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Hoi An part 2

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August 28th 2015
Monday, 6 July - walked into Hoi An to do some more sightseeing. Visited the Market which is a brilliant insight into how the locals live and eat. Early in the morning they set up their stalls with fish, seafood, chicken, pork and vegetables. It is a riot of colours and frenetic activity. First we visited the Minh Huong Ancestral Hall which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built by Chinese ... 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