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Hue..Citadels, Pagodas and Pedal Power!

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December 5th 2009
Hey Guys, Well after a great trip on what has been by far the nicest night train we've ever been on we arrived in Hue. Seriously our cabin had a plasma flat screen!!!! Crazy. Our stay in Hue was going to be filled with lots of visits to historical sites since although the city is relatively small it was once the national capital and home to the Nguyen Emperors so there's lots to see. Since ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » North Central Coast » Thua Thien - Huế » Hué

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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