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Ho Chi Minh Complex & Temple of Literature

Vietnam's political heart and the country's first university.

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08

08:00

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Open mornings only. Queue can be long — arrive by 7:30.

21.0369, 105.8345

10

10:00

One Pillar Pagoda

Tiny pagoda on a single stone pillar — iconic symbol.

21.0360, 105.8340

11

11:30

Temple of Literature

Vietnam's first university (1070). Beautiful traditional architecture.

21.0275, 105.8355

13

13:30

Bun cha lunch

Hanoi's other iconic dish — grilled pork with noodles.

21.0300, 105.8400