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Ho Chi Minh City at first glance

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November 29th 2010
We arrived in Ho Chi Minh City at peak hour and the first thing you notice are the streets are overrun by motorcycles merging in every different direction and ceaseless horns honking. Although we’ve travelled quite a bit, at first glance, Vietnam can give you quite a shock. The craziness of the streets is nothing like I’ve ever seen before. However, once you settle into the place in a few hou ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City » District 1

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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