Entering this majestic church is like walking into 1886, as little has changed since it first opened its doors.

This Lenin statue in a park at Nguyen Thai Hoc avenue is one of the few remains I saw of a recent communist past here in Vietnam. Now it seems Sony neon advertising are prefered to those old sovietic symbols... the signs of the times!

Fifty acres of trails, fields and gardens provide a popular gathering place for runners and ball players.

This pagoda, often used in official ceremonies and meetings, is all that’s left of a 15th century hall that burned down.

This expansive cultural meeting place was constructed with assistance from the Soviet Union.

Though not quite the same since a devastating fire in 1994, this famous market is nevertheless a landmark trading post.

Silks, silver and souvenirs draw tourists to this popular street market.

This shady street is dotted with teahouses and stalls selling religious effects.

History buffs will appreciate the expansive collections on hand in this educational museum.