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Hoi An

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April 16th 2008
We spent a very relaxing 4 days in Hoi An. We treated ourselves to a hotel with a swimming pool and a balcony (we are getting classy). Hoi An is also known as 'Taylor City' quite simply because there are over 500 taylors in the town, and of course I couldn't leave without getting at least one item of clothing made for myself. The town itself was quite small, and very relaxing from the hustle ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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