Nghe An, and its capital, Vinh , though are a little more interesting. US bombers absolutely flattened the city during the American War and while scarce evidence of the bombing remains, what does remain are loads of what-were-they-thinking communist-era buildings which were built with East German assistance once the war ran down.
He was born and raised in the small, humble hamlet of Kim Lien just 15 km outside the city. The port of Vinh was a major source of supplies destined for the Ho Chi Minh trail, and as a result, the city was repeatedly bombed back into the stone age during the American war.
Cua Lo is a popular Vietnamese tourist magnet, with many hotels that have been around since before Doi Moi. The beach is quite decent, the scene is very local, with a strong reputation for massage parlours and the associated sex trade. If you have nothing better to do in Vinh, a quick and easy cultural tour is available. But there are a few disturbing photos of revolutionaries being imprisoned by the French or executed by firing squad.
The main reason people find themselves in Vinh is to make a run for the border between Vietnam and Laos. By Sarah Turner. Last updated on 26th July, Browse our independent reviews of places to stay in and around Vinh. Check out our listings of things to do in and around Vinh. Read up on how to get to Vinh , or book your transport online with Baolau. Do you have travel insurance yet? If not, find out why you need it. Planning on riding a scooter in Vinh? Please read this. Browse the web securely while travelling with TunnelBear.
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