Crusing the Bay

Halong Bay

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August 25th 2008
We’re now in our last week of travel in Vietnam and have saved the best places to visit for last. Through our guesthouse/travel agency in Hanoi, we booked a five day/five night trip to Halong Bay and Sapa. It was a great deal really, included all transportation, tours, accommodations and meals. Halong Bay is a World Heritage Site, is listed in 1000 Places to See Before You Die and has been no ... 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