19/05/2026
“Our country holds countless natural and cultural wonders that must be preserved, protected, and made even more beautiful.”
- President Ho Chi Minh
Long before tourism became one of Vietnam’s defining industries, President Ho Chi Minh had already recognized the cultural and human values behind the act of travel itself. To him, travel was never simply about movement or sightseeing, but about discovery, openness, education, and the connection between people and nations.
As early as 1919, in his historic eight-point petition submitted to the Versailles Peace Conference, he called for the freedom of movement and travel for the people of Indochina. Years later, through his writings and public speeches, he continued to describe tourism as a meaningful bridge between cultures and a quiet contributor to national development - what Vietnam would later call “the smokeless industry.”
Throughout his life, President Ho Chi Minh consistently emphasized the importance of preserving historical landmarks, museums, cultural heritage, and architectural treasures. He believed these places were living chronicles of the nation, carrying the memory, identity, and spirit of Vietnam across generations.
In remembrance of the 136th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth, Avian Odyssey revisits several of Hanoi’s most symbolic landmarks, from the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the One Pillar Pagoda to his eternal resting place at Ba Dinh Square - through an exclusive editorial journey capturing the cultural legacy that continues to shape modern Vietnam today.
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