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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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Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia
23/Nov
Karen P
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“A wonderful tour, with some great fellow travellers. The local guides were informative, sharing their stories of these two countries with difficult pasts. It was well organised with a good mix of group meals and time at leisure to explore local sights and restaurants.
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Grand Tour of Vietnam and Cambodia
15/Nov
P G Boland
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“An epic adventure. For us, this trip was everything we expected and more! Organisation was excellent, local guides were superb. Hotels first class and great food. Quite hectic but we saw and experienced so much - fantastic.
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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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