The National Museum in Wellington is free in a great attraction. Thereare a variety of floors that explore different things including a great World War 1 exhibit that focuses on Gallipoli, as well as sites and artifacts from the Maoris, the natural and other historical features of New Zealand.
A network of volunteer local students, Saigon Free Walking Tours will take you on a tour of the city customized to your interests. Highlights will include Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, the post office, opera house, and fine arts museum.
Ho Chi Minh was a modest man who wished to be cremated after his death. He hoped that his ashes would be scattered in the north, south, and middle of the country. Instead, he was embalmed, and his body remains on display in the mausoleum. The site also features other attractions, including the presidential palace, Ho's house, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, and the One-Pillar Pagoda.
A tranquil Confucian temple in the center of Hanoi. The temple is a series of beautifully kept lawns lined with trees, stone courtyards, and temples. It is a remarkably peaceful spot in such a bustling, overwhelming city.
Hoa Lu is the site of Vietnam’s first capital after its independence from China in 968 A.D. to 1009 (when it was moved to Hanoi). Be sure to visit the temple of Đinh Tiên Hoàng, a temple devoted to Vietnam’s first emperor following liberation from China.
Museum about the history of the Vietnam War. Outside the museum is a large collection of American military power: tanks, artillery, helicopters, and jets. The inside is mostly photos, with captions, as well as some short written accounts. Most of the exhibits depict atrocities committed by the American military or South Vietnamese army.
Initially created by communist forces fighting the French in the 1940s, the Cu Chi tunnels were expanded to a network of some 150 miles during the Vietnam war. Viet Cong soldiers used them as shelters, transportation and communications routes, hospitals, and food and weapons caches. Today, the tunnels are the site of a museum.
The National Portrait Gallery's focuses on portraits of famous Americans. Its most popular attraction is presidential portrait gallery, which has an entry for every U.S. president. While it's technically an art museum the National Portrait Gallery is also a history and biographical museum—you'll learn a lot about the people whose portraits hang in the gallery and the times in which they lived.
The main attraction is five Viking ships excavated at Skuldelev. Exhibits explain how Vikings lived and worked, with a special focus on how they built their ships. A workshop demonstrates how the ships are restored.
A beautiful palace with some overwhelmingly grand rooms and a remarkably cozy library. However, the structure only dates to 1920 because the palace previously on this spot burned down in the late 1800s. Christiansborg is the seat of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget), the Danish Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court of Denmark.
