One Pillar Pagoda

Hanoi and HaLong Bay

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July 24th 2007
Well, after a hassle free plane journey to Hanoi (we were so glad we got the plane and not the local bus!) we got into a taxi for the 45 minute journey into the centre and the 'old quarter' where we'd booked our guest house. After not being in a city for quite a while now it was a bit of a shock to say the least! Thought we might crash at any moment its so busy!there were a few chair-hugging momen ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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