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Ha Noi

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January 3rd 2014
Today we took a tour around the city. First the mausoleum. We were unable to view Ho Chi Minh as the mausoleum is closed Monday and Friday for cleaning. The complex surrounds and the stories from our guide were impressive regardless. Next the One Pillar Pagoda that is believed to improve fertility. Wayne climbed up to take a look but the rest of us steered clear just in case. The [url=htt ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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