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HCMC to Danang, Vietnam

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July 15th 2004
Here are what happened during my time spent in South and Central Vietnam, as part of a trip between Thailand and China. Ho Chi Minh City was my first stop. Having been there 8 years ago, I was not intending to stay long. I settled in Pham Ngu Lao, a backpacker area, and during the next 2 days, I revisited some sights which I had been to previously, including the Reunification Palace and the Hi ... 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