Top 8 War Memorials to Visit in Vietnam

Quick Summary

• Vietnam War Overview: The Vietnam War, called the American War in Vietnam, lasted 20 years (1955-1975). It involved US-backed South Vietnam against communist North Vietnam.The war ended in 1975 with North Vietnamese victory.

Ho Chi Minh City

• War Remnants Museum: Displays atrocities committed during the war, such as the My Lai Massacre and effects of Agent Orange. Includes aircraft and weaponry exhibits.
• reunification Palace: Formerly known as Independence Palace; were South Vietnamese authorities officially surrendered in 1975. Features guided tours of mid-century interiors and bunker war rooms.

!Cu Chi Tunnel Entrance

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Quang Ngai Province

• Son My Memorial: Commemorates victims of the My Lai Massacre through sculpture and gardens; includes a small museum nearby.

Quang Tri Province

• DMZ (Demilitarised Zone): Past dividing line between north and South Vietnam with sites such as Khe Sanh Combat Base & Ta Con Airport showcasing preserved military equipment.

– Vinh Moc Tunnels: Unlike Cu Chi tunnels, these housed civilians during bombing campaigns from 1966 to 1972.

Hanoi

• Vietnam Military History Museum: Displays military artifacts like MiG fighter jets & items from soldiers affected by war.

!Flag Tower Hanoi

Photograph by jui-Chi Chan, getty Images

⁣⁣⁣†• ⁣Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton): Previously used for US prisoners-of-war; now a museum highlighting personal effects of famous inmates including John McCain’s flight suit

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