| Vietnam is a country that is situated in the | | | | which is the story of the giant turtle that is said |
| Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China and Laos | | | | to inhabit the lake. |
| and Cambodia. Where it was once a country | | | | 6.) Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre |
| ravaged by war, now, Vietnam has opened its | | | | This is a nice way to spend the day with your |
| doors to tourists that it is now fast becoming a | | | | family. The theatre tells of Vietnamese history |
| go-to place in Asia, and here are ten places that | | | | and legends through the use of wooden figures |
| one should visit and see in Vietnam. | | | | representing men and women and the |
| 1.) Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum | | | | ever-present dragons. The story is told through |
| This mausoleum is located in Hanoi, and this is | | | | music and the puppets dancing. |
| where the great Ho Chi Minh is entombed. It is | | | | 7.) Floating Markets of Can Tho |
| very strict here, so one should follow the rules of | | | | For a completely unique experience, you should |
| no talking or loud noises and no photo taking once | | | | visit the floating markets of Can Tho. You can |
| inside the mausoleum. If you want to visit the | | | | also take a tour of the area by renting a boat. |
| mausoleum, do not go there in short pants as | | | | Some of the floating markets are Cai Rang (sells |
| you will not be allowed to enter. | | | | wholesales mainly), Phong Dien (for retails), Phung |
| 2.) Ho Chi Minh Museum | | | | Hiep and Tra On. |
| If you found the solemnity in the mausoleum too | | | | 8.) Ho Xuan Huong |
| stifling, then the museum can take some of that | | | | If you want to go boat riding, then you should |
| feeling away. Here, you will get to see photos and | | | | visit Ho Xuan Huong, which is also called Xuan |
| old letters during the time of Ho Chi Minh. Just do | | | | Huong Lake. This is located in Dalat and is a |
| not mind some of the gruesome pictures of the | | | | favorite among tourists who want to get some |
| war though. | | | | peace and quite. This is also a favorite spot of |
| 3.) Ho Chi Minh's Vestige | | | | honeymooners as they stroll hand in hand along |
| After the museum, you can visit Ho Chi Minh's | | | | the banks of the lake. |
| vestige. This is where the great man lived and | | | | 9.) Thung Lung Tinh Yeu |
| worked. You will also get to see here the houses | | | | This place is called the Valley of Love and is also |
| where he lived in, which are always kept clean as | | | | popular among honeymooners. This is a wonderful |
| the day he died. | | | | place if you enjoy canyoning. If you have |
| 4.) One-Pillar Pagoda | | | | canyoning in mind, then this is the place for you |
| This is a short walk from the mausoleum and the | | | | as they have canyoning operators as well who will |
| museum of Ho Chi Minh. It is also one of the | | | | guide you on your trip. |
| must-see destinations in Vietnam. Watch out | | | | 10.) Ho Chi Minh City |
| though as the grounds can be crowded with a lot | | | | This was popularly known as Saigon. Here, you will |
| of tourists at one time. | | | | get to see a lot of fascinating places such as the |
| 5.) Hoan Kiem Lake | | | | Reunification Palace of the Independence Palace. |
| This is a relaxing place to be if you want a quiet | | | | There is also the War Remnants Museum as well |
| time alone. In this park, you can have a leisurely | | | | as the Museum of Vietnamese History if you |
| stroll with your loved one. You can also visit the | | | | want to know more about the history and culture |
| Ngoc Son Temple in this park, which is a good | | | | of Vietnam. |
| source for Vietnamese history and culture, among | | | | |