The mighty pagoda tower

Keeping the local economy going

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October 15th 2006
Woken up early by the sounds of something nesting above our room. Sounded like the rat from Pokhara was back for his biscuits, but it was just a bird above the window!. Breakfast is included at the hotel but it was a bit odd. The food was great but the drinks were mad. Beckies lemon juice was hot and sweet and Paul's coffee came in two glasses (one with strong cold coffee and the other with milk) ... 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