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Day 19 Cu Chi Tunnels

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August 7th 2015
Day 19 Up early for the Cu Chi Tunnels trip. Croissants and watermelon for breakfast. The tour guide, Thanh talked to us on the journey about the history of the Vietnam war, the current mixed feelings for USA and the current problems on the Mekong river. 6 countries currently have 16 million people living by the Mekong and rely on it. China is building dams which is restricting the water, especia ... 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