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Founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, the temple is a great place to while away a couple of hours strolling through beautiful courtyards and grand halls.

Who knows, you might catch a traditional music recital and get inexplicably involved in a silly hat wearing photo opportunity as I was.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14472 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12273
Things to remember:
- It's in your best interests not to drink the tap water, especially after flooding!
-Avoid cycle rides after dark.
-Dress modestly and appropriately when visiting local dwellings and religious sites, etc.
- Leave your valuables behind before a night out on the town, or going to the beach.
- When crossing the road – especially in HCMC – always keep looking to the left and right and walk slowly!
- Don't offer money directly to beggars – instead donate to a local charity or offer a small gift, such as pens.
-However frustrated, don't loose your temper (“losing face”), as it won't get you very far!

I wish you a nice trip to Vietnam.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12273 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4016
With pornography banned by the Communist government, paddy field workers in need of a little titillation turned to their water puppets, adapting them to create this rather hilarious wooden soft porn. In some of the more comical scenes, even the animals are involved.

The entrance is usually in some little hideaway alley off Dinh Liet Street, to which your ticket seller will escort you. It last around an hour and should cost around 50,000 dong.

Warning: this is not suitable for children, no matter what the tout says.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4016