SDC10399

hanoi and halong bay

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September 21st 2008
hello so have spent around two weeks in veitnam now and i have had a great time so far, i first stop ứa the capital hanoi, we spent a week hể but easly could spend less time their becuase their ís not much to do and the trafic is crazy so many motorbikes but we found if you just walk slowly across the road they will dodge you. the beer hoi corners were really good you sit by the corner ò th ... 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