Vietnamese enjoying the Kareoke...and whisky

Halong Bay

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February 23rd 2008
Day 3 and 4 staying in Hanoi were our favourites - because of our overnight tour to Halong Bay - one of the world heritage sites. The weather had not been great for the first few days in Vietnam so we weren't expecting to have any sun in Halong Bay - but we had plenty. The boat was fantastic quality - we had cabins with ensuite bathrooms (of course all had spectacular views over halong Bay ... 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