Pauline in Little Hanoi

On Foot around Hanoi

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February 22nd 2012
We woke up Monday Morning and the Sun was trying to shine and In fact the weather was a lot warmer all day and we could walk around in short sleeves however the locals are still in coats here. It rose to about 19 degrees in the Sun so a very pleasant day for walking around the busy city.We wanted to go to the Hoi Chi Ming’s Meusoleam and that is where King Hoi Chi Ming is on display, against his ... 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