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Junk Cruise

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April 2nd 2007
I must admit that I was apprehensive about taking a junk boat cruise. After all- what is considered junk in a developing country where everything is considered valuable. What would be in the junk yard? Well, this little Imperial Junk ship would not be found in the scrap heap- it was like a mini cruise ship with multi-course meals, bottles of wine, fancy suites, and a view of a life time. We ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more