Citadel Gate

Hanoi to Hue

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January 31st 2013
Hanoi to Hue Had another yummy breakfast the Sunway 4* is a very comfortable hotel a bit like a Hilton but with incredibly friendly staff. We packed up and went outside to see Rose who has been trying to sell us T shirts since we got here and contributed a little to help her and a friend live. The hotel has a kumquat tree in reception and a house with Teddy bears for the new year; Tet. We feel ve ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » North Central Coast » Thua Thien - Huế

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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