Imperial City

Running South

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April 1st 2008
We were told that the word "Vietnam" translates to running or moving south which coincidently fits very nicely as a title to this blog. After spending too much time in the north we had to whistle stop down through the central areas quickly so the rather brief sequel that follows reflects just that. You wouldn't have thought Hue was once the capital of Vietnam, so calm and peaceful, very d ... 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