On boat in Halong Bay

Halong Bay to Hoi An

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November 25th 2005
After Sapa we headed South and did a two day tour of Halong Bay (a world heritage site 60km South of Hanoi) on a boat..weather wasn't the best but we still had great visability for stunning rock formations and the chance for some kyaking. Once back on dry land in Hanoi we hopped on a train and headed South to Hoi An (tailor made clothing capital of SE Asia!). Hoi An was a really beautiful old ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi 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