Presidential Palace

Hanoi

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January 29th 2013
We are in a lovely hotel, with a great view this time, and we had such a treat at breakfast, pain au raisin! Much smaller than at home but very good. Breakfast is so good here. We left the hotel to visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Min, it's where his embalmed body is on view. We are not allowed bags or cameras and must not speak or deviate from the designated route and our hands must be at our si ... 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