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Saigon District 1: Notre Dame, Rooftop Bars, and Com Tam
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Saigon District 1: Notre Dame, Rooftop Bars, and Com Tam

The pulsing heart of the city. Visit the colonial Post Office, grab a massive plate of broken rice in an alley, and drink cocktails overlooking the neon skyline.

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Pleiku Volcanic Wonders: Sea Lake and Dry Pho
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Pleiku Volcanic Wonders: Sea Lake and Dry Pho

Walk the pine-fringed bridge over the perfectly oval Sea Lake (a former volcano crater) and refuel with Gia Lai's famous 'Two-Bowl' dry pho.

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Tra Vinh Tranquility: Khmer Temples and Bun Suong
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Tra Vinh Tranquility: Khmer Temples and Bun Suong

Vietnam's quietest province. Cycle under the canopy of ancient trees around Ba Om Pond, visit the golden Ang Pagoda, and eat the bizarre shrimp-sausage noodle soup.

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Dong Nai Escape: Buu Long Pagoda and Roasted Quail
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Dong Nai Escape: Buu Long Pagoda and Roasted Quail

Visit the spectacular Thai-style architecture of Buu Long Pagoda, hike up Chau Thoi mountain, and stop at roadside stalls for incredibly cheap, crispy roasted quail.

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Muong Hoa Valley: The Trekking Heart of Sapa
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Muong Hoa Valley: The Trekking Heart of Sapa

Hike through endless cascading rice fields, cross bamboo suspension bridges, and meet the Black Hmong and Red Dao tribes. The definitive trekking experience of Northern Vietnam.

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Pac Bo Cave: The Secret Jungle Base of Ho Chi Minh
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Pac Bo Cave: The Secret Jungle Base of Ho Chi Minh

Walk along the impossibly turquoise Lenin Stream to the hidden cave where Vietnam's independence was plotted. A serene, historical hike in the far north.

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Con Dao Islands: Tiger Cages, Turtle Hatching, and Almond Jam
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Con Dao Islands: Tiger Cages, Turtle Hatching, and Almond Jam

A paradise with a dark past. Tour the brutal French prisons, camp overnight to watch green sea turtles lay eggs, and snack on roasted almond seeds.

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Chau Doc Border Town: Tra Su Forest and Ba Chua Xu
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Chau Doc Border Town: Tra Su Forest and Ba Chua Xu

Where Vietnam meets Cambodia. Row through the violently green duckweed of Tra Su cajuput forest, visit floating fish farms, and witness the intense pilgrimages at Sam Mountain.

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Ma Pi Leng Pass: Riding the 'King of Passes' in Ha Giang
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Ma Pi Leng Pass: Riding the 'King of Passes' in Ha Giang

A jagged road carved directly into the edge of a vertical limestone cliff, looking down at the emerald Nho Que river. Brace yourself for the most awe-inspiring view in all of Southeast Asia.

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Trang An Boat Tour: Drifting Through the 'Halong Bay on Land'
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Trang An Boat Tour: Drifting Through the 'Halong Bay on Land'

Let a local row you through a labyrinth of flooded caves and towering limestone karsts. Visit isolated pagodas and eat Ninh Binh's famous crispy rice (Com Chay).

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Ha Nam Spiritual Grandeur: Tam Chuc Pagoda and Banh Cuon
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Ha Nam Spiritual Grandeur: Tam Chuc Pagoda and Banh Cuon

Take a boat across a misty lake to reach the largest Buddhist pagoda complex in the world. Afterwards, refuel with Phu Ly's famous rolled rice pancakes and grilled pork.

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