Vietnam was known to many people as the country of war. Yes, we had a very heroic history, and above all of that, we won all the invading wars. We are all proud of our military arts and patriots. This half-day tour is designed particularly for those wishing to learn about Vietnam’s military history, reflecting some prominent fights against the enemies and expressing the talented minds of Vietnamese leaders, their military strategy, military arts, etc, understand more about the proud Vietnamese military history.
Pick up at your hotel, start your tour first visit the Military History Museum, where photos and war remains will give you a first approach to Vietnamese history through its conflicts. Visit the nearby Hanoi Flag Tower and learn why it is one of the most respected symbols of the country.
Continue moving to the B-52 Victory Museum, displaying relics of the B-52 Stratofortress, an aircraft that played a major role in the American war. On the way back, you also see a small lake containing the wreckage of a B-52 bomber shot down over Hanoi in 1972. (now also called B-52 Lake.
Next visit to Hoa Lo Prison, built and used by French rulers in Vietnam for political prisoners, and then by the government of North Vietnam for war prisoners. This building is also known by the name of “Hanoi Hilton” and “hosted” some American prisoners such as Senator John McCain and Pete Peterson, United States’ first post-war ambassador to Vietnam in 1997.
Last on your journey to the Long Bien Bridge (originally named Doumer Bridge), built in 1902 by Sir Gustave Eiffel’s company. Take a walking tour of this fascinating structure to learn more about its wartime role.
Tour includes:
Round trip transfer / Grab or Uber taxi
Tours and activities as stated above
English speaking guide
Entrance fees
Available:
Notes: This tour is not operated on Mondays and Fridays, as Military History & B52 Victory museums are closed.
Duration:
3.5 – 4 hours
Tour excludes:
Travel Insurance
Extra food and beverages
Tips and personal expenses
Departure time and location:
8:30 AM or 1:30 PM; from the lobby of your hotel
Return time and location:
12 PM or 5:30 PM; to the lobby of your hotel
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