Citadel

racing through hue in 5 hours

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February 22nd 2005
(part two, feb 22nd) so after seeing my mother's mother's family temple we had a few hours to explore hue. yes i know..only a few? no perfume river boat ride? totally american style...rush in take pictures, rush out. we had a train at 4.45p to catch out of hue to hanoi. the original option was a 22 hour bus ride! no way in he--! i was heading for a plane but realized that i should stay w ... 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