Garry and Kung out on the river

Day trip to Hoa Lu

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May 19th 2014
Geo: 21.0243, 105.855Off to Hoa Lu for the day.Two hour bus trip south of Hanoi.Two temples, then lunch.Boat trip and visit 3 caves.Back on bus and back to Hanoi.Out for dinner at Cau Go restaurant. ... 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