Misty Halong Bay

Hanoi

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January 19th 2005
Flew up to Hanoi, much smaller than HCM, quite different. Stayed a night and then went out to Halong Bay for a two day junk cruise. Amazing area, 100s of limestone rock formations, caves etc. Ate beautiful seafood and even tried a little squid fishing. Back to Hanoi for two nights of luxury at the Hilton - fantastic! Amanda, Gary, Andrew and Mike all sadly departed for the reality of work, whi ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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