Hanoi-Hong Kong 280606J

Hanoi-Hong Kong

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June 28th 2006
After an early start by minibus to the local wharf, we boarded a private boat & cruised around for a few hours. We stopped off & explored Halong Bay caves, then detoured to a nearby island for a swim off the boat, followed by a yummy seafood lunch. Afterwards it was onto yet another minivan headed for the border town of Lang Son. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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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