Arlyn at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Today I Took a Tour

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October 22nd 2006
Hi Everyone, It has been fast and furious here in Hanoi, but I did take some time out today (Sunday) for some sight-seeing. I took a tour that lasted from 8:30 Am to 3:00 PM. It was a great to learn a lot more about the history of Vietnam and Hanoi and to gain some new perspectives from some of its citizens. The tour group leader was a lady named Huong, who was very intelligent and a very goo ... 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