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Vietnam's capital has had a long and incredibly varied history. Having been in existence for about 1,000 years, it has been under the control of the French, the Chinese and the Japanese - as well as the Vietnamese themselves. It is not certain exactly when Hanoi was first established, but it was in 1010 that it became the capital of the Ly Dynasty. On recognition of this honour, the city was then called 'Thang Long', meaning 'Rising Dragon'. For the next 800 years the city thrived and grew as Vietnam's most important trading hub and political centre.

In the early 19th century a new dynasty came to power and the capital was moved to Hue. Around this time, Hanoi was given its current name by Minh Mang, the emperor of the new dynasty. Soon after this time, the French occupied the city, formally taking possession in 1883. In 1887 it was declared the capital of French Indochina, and many of the city's buildings date from this period; parts of the city are styles with wide boulevards, parks and lakes, and large white buildings.

The Japanese occupied Hanoi from 1940 to 45, and Hanoi was briefly declared independent at the end of World War II. France reasserted their authority in 1946, and a longer struggle for independence ensued. They were finally awarded full independence in 1954 and Hanoi was once again the capital - this time of North Vietnam as the South was still separate.

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Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong Delta
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Grand Tour of Vietnam and Cambodia
16/Mar
Edward Wallis
5 stars
“A wonderful, relaxing holiday, just sublime. Led by our Intrepid Leader Jane who exuded genuine warmth and fun alongside her great communication skills with the tour group and was always on top of the organisational part as well, this was 18 days of adventure into these fascinating countries of south east Asia. Would definitely recommend this tour and if you are lucky enough to get a Tour Manager as good as Jane you are going to have a wonderful, relaxing holiday. Highlights for me were the fun cyclo tour around Hanoi, the Imperial Citidel at Hue, the Can Tho resort and of course the amazing 4 day Reunification express train journey down to Saigon and the speedboat ride up the Mekong delta river. To top off the adventure we had a great final two mornings at Siem Reap and Angkor Wat and the Bayon temple at Angkor Thom in beautiful hot conditions, we were well looked after by the regular supply of cold water bottles to keep us all hydrated! A superb experience, 5/5 for me.
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Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia
2/Mar
Mrs Moore
5 stars
“Well organised tour with interesting visits interspersed with free time to relax and explore. Group size ideal we loved both Vietnam, Cambodia and their peoples.
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Water Puppet Theatre

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre Honoi's world-famous water puppet theatre is one of the most popular attractions in Vietnam. The traditional Vietnamese art form depicts the daily life of farmers (including fishing and cultivation), Vietnamese customs and entertainment (such as Dragon Dancing) and historical legends. Water puppetry has been a form of entertainment in Vietnam for centuries.

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