PILOT BOAT IN DA NANG

DA NANG VIETNAM

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April 11th 2006
Arrived in Da Nang this morning. Pretty amazing to see how they dock such a huge ship. Took a tour to Marble Mountain (aka Tourist trap), then went on to China Beach and on to the city center. The only story I will share are the motor bikes....thousands of scooters with up to four people riding. The dad drives, the mom sits behind dad with one child wedged in between them, and the older kid ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Da Nang

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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