Cao Dai Temple

Vietnam - The Beginning

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September 6th 2008
Vietnam - Mekong Delta, Saigon and Dalat. We travelled from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc in the Mekong Delta by boat. The border crossing was really easy and the boat trip enjoyable (only 5 passengers on a 32 seater boat). We arrived in Chau Doc and had the afternoon to explore. We went for a walk around the bustling markets which and around the town. We organized a trip to Mt Sam but left a ... 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