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Ba Vi National Park: Pine Forests, Cactus Glasshouses, and BBQ Chicken
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Ba Vi National Park: Pine Forests, Cactus Glasshouses, and BBQ Chicken

A perfect day trip from Hanoi. Ride a motorbike through misty pine forests, explore the abandoned church, and eat famous free-range Ba Vi hill chicken.

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Ba Na Hills: The Golden Bridge and the Fantasy French Village
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Ba Na Hills: The Golden Bridge and the Fantasy French Village

Ride the world's longest cable car to walk through the iconic giant stone hands. Spend the day exploring the surreal, misty amusement park hovering above Da Nang.

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Surviving the Tet Exodus: What Happens When 90 Million People Go Home
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Surviving the Tet Exodus: What Happens When 90 Million People Go Home

Trains sell out in minutes, cities become ghost towns, and peach blossoms take over motorbikes. An insider's look at the beautiful chaos of Vietnamese Lunar New Year.

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Diep Son Island: Sandbar Walks and Half-Dried Squid
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Diep Son Island: Sandbar Walks and Half-Dried Squid

Wait for the tide to drop and walk directly across the ocean on an 800-meter sandbar connecting three islands. Reward yourself with perfectly grilled, half-dried squid.

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Ta Xua: Driving the 'Dinosaur Spine' into the Sea of Clouds
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Ta Xua: Driving the 'Dinosaur Spine' into the Sea of Clouds

A terrifyingly narrow, jagged mountain ridge in Son La province that drops off into a swirling ocean of thick fog. The ultimate destination for adrenaline junkies and cloud hunters.

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Phu Quy Island: Infinity Pools, Wind Turbines, and King Crab
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Phu Quy Island: Infinity Pools, Wind Turbines, and King Crab

Vietnam's trendiest remote island. Hike to the natural rock infinity pool, take photos under massive wind turbines, and feast on the shockingly red, spiky King Crab.

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Vinh Moc Tunnels: The Subterranean Village of the DMZ
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Vinh Moc Tunnels: The Subterranean Village of the DMZ

Walk through the multi-level tunnels where an entire village lived and gave birth to survive American bombings. A sobering, highly educational stop in Quang Tri.

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Mu Cang Chai: Paragliding Over the Golden Harvest
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Mu Cang Chai: Paragliding Over the Golden Harvest

Visit in late September when the terraced mountains turn a brilliant gold. Try tandem paragliding from Khau Pha pass and eat wild boar roasted over an open fire.

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Temple of Literature: Exploring Vietnam's First National University
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Temple of Literature: Exploring Vietnam's First National University

Stroll through centuries-old courtyards, touch the stone turtles for good luck, and discover the deep Confucian roots of Vietnamese education. Perfect for a quiet afternoon walk.

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Ninh Binh 48 Hours: The Ultimate 'Halong Bay on Land' Itinerary
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Ninh Binh 48 Hours: The Ultimate 'Halong Bay on Land' Itinerary

Float through the Trang An caves, conquer the 500 steps of Hang Mua peak, and feast on local mountain goat meat (De Nui).

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Quang Binh Beyond Caves: Mooc Spring and Chao Canh
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Quang Binh Beyond Caves: Mooc Spring and Chao Canh

Done with caving? Swim in the emerald waters of Mooc Spring, jump over the rocky Da Nhay beach, and eat a hearty bowl of thick 'Chao Canh' snakehead fish noodles.

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