Cafe 34, Hanoi

North - final fling

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November 4th 2007
The rest of the loop From spectacular Sapa we headed north east, up to the border of China. As we headed down from the highest peaks in Vietnam, the landscape became less epic but remained dramatic. The limestone karsts we'd encountered on Cat Ba and around suddenly reappeared, but this time rose from the valleys, surrounded by rice fields. We took in Ban Gian Waterfall, on the bor ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northwest

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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