Local lads

Sapa with a Boyo

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September 22nd 2009
Sapa is a town North-East of Ha Noi and is situated in the mountains. The French originally used Sapa as a hilltop retreat where they could escape the heat of Vietnam. With temperatures dropping below 0 degrees in winter Sapa could be a welcome relief. And today Sapa is still that mountain retreat for many Vietnamese, but also a big tourist attraction. The stunning views, well organised treks and ... read more

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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