Uncle Ho's Place

I LOVE Hanoi!

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June 21st 2005
Hanoi is simply wonderful, in my opinion. The people here are way cooler than in Ha Long City, and there’s so much more to do and see. There’s a nice nostalgic feeling in the air in Hanoi…probably because of all the 19th century French architecture and the fact they have quarters of the city named “Old Quarter,” and “French Quarter.” I especially love the wooden shutters and balconi ... 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