietnam from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Battambang

Battambang, Cambodia

Battambang, Cambodia by ronan crowley

Founded in 11C, Battambang is known for being the leading rice-producing province of the country. For nearly 100 years, it was a major commercial hub and provincial capital of Siamese province of Inner Cambodia. Still today Battambang is the main hub of the Northwest connecting the entire region with Phnom Penh and Thailand. The city is situated by the Sangkae River, a tranquil, small body of water that winds its way through Battambang Province providing its nice picturesque setting. As with much of Cambodia, the French Colonial architecture is an attractive bonus of the city. It is home to some of the best preserved French colonial architecture in the country.
City Center, Battambang

Battambang by Leon Meerson
Day trip to Angkor Wat

Reflecting on Angkor Wat by Rachel Cobcroft
Day trip to Ta Prohm

Echoes of Silence by Peter Nijenhuis
Day trip to Bat Caves, Battambang

Bats against the grey sky at dusk by shankar s.
Day trip to Tonle Sap

Done Fishing, Floating Village, Tonle Sap, Cambodia by Julia Maudlin
Day trip to Phnom Kulen National Park

Río Siem Reap by Guillén Pérez
Day trip to Srah Srang

IMG_4260 by Ken Marshall

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Battambang

Cambodia, Battambang Province region

Small towns Food 2 nightsThu. May 14 - Sat. May 16

Founded in 11C, Battambang is known for being the leading rice-producing province of the country. For nearly 100 years, it was a major commercial hub and provincial capital of Siamese province of Inner Cambodia. Still today Battambang is the main hub of the Northwest connecting the entire region with Phnom Penh and Thailand. The city is situated by the Sangkae River, a tranquil, small body of water that winds its way through Battambang Province providing its nice picturesque setting. As with much of Cambodia, the French Colonial architecture is an attractive bonus of the city. It is home to some of the best preserved French colonial architecture in the country.

An ancient city with a laid-back atmosphere, featuring remnants of French Colonial architecture and many temples in its vicinity.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Top rated attractions in Battambang, Cambodia from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Siem Reap

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat Afternoon by Mark Fischer

Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market. In the city, there are museums, traditional Apsara dance performances, a Cambodian cultural village, souvenir and handycraft shops, silk farms, rice-paddies in the countryside, fishing villages and a bird sanctuary near the Tonle Sap Lake. Siem Reap today—being a popular tourist destination—has a large number of hotels, resorts, restaurants and businesses closely related to tourism. This is much owed to its proximity to the Angkor temples, the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia.
Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple, Siem Reap

ANGKOR THOM SIEM REAP CAMBODIA DECEMBER 2014 by jeffrey.pick
Historic Center, Siem Reap

Siem Reap by Andrea Schaffer
Banteay Srei, Siem Reap

Cambodia-2767B by Dennis Jarvis
Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap

2009-09-03 09-07 Siem Reap 019 Phnom Bakheng by Allie_Caulfield
Day trip to Phnom Kulen National Park

Río Siem Reap by Guillén Pérez
Day trip to Angkor Wat

Reflecting on Angkor Wat by Rachel Cobcroft
Day trip to Ta Prohm

Echoes of Silence by Peter Nijenhuis
Day trip to Koh Ker

Koh Ker by fxru
Day trip to Beng Mealea

Beng Mealea by Lawrence Murray
Day trip to Tonle Sap

Done Fishing, Floating Village, Tonle Sap, Cambodia by Julia Maudlin
Day trip to Kbal Spean

IMG_1912.JPG by josh s jackson
Day trip to Srah Srang

IMG_4260 by Ken Marshall

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Siem Reap

Cambodia, Siem Reap Province region

Historic Active Night life Culture Food 3 nightsSat. May 16 - Tue. May 19

Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market. In the city, there are museums, traditional Apsara dance performances, a Cambodian cultural village, souvenir and handycraft shops, silk farms, rice-paddies in the countryside, fishing villages and a bird sanctuary near the Tonle Sap Lake. Siem Reap today—being a popular tourist destination—has a large number of hotels, resorts, restaurants and businesses closely related to tourism. This is much owed to its proximity to the Angkor temples, the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia.

Popular with travelers due its proximity to the Angkor temples, this bustling city boasts markets, temples, museums, and more.

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Top rated attractions in Siem Reap, Cambodia from TripAdvisor

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