Hanoi to Sapa

the road to Sapa

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October 28th 2008
I had the good fortune to be taken by road from Hanoi to Sapa in June. Quite an experience as these photos will show. It took about 12 hours going and 16 coming back owing to the number of lorries stuck in the mud! ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northwest » Lao Cai » Sapa

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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