Saigon Photo 7

Saigon

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December 17th 2012
Saigon was about 300kms from Dalat – another long day. We left early and actually made pretty good time – we were half way around 1.00pm and stopped for lunch at this very fancy expensive restaurant with amazing views over the countryside and moutains. Just turned onto Highway 1 and a Policeman stood out in front of us and waved us over – we followed the most important role of biking abroad ... 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