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Hanoi
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Although the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is actually quite small and enjoys a reputation of being a laid-back city with lakes and shaded boulevards. Centuries of Chinese dominance and French colonization has created an interesting blend of East and West.
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Temple of Literature
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Originally a Confucian temple, the Temple of Literature was later established as Vietnam’s first university. In the courtyard, there are stone steles on which the graduates’ names were carved.
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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This memorial is where one can find the preserved body of the Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh, on display for the public to pay their respects.
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Halong Bay
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Famous for its karst landscape and various uniquely shaped isles, Halong Bay’s natural beauty has made it a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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One Pillar Pagoda
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Rebuilt after its destruction during the First Indochina War, this wooden temple was built on a single stone pillar and designed to resemble a lotus blossom growing out of the pond.
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