Although Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city, the larger Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is home to some of the country’s best museums. Though most of the museums in the city are dedicated to Vietnam’s independence struggles and the Vietnam War, there are a number of fine art and culture museums as well.
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Hue’s Ancient Town and the Forbidden Purple City
The Forbidden Purple City was the home of the last emperors of Vietnam. Visit Hue, Vietnam’s ancient imperial capital, to explore the ancient town and imperial city. Everything you need to know before a visit!
Hanoi’s White Horse Temple (Bach Ma)
Bach Ma, the White Horse Temple, is a very important and historical shrine in Hanoi. This temple is dedicated to the legendary white horse that assisted the ancient emperor found the city of Hanoi. Bach Ma Temple is one of the top free things to do in Hanoi.
5 Top Museums to Visit in Hanoi, Vietnam
Learn more about Vietnamese culture and history at these top five amazing museums! Learn about the traditional worship of the Vietnamese Mother Goddess, get a close look at captured American aircraft, walk the dark hall of the Hoa Lo Prison, and more.
Visiting Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Museum
When you are in Hanoi, visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Museum and the Presidential Palace to learn more about the revolutionary leader and father of modern Vietnam.
A Secret Communist Bunker at an Ancient Palace – Tang Long Citadel, Hanoi
A secret Communist bunker beneath an ancient Imperial palace – we visit the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, Vietnam
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