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Hoi An - Our favourite part of Vietnam

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May 12th 2010
Hoi An has to be the most stunning, unspoiled part of Vietnam. It is situated on the Thu Bon River. The heart of the city is still the Old Town, full of winding lanes and Chinese-styled shophouses, which is very atmospheric in the evening when the sun sets. The city is largely preserved as it was, which is unusual in Vietnam, and renovation has proceeded slowly and carefully - it's mercifully ab ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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