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Cot Co - Hanoi Flag Tower

It is one of the rare architectural works in Hanoi that was fortunate enough not to be destroyed by the French in 1894 or American bombing raids in 1970's. It was built as an observation tower by French troops in 1812 and has an impressive view from the top.
LZ - Hanoi

April 5th 2005
It's all coming back to me now.... Maybe it's the constant horn honking, maybe the lawlessness they exhibit behind the wheel or handlebars of their motorbikes, perhaps it was the feeling of being marked in the crosshairs of street vendors as their next meal ticket that has made me realize where I am today. Hanoi - April 5th, 2005 Landing in the belly of the red dragon (as I will refe ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

Vietnamese Flag 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
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