H'mong Woman

Sapa

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April 17th 2009
Sapa, a hill station established by the French in 1922, has seen more than its fair share of war, from the War of Independence through to the Vietnam-China War. The town still retains a lot of its colonial past which is best demonstrated in the town's park located in the middle of the town. Our hotel was located on the hillside with panoramic views of Fansipan Mt, the tallest mountain in Vietnam. ... 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