The Old Quarter

Hanoi

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May 26th 2006
Hanoi, and the last stop (bangkok doesn't count!) on our trip. We loved Hanoi, so much better than Saigon in our opinion. We never bored of wandering around the Old Quarter and just watching what was going on. Some great shops, cafes and the odd temple/pagoda that you just kind of stumble across. We did have some problems with the hotel the first day. They tried to scam us and charge all sorts ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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