Night view of city, Saigon Skydeck

History & Commerce in Motorbike City

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March 24th 2011
I took the Mekong Express bus to Saigon despite it being a bit more expensive than the alternatives, and the journey was correspondingly pleasant and the border quick and easy. Having experienced bus company people that you can trust handle the passport-stamping and visa-checking definitely makes a difference. Also, the bus finishes up in Saigon right in the Pham Ngu Lao area which is where the ma ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City » District 1

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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