Wood Carving

Palaces, Pagodas and Pho

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July 5th 2008
We arrived in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) 22 June via a bus from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. When we get off the bus the first thing heard is "Moto Mister, Taxi Mister, You need nice guest house?" As usual. we strap on our packs, pull out the map and set out to find a place to stay on our own. It's not hard, there are dozens of guest houses in this part of town. Our requirements for accommodation ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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