Meeting Uncle Ho

Advantages: Unique chance to learn about Ho Chi Minh and see his embalmed body
Disadvantages: Queues

...Ho Chi Minh is a key person in the recent history of Vietnam and for that reason we were keen to visit his mausoleum and house which is in Central Hanoi. Ho (sometimes referred to as Uncle Ho) was born in 1890 and was president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (aka North Vietnam) until his death in 1969. He was a key figure in the movement for independence and a unified Vietnam. It was his...

Essexgirl2006 12.10.2011 15:33 · Read review
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Review of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi

A Day on the River

Advantages: Chance for a relaxing day and to see some local life
Disadvantages: Can be very touristy

...Whilst on holiday in Vietnam last year, we booked a full day trip to the Mekong Delta through our tour guide, it cost approx $28 and picked us up and returned us to our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. We had an informative guide for the day who told us a LOT of information about the region, it all became a bit much to take in after a while. The journey down to the river was about two hours in...

Essexgirl2006 19.08.2011 14:19 · Read review
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Review of Mekong Delta, Nr Ho Chi Minh City

Don't ever imagine anyone has forgotten

Advantages: Raw, emotional, memorable
Disadvantages: Rough around the edges. Not an easy ride.

...three and a half decades ago. And times move on - foreigners whether business visitors or tourists are good for the economy and made to feel very welcome. However, don't let the smiles and the friendly people make you think that they've forgotten what happend on their land all those years ago. They haven't - and nowhere is that more apparent than at the so-called War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh...

koshkha 05.09.2011 10:23 · Read review
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Review of The War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City