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This small lake between the Old Quarter and the French Quarter is central to Hanoian folklore. A ghostly shrine (the …
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Unscheduled - Hanoi
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In 1070 King Ly Thanh Tong founded this temple to pay tribute to education and to those of high academic achievement …
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Sadly, the first One Pillar Pagoda was destroyed during the French War. The new Vietnamese government rebuilt the te …
Unscheduled - Ho Chi Minh City
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Impossible to miss at one of the key intersections in the city center, Ben Thanh is the city's main market. Inside …
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At only one hour and 15 minutes from Ho Chi Min City by hydrofoil, Vung Tau, popular for its beaches, is a nice …
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Vung Tau Peninsula
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
+84 8 821 5609 (Vina/Greenlines ) / +84 8 821 0650
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+84 8 821 5609 (Vina/Greenlines ) / +84 8 821 0650
Hanoi, Vietnam
This small lake between the Old Quarter and the French Quarter is central to Hanoian folklore. A ghostly shrine (the Turtle Pagoda) standing on an islet at its center pays homage to a golden turtle. In the 15th century, this heroic reptile is said to have returned a magic sword to its home in the lake after it had been taken. These days, the sculptured park along the banks plays host to postcard sellers, hawkers, old men playing chess, freelance money changers, lone photographers looking for a lucrative snap and, at about 5am every day, locals practicing tai chi.