The Reunification Palace (Dinh Độc Lập), located at 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, stands as one of Vietnam’s most significant historical landmarks. This modernist structure, completed in 1966, represents a pivotal moment in…
Nguyen Van Binh Book Street, 0r Saigon Book Street, is a pedestrian-only street located in District 1. It’s near Central Post Office and the end of the street opens onto the side of Notre Dame Cathedral, A great place to spend…
St Josephs Cathedral was built in the late 19th century during the French occupation of Vietnam. It is a neo-gothic styled church in the style of Notre Dame de Paris. A very impressive architectural building it nows serves as the…
Ninh Binh is a great alternative to Ha Long Bay if you are visiting Hanoi but pressed for time. Ha Long bay usually takes 3-4 days if you are taking a short cruise. At under 2 hours from Hanoi, Ninh…
Buu Long Temple (Thiền viện Bửu Long) is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most striking Buddhist structures, located at 81 Nguyen Xieng, Long Binh Ward, District 9 it’s a bit of a trip from central District 1 but worth…
Train Street in Hanoi is a very popular tourist destination particularly with the Instagram and TikTok content creators.. Cafes set up tables along the tracks where the train comes by just a meter or two away. Occasionally the local police…
Saigon has a new skyscraper to guide you around the city. Appropriately named Landmark it casts an imposing presence no matter where you are in the city. Along with Bitexco it is a great reference for navigation while walking or…
Duong Lam Ancient Village is only about 45km outside of Hanoi proper but feels a world away. A well preserved village with lovely architecture and very hospitable locals. A great place for street photography. Check out the lake area for…
The temple of Literature dates back to 1076 when it was Vietnams first university or Imperial Academy. Lovely grounds and architecture with lots of quiet corners and street style photography opportunities. You will often see children having graduation photos taken…
The Hanoi Opera House is a beautiful example of French architecture. It was modeled after the Palais Garnier in Paris and built during the French Colonial occupation of Vietnam starting in 1901.