Hoi An by night

Vietnam. Hue, Hoi An, Hanoi

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January 26th 2013
When I last wrote I had just arrived in Hoi An. A book I have with me says its like walking into a museum piece and that about sums the place up. The old town sits on the Thu Bon River and is a Unesco world heritage site. It is unbeleable pretty or maybe quaint even twee. Its rammed ful of tourists and almost feels like a Disney version of Vietnam. Its nice enough in the day but really looks its b ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi » Thuy An

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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