Halong Bay

Hanoi to Halong Bay (Day 23)

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May 16th 2011
Got a really good night’s sleep so no napping today. Sat near the front of the bus on our 3 and ½ hr drive to Halong Bay. It was a rainy morning but it cleared up as soon as we got on our boat. Our traditional Junk Boat is beautiful! The rooms are super nice and good bathrooms. The upper sun deck was fantastic! We had a full on 5 course seafood meal for lunch and dinner. Not long after w ... read more

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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