Paddy Fields

Floating markets and much more

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January 18th 2007
Our last bit of Vietnam is the Mekong Delta. Vietnams rice bowl - lots of paddy fields. We booked a tour with a small group for 3 days: cunning business concept: They specialise in small groups, charge double to the competition, advertise only local transport (to really get the feel of things) and then make a fortune as their costs are so low. Grumble grumble but we saw loads and enjoyed it very m ... read more

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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