Thôn Lại Thê

Explore Vietnam’s former seat of government to discover beautiful ancient buildings and learn about the destruction caused during the country’s major wars.

This superb pagoda is one of Vietnam’s most iconic sites, with a spectacular tower and shimmering bronze Buddha.

Wander along the riverside and gaze up at the tops of the six steel arches that light up in delightful colors at nighttime.

Cross beautiful bridges in enchanting gardens, admire ornate buildings and stroll through peaceful courtyards and pavilions at this revered final resting place.

With its sinister black buildings set against an idyllic green hillside, this is perhaps the most striking of the Nguyen Dynasty tombs.

Wander through this serene parkland and explore dozens of buildings constructed to provide a luxurious resting place for the emperor both before and after death.