Altar with seated god

Da Nang

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June 3rd 2010
Finally made it to Da Nang after four days on the beach further down the coast in Nha Trang. Nha Trang had a great beach, but there wasn't much else to do. But we didn't mind at all - after being in cities for a couple of weeks it was nice to spend some time relaxing. The beach was quite busy - touristy during the day, and in the evening as the sun went down all the locals came down to swim while ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Da Nang

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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