hanglong bay (7)

Ha Long Bay

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March 22nd 2009
Halong Bay What an amazing entry into Halong bay….. with its hundreds of islands, it was like something out of a fantasy movie, with the sun coming up and the sea mist, one island after another came out of the mist - all strange shapes and sizes. The Ship moored in the bay and we tendered in by the lifeboats. It was a lovely warm day and the place had not a lot to do, just viewing awesome sc ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast

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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