Pagoda of the Jade Emporer

Saigon. I'm still only in Saigon....

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May 4th 2006
From what we'd heard along the way we were a bit unsure of what to expect from Saigon. Most stuff we'd read made out that we'd be robbed within minutes of stepping off the bus or would be had by any number of possible scams. I'm sure it has a reputation for a reason, however, we found it a great place to hang around for a couple of days. no hassle whatsoever. There didn't seem a huge amount ... 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