Khe Sanh
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Get in
Mini buses depart Dong Ha for the border frequently stopping at Khe Sanh on request.
See
- Khe Sanh Marine Base, in the best preserved of the DMZ bases there is a museum featuring many photos from the war with a clear air of propaganda. The old airstrip still remains and several American helicopters, a C130 transport and some North Vietnamese tanks. Turn off highway 9 at the large memorial near the entrance to town onto the Ho Chi Minh Highway, follow the road for around 3 kilometers there is a large blue sign on the right hand side. 50,000 VND
Buy
- ATMs There are many located throughout the town
- Khe Sanh Market Located in the special economic zone bordering Laos the market is far bigger than it would be otherwise for a town of its size, and with few tourists prices are cheap.
Eat
- Khe Sanh Market Head to stalls at the lower end of the market a rice dish with all the fixings for around 20,000 VND.
Sleep
There are quite a few hotels on the main street.
- Khach San Hai Dang Comfortable, clean and friendly hotel located on highway 9. Rooms come with fan, A/C,fridge, tv and hot shower. 200,000 VND