Cliffs

Misty Halong Bay

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March 22nd 2010
Legend has it that long ago a large battle between the Vietnamese and Chinese invaders culminated in the bay. The gods sent dragons to help the Vietnamese and they launched their pearls into the water to create the numerous islands that blocked and destroyed the invading ships and brought victory to Vietnam. Halong Bay is thus translated to "Bay of Descending Dragons". The scenery here is breathta ... 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