- The Cao Dai Holy See: The spiritual home base of the Cao Dai religion, a unique contemporary faith, the Holy See is a fantasyland of colored mosaics and elaborate painting. Followers are dressed in white turbans during the picturesque daily procession.
- Tomb of Khai Dinh: The egotistical, eccentric emperor Khai Dinh left behind a tomb that is a gaudy mix of Gothic, baroque, and classical Chinese architecture. Quite unique.
- The Tunnels of Vinh Moc and Cu Chi: Faced with devastating air raids, both of these sites supported large groups of soldiers and civilians who used the tunnels as supply lines, escape routes, and as bases for waging a devastating guerilla campaign against U.S. forces. Day trips to either site are memorable.
- Hoa Lo Prison (aka Hanoi Hilton): Home to U.S. pilots -- including John McCain -- who were shot down during the Vietnamese war with the U.S., Hoa Lo Prison is now a small museum (most of it was demolished for a high-rise). A good glimpse into Vietnam's grisly past.
- Reunification Palace: In 1975 tanks rolled over the gates of the prime minister's palace, signaling an end to the Vietnam War. You can see the actual tanks on-site.
Vietnam Travel Experiences
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Hanoi
Han OiOur first stop in Vietnam was Han Oi. After a taxi driver tried to rip us off and haggling for a room we decided to go for drinks i... Continue reading »
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Vietnam
Arriving around 5 am to the bus station a little ways outside the heart of Hanoi was chaotic. This was obviously heightened due to our l... Continue reading »
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North Vietnam - Uncle Ho country
What a trip this has been! We have loved every region of Vietnam. The food, the smiles, the pride -- a resilient country. We held our bre... Continue reading »
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Central Highlands
I am officially a biker chick. It is just the best feeling to ride a motorbike. I am deffinately going to miss it!! It was just 3 amazing... Continue reading »
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Fashion Queen
Looking out the bus window from the South, I watched families in cone hats working the endless rice paddy fields and reflected on how Cen... Continue reading »
