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Saigon and the Mekong Delta

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April 19th 2008
Ho Chi Minh City (previously Saigon) was quite different to our trip so far, but very enjoyable. The city itself is a lot bigger than the capital Hanoi and it is also a lot more modern. It was interesting to see the changes in culture from the north to the south. We went for a day trip to the mekong delta which was nice. Dad and I held a Python which was massive!!!!! but I really like snakes so ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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