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Vietnam Sites & Destinations

 

A sampling of destinations you'll visit through Queens' program in Vietnam


Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
One of the key destinations in Vietnam, the Hanoi mausoleum holds the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh in a glass casket. He was president of the Communist-controlled Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Hanoi Hilton Hanoi Hilton
This 19th century prison, built by the French, held prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.
Temple of Literature Temple of Literature
One of Vietnam’s temples honoring Confucius, the Chinese philosopher, this Hanoi site was also home of the country’s first university.
Hue Hue
Known for its monuments, this former imperial city was Vietnam’s capital from 1802 to 1945. Activity on the Perfume River gives a window into daily life.
Hoi An Hoi An
On the South China Sea, this city was a key port. Its historic structures tell the story of foreign traders who visited or settled here.
Halong Bay Halong Bay
Dream-like limestone islands in the Gulf of Tonkin make this site visually memorable, as well as a three-dimensional lesson in Vietnamese naval battles.
My Son Temples My Son Temples
Abandoned Hindu temples near Duy Phú.
Reunification Palace Reunification Palace
The Ho Chi Minh landmark was home to the U.S.-supported leader of Vietnam. It was also in the center of the fall of Saigon, when North Vietnamese tanks pushed down its gates.
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