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5/11/08 - Nha Trang

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November 8th 2008
Arrive early in Nha Trang, after getting the over night sleeper train, quite an experience!!! Very little sleep as very noisy and bumpy!! Checked inot hostel at 6am, and woke up a guy called Jack who was in our dorm, he seemed ok about it tho!! Went out early to visit the Pagoda and 'White Buddha' which was amazing - see photos!! It rained most of the morning, so again, a bit limited to what we co ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Khanh Hoa » Nha Trang

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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