Vietnam Galleries

Highlights from Vietnam : This is a selection of some of the highlights from the photographs taken in Vietnam. To explore the full set of photos, please visit the Vietnam galleries.

Highlights from Vietnam

This is a selection of some of the highlights from the photographs tak ...

Updated: Sep 01, 2009 8:16am PST

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) : Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam. Under the name Saigon, it was the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina and later of the independent state of South Vietnam from 1954 to 1975. In 1976, Saigon merged with the surrounding province of Gia Định and was officially renamed Hồ Chí Minh City. (from Wikipedia)

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam. Under the name Saigon ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 5:56pm PST

Saigon River : The Saigon River is a river located in southern Vietnam that rises near Phum Daung in southeastern Cambodia, and flows south and south-southeast for about 140 miles (225 km) to the Mekong Delta. Saigon River is important to Ho Chi Minh City as it is the main water supply as well as the host of Saigon Port, which a total cargo volume load/outloaded of more than 35 million metric tons in 2006. (from Wikipedia)

Saigon River

The Saigon River is a river located in southern Vietnam that rises nea ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 6:02pm PST

Cao Dai Temple : Cao Đài is a relatively new, syncretist, monotheistic religion, officially established in Tây Ninh, southern Vietnam, in 1926. The term Cao Đài literally means "high place." Figuratively, it means that highest place where God reigns. It is also the abbreviated name for God, the creator of the universe, whose full title is Cao Đài Tiên Ông Đại Bồ Tát Ma-ha-tát (translation: Cao Dai [the] Ancient Sage [and] Great Bodhisattva Mahasattva). Within the title are representations of the Three Teachings: Saint, Sage and Buddha. (from Wikipedia)

Cao Dai Temple

Cao Đài is a relatively new, syncretist, monotheistic religion, offi ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 6:06pm PST

Cu Chi Tunnels : The tunnels of Củ Chi are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Củ Chi district of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Củ Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the Viet Cong's base of operations for the Tết Offensive in 1968. The tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters. The role of the tunnel systems should not be underestimated in its importance to the Viet Cong in resisting American operations and protracting the war, eventually persuading the weary Americans into withdrawal. (from Wikipedia)

Cu Chi Tunnels

The tunnels of Củ Chi are an immense network of connecting undergrou ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 6:08pm PST

Mekong Delta : The Mekong Delta (“Nine Dragon river delta”) is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southeastern Vietnam of 39,000 square kilometres (15,000 sq mi). The size of the area covered by water depends on the season. (from Wikipedia)

Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta (“Nine Dragon river delta”) is the region in sout ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 6:11pm PST

Reunification Palace : Reunification Palace formerly known as Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập) built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a historic landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu as the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War and the site of the official handover of power during the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. It was then known as Independence Palace, and an NVA tank crashed through its gates. (from Wikipedia)

Reunification Palace

Reunification Palace formerly known as Independence Palace (Dinh Độ ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 5:58pm PST

War Remnants Museum : The War Remnants Museum is a war museum in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. It primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War, and is a major tourist attraction. (from Wikipedia)

War Remnants Museum

The War Remnants Museum is a war museum in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 5:59pm PST

Cho Lon : A walk through the backstreets of Ho Chi Minh City to Cho Lon (Chinatown)

Cho Lon

A walk through the backstreets of Ho Chi Minh City to Cho Lon (Chinato ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2009 5:49pm PST

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