Modern History - Conflict and Culture - Vietnam

14 Day Student Education Tour

Tour Code: SS-MH-VIET

Students entering the DMZ Vinh Moc Tunnels - is an established dividing line to separate North Vietnam and South Vietnam after the Indochina war.

Map of Vietnam tour locations north, south and central - flights between Australian and Vietnam, travel the country of Vietnam

This tour takes students on an exploration of the cultural, political, social and historical forces leading to conflict in Vietnam during the period 1954 to 1975 – from French colonisation, through the Indochina War, to US withdrawal from Vietnam.

Students come away with a greater understanding of the context and nature of the Indochina conflict, the reasons for the Communist victory in Vietnam, and the devastating impact of war on the Vietnamese people and environment.

Trade boats lined up in Hi Chi Minh City - commonly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam, situated in the south.

Ornate architecture - Huế is the capital of Thừa Thiên Huế Province in central Vietnam and was the capital of Đàng Trong from 1738 to 1775 and of Vietnam during the Nguyễn Dynasty from 1802 to 1945.

Hue Imperial Citadel - Famously being one of Vietnam's seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Imperial City of Hue has long been a must-see attraction for tourists visiting a hidden charm of Vietnam. The Imperial City of Hue was actually a walled for

Vietnam culture and street life sight seeing commerce and cuisine of Vietnam

Religious architecture Vietnam - Cao Dai Temple (also called Tay Ninh Holy See) officially inaugurated in 1955. It is a special religious work of Caodaism (Cao Dai religion), located in Hoa Thanh District

The War Memorial in Hanoi is located across the Ba Dinh Square, across the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and close to Hanoi Citadel. Constructed in 1993 in a fusion of traditional Vietnamese and modernist architecture, the memorial commemorates men and women

Ho Chi Minh City Hall, officially called the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Head Office is the city hall of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The hall was built in 1902–1908 in a French colonial style by architect Paul Gardès.

Hạ Long Bay or Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam. The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon". Administratively, the bay belongs to Hạ Long city, Cẩm Phả city, and is a part of Vâ

The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a mausoleum which serves as the resting place of Vietnamese Revolutionary leader and President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The War Remnants Museum is a war museum at 28 Vo Van Tan, in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It contains exhibits relating to the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War.

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Learning Objectives

Academic knowledge and critical-thinking skills
Immersive learning in Modern History
Classroom Connection to the real world
Curriculum-linked - HSC, IB, VCE & QCE
100+ hours of academic and cultural activities

Cultivating Young Pioneers

Academic acumen + engagement
Hands-on skill development + creative thinking
Personal growth + initiative
Cultural understanding + global mindset

Day 1

Depart Australia ⤑ Arrive in Hanoi

Day 2-4

Hanoi

Explore the city’s history and significance during the struggle for independence & reunification with the South. Take guided tours of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, Military History Museum and infamous Hoa Lo Prison. Learn about the diverse ethnic communities of Vietnam. Cruise Halong Bay and tour the Old Quarter.

Day 5-9

Hue / Hoi An

Explore Hue’s Citadel and Imperial City, and its destruction during the Tet Offensive. Tour the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), scene of some of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. Explore the Vinh Moc tunnels and relics of tunnel life. Take a walking tour of Hoi An historic port city.

Day 10-13

Ho Chi Minh City

Delve into colonialism and warfare at the War Remnants and Ho Chi Minh Museums. Hear the victims of military action tell their own stories. Tour the Australian battle site at Long Tan and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels. Cruise the Mekong Delta and experience the city’s eat streets and architectural landmarks.

Day 14