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Hue 15-20th May

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May 26th 2011
We arrived in Hue on the 15th, following a night train journey in the company of two Americans, father and son, father being into his 70's and a comic book amalgamation of at least half a dozen veteran hollywood actors, all weather-worn features and coiffured locks, and a nice guy to boot. We made our way to the hotel, located in the centre of town, and were amazed at how quiet the roads were ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » North Central Coast » Thua Thien - Huế » Hué

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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