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  • Leannie
    Reading, UK1,135 contributions
    Review of: Temple of Literature & National University
    Book a tour guide and arrive early
    This is truly stunning and I would highly recommend a tour guide to get the most out of the visit. Also there is a lot to see and a ton of history behind each area so it's best not to get there too late in the day or you would need to cut your visit short when they close at 5.30.
    Written 7 August 2022
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  • Nancie
    Market Harborough, UK18 contributions
    Review of: Hoa Lo Prison
    Bizarre & biased museum
    Quite a bizarre yet harrowing experience. The information was limited so I would advise getting the audio guide to give you more insight (we were googling things on our phones). Also, very very biased side of history depicting the American prisoners of war attending a ‘holiday camp’ and saying that they did not want to leave. Altogether, still very interesting.
    Written 25 July 2022
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  • Stuart B
    Patong, Thailand218 contributions
    Review of: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    We’ll worth the waiting.
    Very interesting visit to see the preserved body of the revered leader of Vietnam.
    Strict control and run by the military. No loitering or talking photos inside the chamber.
    Cannot take photos inside. But outside of the building & gardens ok
    Written 18 May 2022
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  • RG02
    Swindon, UK243 contributions
    Review of: Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
    An interesting place
    Not quite as spectacular as the Citadel in Hue but definitely worth a visit. You are given a map at the ticket office with a suggested route, which is worth following, as you could otherwise miss so much. Very interesting to see the Command Headquarters and bunkers from the war, with good original exhibit. We spent a good couple of hours wandering around as there is quite a lot to see.
    Written 1 April 2020
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  • Harvey S
    Canton, MA168 contributions
    Review of: Duong Lam Ancient Village
    An Ancient Village
    This is worth seeing and visiting while on your trip. The city is different and the people are different along with the great history of the times. Great history.
    Written 2 September 2019
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  • Jason S
    Melbourne, Australia1,284 contributions
    Review of: Presidential Palace Historical Site
    Above average experience
    For me it’s not a must do in Hanoi but good to see and do although limited in what you see, what you can do and limit with photos.

    Nice French architectural building in a lovely yellow colour don’t believe it’s an official residence just for formal occasions.

    You can’t enter palace just see from outside for that reason it’s not a must do.
    Written 14 January 2020
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  • Joel K
    Vancouver, Canada3,184 contributions
    Review of: Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52
    A meander through the real Hanoi backstreets
    We meandered to this small pond in the middle of a small neighborhood surrounded by housing, cafes, fish mongers, shops and more. We arrived at the small pond and the remains of this B52 from the "American War" as it is known in Vietnam is resting in place from the mid 70s.
    Written 30 March 2020
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  • omega132857
    Chichester, UK1,789 contributions
    Review of: Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House
    Interesting and modest
    After seeing the changing of the gaurd at ho chi minhs Palace, our guide took us to where he spent most of the time. Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House He had turned down the chance to live in the palace, over the stilt house. That tells you a thing or two about Ho Chi Minh. dont forget to see the old cars that were given to him either.
    Written 3 May 2020
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  • Dan W
    Portland, OR1,983 contributions
    Review of: Kim Ngan Temple
    Worth The Time
    I am glad that our guide included this temple, which is located in a busy area but as others have said, it could be easily missed. Located on Hang Bac Street in central Hanoi. it is quite beautiful and sublimely decorated.
    Written 24 February 2020
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  • 422iana
    Dunedin, New Zealand3,072 contributions
    Review of: Memorial House - Ho Chi Minh
    Really interesting
    You would need someone to show you around the building. Really interesting to find out the history of Ho Chi Minh and that he was in this building. I was told it was the original furniture he would have sat in.
    Written 8 December 2019
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  • Chuck S
    Erie, Pennsylvania, United States301 contributions
    Review of: V'ancient
    Great quiet stop
    Out of the hustle and bustle, a must stop to enjoy some a historic site in a quiet setting. Beautiful and well maintained.
    Written 3 February 2020
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