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Attempting to be Cultural, Historical and Political in Hue

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April 3rd 2010
On our last full day in Hoi An, grey clouds covered the sky and a thin drizzle came from the sky. This weather seemed to follow us to Hue, and then further up into Hanoi. Everyday when we woke up, we'd check the sky and yes, grey again, not one bit of blue in sight. Hue is supposed to be Vietnam's cultural, historical and political city owing to the fact it was once the capital city. We met up ... 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