Historical Sites In Vietnam

Independence Palace

Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.

Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Hue Historic Citadel

Historic royal palace set within the sprawling, walled complex of the forbidden city.

Huế, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

War Remnants Museum

Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.

Phường 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam

The Marble Mountains

Network of 5 marble mountains with multiple caves, elaborate temples & viewing outlooks.

81 Huyền Trân Công Chúa, Hoà Hải, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam

Ponagar Temple

3-story hilltop temple with 2 church towers offering historical exhibits & photos in a calm setting.

61 Hai Tháng Tư, Vĩnh Phước, Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa 650000, Vietnam

Bui Vien Walking Street

· Dine-in · Takeaway

Đ. Bùi Viện, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh's body is on display in this mausoleum & historic site.

1 Hùng Vương, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Hoi An Market

Lively mix of vendors selling produce, clothing & souvenirs in an indoor hall & outdoor stalls.

19 Trần Phú, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

Đại Nội

This 19th-century citadel houses the former imperial palace, walls, a moat, temples & more.

Phú Hậu, Huế, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

Hoa Lo Prison

Only the gatehouse, now a museum, remains of this storied prison for POWs during the Vietnam War.

1 P. Hoả Lò, Trần Hưng Đạo, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

Imperial citadel complex with 11th-century buildings & sculptures, including a tower & stone dragon.

19c Hoàng Diệu, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

Thien Mu Pagoda

Monks live in this famous 7-story Buddhist temple, built in 1601 & featuring landscaped grounds.

Huế, Hương Hòa, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế 530000, Vietnam

Temple Of Literature

Confucian temple with landscaped courtyards, numerous altars & shrines & an imposing front gate.

58 P. Quốc Tử Giám, Văn Miếu, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Cu Chi Tunnel

Sprawling underground tunnel complex used by Viet Cong soldiers, plus exhibits & war memorials.

Phú Hiệp, Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh

Tomb of a storied Vietnamese emperor, with elaborate architecture & ornate details.

xã Thủy Bằng, huyện Hương Thuỷ Huế Thua Thien-Hue Province, 530000, Vietnam

My Son

Remains of Hindu temples built between the 4th & 14th centuries, with red brick & ornate carvings.

Thánh địa Mỹ Sơn, Duy Xuyên District, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

Phu Quoc Prison History Museum

French colonial prison used for Vietnam War POWs, with mannequins demonstrating gruesome torture.

350 Đ. Nguyễn Văn Cừ, An Thới, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang, Vietnam

Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc

Tomb & temple complex honoring a 19th-century emperor in a picturesque setting with a lily pond.

Cầu Đông Ba, thôn Thượng, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế 530000, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh Museum

Built in the shape of a lotus flower, the museum explores the life of President Ho Chi Minh.

19 P. Ngọc Hà, Đội Cấn, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture

Compact museum displaying a collection of sculptures & cultural items like costumes & instruments.

Số 02 Đ. 2 Tháng 9, Bình Hiên, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam

My Son Sanctuary

Duy Phú, Duy Xuyên District, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

Vietnam Military History Museum

Museum of military history featuring artifacts from different campaigns & a collection of aircraft.

Km6+500 Đại lộ Thăng Long Tây Mỗ, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang

Serene lakeside temple complex centered on the elaborate mausoleum of a 19th-century emperor.

Hương Thọ, Hương Trà District, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

Statue of Ho Chi Minh

110 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Buon Ma Thuot Victory Monument

Vietnam War monument on a busy road junction, comprising an archway, figures atop a pillar & a tank.

Nguyễn Tất Thành, Thắng Lợi, Buôn Ma Thuột, Đắk Lắk, Vietnam

HCMC History Museum

Vietnamese artifacts & artworks from prehistoric to modern times in a large Chinese-style complex.

2 Đ. Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Quang Trung Museum

Khối 1, Tây Sơn District, Binh Dinh, Vietnam

Ho Citadel

Imposing arched stone gates remaining from an imperial stronghold constructed in 1397 CE.

Vĩnh Tiến, Vĩnh Lộc District, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Co Loa Citadel

Fortified citadel featuring the ruins of an ancient imperial palace, temple & walls.

Thôn Chùa, Đông Anh, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam

Vinh Moc Tunnels

War-era attraction featuring expansive limestone tunnels with rooms & wells for local villagers.

Vĩnh Thạch, Vĩnh Linh District, Quảng Trị, Vietnam

An Dinh Palace

Early 1900s palace & home of Vietnam's last kings, with restored period rooms & fine art on display.

179 Phan Đình Phùng, Phú Nhuận, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam

Vong Canh Hill

Hilltop spot with elevated views of river, sunsets & distant mountains, plus remains of old bunkers. · Dogs allowed

102 Huyền Trân Công Chúa, Thủy Biều, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam

Hoa Phong Tower

75b P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Phố cổ Hội An

Old Town, Hội An, Quảng Nam 008454, Vietnam

Binh Thuy ancient house

144 Đ. Bùi Hữu Nghĩa, Bình Thuỷ, Bình Thủy, Cần Thơ, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House

Simple stilt home & former residence of Communist Ho Chi Minh, with relics, gardens & tours.

1 Đ. Hoàng Hoa Thám, Đội Cấn, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities

Long-running museum featuring ceramics, textiles, coins, Nguyen dynasty costumes & more.

03 Lê Trực, Phú Hậu, Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam

The Pen Tower

59 P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Vương Cung Thánh Đường Phú Nhai

79X7+X47, Xuân Phương, Xuân Trường, Nam Định 420000, Vietnam

Dragon Wharf - Ho Chi Minh Museum (HCMC Branch)

1 Đ. Nguyễn Tất Thành, Phường 13, Quận 4, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Heritage House

Public tours of a classic home built in the late 20th century, with a shop for jewelry & housewares.

87 P. Mã Mây, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Presidential Palace

This 1900s French Colonial palace is the office & residence of Vietnam’s president & vice president.

2 Hùng Vương, Ngọc Hồ, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 118708, Vietnam

Mausoleum of Emperor Gia Long

Serene, scenic setting with 18th-century tombs of Emperor Gia Long, his wife & other family members.

Hương Thọ, Hương Trà District, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

Ta Con Airport Relic Museum

Tân Hợp, Hương Hóa, Quảng Trị, Vietnam

House exiled Ban Me Thuot

Exhibits & reconstructed scenes covering colonial-era brutality in a 1930s detention center.

18 Đường Tán Thuật, Tự An, Buôn Ma Thuột, Đắk Lắk, Vietnam

Statue of Lenin

28A Điện Biên Phủ, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

Son My Vestige Site

5VH9+GMF, Thôn Tư Cung, Sơn Tịnh, Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam

Bavi Church Ruins

39F7+CXH, Vườn Quốc Gia Ba Vì, Ba Vì, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park

Sprawling national park in lush surrounds featuring a network of wet caves, rivers & waterfalls. · Dogs allowed

Quảng Bình, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh Trail Museum

Interpretive displays & 15,000+ objects related to the logistical route used during the Vietnam War.

Km 15, QL6, Hà Đông, Hà Nội, Vietnam