Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi)
Hoa Lo is a historical relic that attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to record moments of the Vietnam War. It is also known by the French as “Maison Centrale” and “Hanoi Hilton” by the Americans. The name Hoa Lo means “fire furnace” or even “hell hole” in Vietnamese and the street where it is located has a similar name.
The French colonial government built the prison in 1896 to hold Vietnamese prisoners, especially political prisoners. These prisoners were held, starved, beaten, tortured for countless hours in extremely harsh conditions.
During the Second Indochina War, this place was known as an American prison. At its peak, this 200 square meter campus held more than 2,000 prisoners. Many documents and records of Communist soldiers detained here are still kept, both in Vietnamese and English.
It takes about an hour to go around the entire prison – all the screens and pictures are pretty well designed. In addition to vivid graphics, visitors can also witness first-hand the guillotine or countless techniques of torturing Vietnamese prisoners. Some recalled bitter memories when they visited Hoa Lo prison, while other history buffs showed great interest. The prison is definitely worth a visit if you’re craving an insight into Vietnamese history. Learn more about Hoa Lo prison.
Hoa Lo Prison – Photo: @26caro08
Museum of Royal Fine Arts (Hue)
Among several “Must-Go” places in Hue – the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts is famous for its monuments and architecture.
Located in the heart of Hue city, just a few minutes walk from Hue Cedra, the museum has a unique appearance with huge stone sculptures. Unfortunately, during the war, many beautiful monuments were destroyed; however, a large number of them were restored with the help of UNESCO in the 1990s.
Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts
Previously, the museum was a palace of King Thieu Tri in 1845 before Khai Dinh turned it into a dynastic museum in 1923. It houses a collection of royal paraphernalia, including utensils. everyday, ceramics, traditional musical instruments as well as decorations. weapon. Interestingly, visitors will find the place has an atmospheric setting. The display of all these objects is so vivid that you will surely believe that they have not changed over time.
Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts in Hue – open to visitors from 7 am to 5 pm. The entrance ticket price is 22,000 VND. Remember that taking pictures or bringing cameras into the museum is not allowed.
Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts – Photo: @visithuevietnam
History Museum (Ho Chi Minh City)
Originally known as the Blanchard de la Brosse Museum, the museum was renamed the Saigon National Museum in 1956 and after its expansion in 1975 it was known as the Ho Chi Minh City History Museum. . Designed by a French Architect, this impressive building was once home to ancient art collections from several Asian countries. However, after its expansion, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History has displayed an excellent collection of 30,000 artifacts from the early period of the Vietnamese kingdom to the present.
You should take a tour around the museum first to capture the whole beauty of the museum, then go to the first exhibition of the museum. In this area, visitors have the opportunity to witness the evolution and development of history and culture over a period of 10,000 years, including the founding of the Hung Dynasty until the last dynasty in the middle of the 20th century. Meanwhile, the second part shows the unique cultural features of Southern ethnic groups such as Oc Eo culture, Mekong Delta or Cham art. Ancient ceramics from some Asian countries are now displayed in this area. The museum also has a small water puppet theater and a historical research library.
The museum is open daily from 8:00 to 11:00 and from 13:30 to 16:30.
History Museum – Photo: VNtrip
Phu Quoc Origin Museum (Kien Giang)
If you want to discover the history of the wonderful eco-tourism destination of Phu Quoc Island, visit the museum of Coi Nguon Phu Quoc. Unlike other museums, which are mostly established by the state, Phu Quoc Origin Museum was founded by a young couple Huynh Phuoc Hue and Nguyen Thi Phuong Dai. With a passion for conservation, this couple has been collecting all historical artifacts related to Phu Quoc Island for 10 years and then displaying them to the public. More than 500 major items are presented here to tell the story of the 300 year history of Phu Quoc Island. Here, visitors can enjoy a priceless collection of precious woods or fossil wood. In addition, the children can explore the fish sauce production process in a Phu Quoc craft village. Only then can this traditional profession be preserved for the young generation on the island.
In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to view a set of 50 stone axes and 300 documents in Vietnamese, English and French about the land and people of Phu Quoc. More than 100 folk and contemporary paintings about Phu Quoc are also displayed in the museum.
This charming private museum on Phu Quoc Island is dedicated to the culture and history of Phu Quoc; If you really love sunny and windy islands, the destination is not to be missed.
Phu Quoc Origin Museum – Photo: @inga_niki27
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