Royal Tombs

Before we caught and afternoon bus south to Hoi An we had time to visit a Royal Tomb. Not so much a burial place as a giant display of each rulers wealth and power.

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Week 2 - Ha Long Bay and Hue

July 21st 2006
Week Two we travelled from Hanoi north east to Ha Long Bay and then south to Hue. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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

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