Hội An

Hội An, Vietnam

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May 24th 2009
Hội An is an beautiful little town with lots of history. It has been a very important harbor in Southeast Asia for most of the last 2000 years. Years of spice trade made the area wealthy long ago. The old town has been preserved in many ways, although now it is filled with boutique hotels, nice restaurants and a million tailor shops. You can have a suit or any other article of clothing custo ... 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