Typical scenery around Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh - absolutely stunning!! Vietnam really is gorgeous!

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December 20th 2007
I woke up this morning with the worst hangover ever, but somehow still made it to the train station by 9.30am. The party last night was wicked, but this morning it really didn't feel worth it. The train to Ninh Binh is hard seat only, so it was quite uncomfortable sitting on a hard wooden chair for 2 half hours, but it was quite interesting. I was the only Western person in my compartment - I don' ... 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