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November 4th 2008
Published: December 6th 2008
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I've decided not to go into as much detail with this entry, as I think the pictures tell a better story than I do... Just a few anecdotes from the road: Ninh Binh The tour to Ninh Binh via the "Ancient Capital" and Tam Coc, although beautiful, made me quite fed up with arranged tours in big groups. The "Ancient Capital" lacked some explanation, as all we saw were really two temples dedicated t... Read Full Entry



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Incence makingIncence making
Incence making

These are the lovely things you get to see on an organised tour... After 5 minutes of making a few sticks they of course start trying to sell them to you :-)
Hat MakingHat Making
Hat Making

Same story...
The palace/tomb of Emperor Tu DucThe palace/tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
The palace/tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

He actually lived in his tomb every other day - the other days he would be in the citadel ruling the country
The "coffin" of Tu DucThe "coffin" of Tu Duc
The "coffin" of Tu Duc

Even though, no one actually knows where he's buried in the grounds, to prevent tomb raiding.



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