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Vietnam's capital races to make up for time lost to the ravages of war and a government that as recently as the 1990s kept the outside world at bay. Its streets surge with scooters vying for right of way amid the din of constantly blaring horns, and all around, layers of history reveal periods of French and Chinese occupation – offering a glimpse into the resilience of ambitious, proud Hanoians.
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12 Days in Vietnam: Quy Nhon, Hạ Long, Hội An, and the Mekong Delta
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- 1 Cruising — and sleeping! — on a luxury boat gliding through the magnificent Hạ Long Bay
- 2 Delicate hands-on cooking with a local Hội An family to master hand-pulled noodles
- 3 Swimming in Quy Nhon’s ethereal turquoise waters on a relaxing boat trip
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