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Vietnam 2016 / Hoi An / Danang 1xPiP

Vietnam 2016  / Hoi An / Danang 1xPiP
Now we visit the largest temple cave, Huyen Khong, a former Cham sanctuary, which served as a refuge for the Vietcong during the war, is the height of a cathedral and is now an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.

During the Vietnam War, the border between the communist north and the south occupied by American troops was near the Marble Mountains.
A legend tells the following:
GIs bathed and sunbathed on the beach, while the Vietcong maintained a secret military hospital in the Huyen Khong caves in the mountains. From here, the Vietcong also shot down some enemy planes.

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 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
An interesting place and story!
Many thanks for sharing and note, Aschi!
3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
WISHING YOU A PEACEFUL LOVING EASTER.
Annamaria
3 years ago.
 Pat Del
Pat Del club
Que de souvenirs tragiques dans ces lieux ouverts à nouveau aux touristes !
3 years ago.
 Hélène Lombard
Hélène Lombard
Bonne photo intéressante !!
3 years ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
Wow Aschi, was für unglaubliche Höhlen und was für eine wundervolle Geschichte.
3 years ago.
 John FitzGerald
John FitzGerald club
Great shot, Aschi, and an interesting story. I'm old enough to have followed the news from the Vietnam War, and the story fits with what we know now.
3 years ago.
 Sylvie Coeffic
Sylvie Coeffic
great ! :-)
3 years ago.
 Stefani Wehner
Stefani Wehner club
Magnificent shot and great history!
3 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Great pair of images of this fascinating place Aschi. Thanks for the information.
3 years ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
Impressive place
3 years ago.
 Buelipix
Buelipix club
Ja, wen die Amerikaner damals alles gewusst und bemerkt hätten, wäre der Krieg anders ausgegangen ...
3 years ago.

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