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This is a very interesting and well-presented place to visit. It is pretty eerie going into somewhere that must have been hell on earth for many. One thing to watch out for, though is how you view the photos and their captions, as I am...More
Not the most interesting museum I have visited in Vietnam. However, this being Hanoi, I think it is not too shabby. Most signages are in Vietnamese with little or no English translations which makes exhibitions meaningless to people who don't speak the Vietnamese language.
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Having heard about the "Hilton Hanoi" over the years it was interesting to see it for myself. I feel the museum is well laid out with plenty of well placed signs and a 1 way progression around the building. Has a terrific gift shop with...More
I visited here with only limited knowledge in respect of how the French treated the Vietnamese and then how the Vietnamese treated the American pilots.
I appreciate everyone has their viewpoint but from mine I found this museum to be a both an interesting and...More
About 90% was about the Vietnamese people during the French colonization and it did a very good job in showing the visitor how it must've been during that time. Very impressive place and it's definitely worth a visit if you want to learn more about...More
The Hanoi Hilton is relatively small, due to the destruction of most of the prison, but what remains is very interesting and well preserved. The history of the prison is expansive and was involved within many Vietnamese conflicts. I had read reviews before visiting, but...More
Prison used to hold political prisoners throughout the years beginning with the French rule of Vietnam. For Americans it is referred to as the Hanoi Hilton but after the visit, you can see that is a very small part of this prison’s history. When we...More
Response from donmountford | Reviewed this property |
Sorry Tori C, cannot help re the lacquer maker as I didn't look at the gift shop.
I found several shops in Saigon District 1 that sell excellent lacquer goods and may be available vis the internet/
Don Mountford