Danang Region
Much of the central section of Danang Beach has been parceled off for luxury resort developments. The inland side of the coastal road has a scattering of…
Must-see attractions in South-Central Vietnam
Five Cannons of Nine Holy Cannons
Hue
Located just inside the Citadel ramparts, near the gates to either side of the Flag Tower, are the Nine Holy Cannons (1804). These five cannons next to…
My Son
My Son's impressive museum has many statues from the site, as well as information about the carvings, statues and architecture, and how the temples were…
South-Central Vietnam
A modest museum that documents the history of the Quang Tri province, with a focus on its ethnic minorities. The most interesting attractions for…
Hue
The only royal tomb not enclosed by a wall, the monument of Thieu Tri (built 1848) has a similar floor plan to his father Minh Mang’s tomb, but is…
Hoi An Museum of History & Culture
Hoi An
Housed in the Quan Am Pagoda, this museum provides a sampling of pre-Cham, Cham and port-era artefacts, with some huge bells, historic photos, old scales…
Demilitarised Zone
Visible from Hwy 9, this 230m-high karst outcrop once had a US Marine Corps lookout on top and a base for American long-range artillery nearby. The…
Museum of Sa Huynh Culture & Museum of the Revolution
Hoi An
This two-floor museum has a collection of stone, bronze, gold, glass and agate jewellery, assorted ceramic fragments and burial jars dating from the early…
Hoi An
This museum presents an overview of the history of terracotta in different countries and cultures around the world. Often there are local craftspeople in…
Four Cannons of Nine Holy Cannons
Hue
Located just inside the Citadel ramparts, near the gates to either side of the Flag Tower, are the Nine Holy Cannons (1804). These four cannons near Ngan…
Demilitarised Zone
Crossing the Dakrong River 13km east of the Khe Sanh bus station, this bridge was rebuilt in 2001 and bears a marker hailing its importance as a conduit…
Hoi An
The exhibits at this 150-year-old Chinese trading house give some idea of local customs and culture. The view of the river from upstairs is very…
Hue
An island on Tang Tau Lake, which is northeast of Tinh Tam Lake, was once the site of a royal library. It is now occupied by the small Ngoc Huong Pagoda.
Hue
This nightly market is mainly focused on local arts and crafts, but there are also simple cafes and bars perfect for a riverside snack and a drink.
Hue
The five cannons next to Quang Duc Gate represent the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.
Demilitarised Zone
Only one bunker remains of the US Marine Corps base that used to cover the three small hills here. In September 1967 Con Thien was besieged by the NVA,…
Demilitarised Zone
Camp Carroll's colossal cannons used to shell targets as far away as Khe Sanh. All that remains now is a Vietnamese memorial. The turn-off to Camp Carroll…
Danang Region
Many of the tombs of Spanish and French soldiers are below a chapel that’s located behind Tien Sa Port.
Hue
Almost nothing remains of the former Thai To Mieu temple complex – it's now a plant nursery.
