Lonely Planet Best of Vietnam
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Lonely Planet Best of Vietnam

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eBook - ePub

Lonely Planet Best of Vietnam

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About this book

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Best of Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Immerse yourself in history in the warren-like lanes of Hoi An Old Town; cruise through shimmering seas past karst limestone peaks in Halong Bay, and kayak through ethereal caves or trek verdant rainforest mountains in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. All with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Vietnam and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Vietnam: Full-colour images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, art, food, sport, landscapes, wildlife Free, convenient pull-out Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City maps (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you explore Covers Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Hoi An, Hue, Mui Ne, Dalat, Cat Tien National Park, Ho Chi Minh City, Con Dao Islands, Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of Vietnam, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colourful photos, focuses on Vietnam's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Vietnam guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capab

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Information

Publisher
Lonely Planet
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9781786579485
eBook ISBN
9781787019140

HO CHI MINH CITY

Colonial Architecture

War Remnants Museum

Reunification Palace

Cholon

Jade Emperor Pagoda

Day Trip: Cu Chi Tunnels

Sights

Activities

Courses

Tours

Shopping

Entertainment

Eating

Drinking & Nightlife

Information

Getting There & Away

Getting Around

Where to Stay


Ho Chi Minh City at a Glance...

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam at its most dizzying: a high-octane city of commerce and culture that has driven the country forward with its pulsating energy. A chaotic whirl, the city breathes life and vitality into all who settle here, and visitors cannot help but be hauled along for the ride.
The ghosts of the past live on in buildings that one generation ago witnessed a city in turmoil, but now the real beauty of the former Saigon’s urban collage is the seamless blending of these two worlds into one exciting mass.
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Central Ho Chi Minh City Map
A Day in Ho Chi Minh City
Check out the War Remnants Museum MAP GOOGLE MAP and then tour the Reunification Palace. MAP GOOGLE MAP Lunch at Quan Bui then explore the buzzing area around Ben Thanh market. Catch sky-high sunset views from Air 360, followed by a meal at Cuc Gach Quan and perhaps a nightcap in Layla.
Two Days in Ho Chi Minh City
Spend the morning in Cholon, wandering around the market and historic temples. Catch a taxi up to District 3 for a cheap traditional lunch at Banh Xeo 46A, then walk through Da Kao ward to the Jade Emperor Pagoda and History Museum. In the evening sample a craft beer or two in Heart of Darkness and dine at Hum Lounge & Restaurant.
Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City
Air Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport is 7km north of the central district. Taxis to central districts (around 190,000d) take about 30 minutes. There are also three air-conditioned buses: Route 152, 109 and 49 to the centre.
Train Saigon station is just west of the...

Table of contents

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Welcome to Vietnam
  3. Vietnam's Top 12
  4. Need to Know
  5. Hot Spots For...
  6. Local Life
  7. Month by Month
  8. Get Inspired
  9. Itineraries
  10. Family Travel
  11. Hanoi
  12. Halong Bay
  13. Sapa
  14. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
  15. Hue
  16. A Night in Danang
  17. Hoi An
  18. Mui Ne
  19. Dalat
  20. Cat Tien National Park
  21. Ho Chi Minh City
  22. Con Dao Islands
  23. Mekong Delta
  24. Phu Quoc
  25. In Focus
  26. Vietnam Today
  27. History
  28. People & Culture
  29. Arts & Architecture
  30. Food & Drink
  31. Environment
  32. Directory A−Z
  33. Behind the Scenes
  34. Our Writers