About this book
The Rough Guide to Vietnam is the most accurate and in-depth resource available for anyone wishing to explore Southeast Asia's fastest-growing destination.
Plan a visit to the recently opened Hanoi Citadel to learn about this 1000-year-old city, or to the Saigon Skydeck to see how rapidly Ho Chi Minh City is changing. You'll find detailed listings for these and all other destinations in the country, with recommendations for accommodation ranging from cheap hostels to luxurious beach resorts, as well as insider's tips on the best places to head to sample Vietnamese cuisine. With Rough Guides' shopping listings, it's also easy to find the best places to buy traditional handicrafts and iconic souvenirs such as conical hats. Whether you're looking for a detailed itinerary for a memorable trip, or background information about Vietnam's complex history, you'll find it all in The Rough Guide to Vietnam.
Make the most of your time on Earth™ with The Rough Guide to Vietnam.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 7
- When to go 13
- Author picks 15
- Things not to miss 16
- Itineraries 26
- BASICS 28
- Getting there 29
- Getting around 32
- Accommodation 38
- Food and drink 40
- Health 47
- The media 50
- Crime and personal safety 50
- Festivals and religious events 52
- Sports and outdoor activities 54
- Shopping 56
- Travelling with children 57
- Travel essentials 58
- THE GUIDE 66
- 1 Ho Chi Minh City and around 66
- 2 The Mekong Delta 112
- 3 The central highlands 168
- 4 The southern coast 200
- 5 The central coast 242
- 6 The northern coast 304
- 7 Hanoi and around 342
- 8 The far north 392
- CONTEXTS 430
- History 431
- Religion and beliefs 454
- Vietnam’s ethnic minorities 464
- Environmental issues 474
- Music and theatre 480
- Books 488
- Vietnam in the movies 493
- Vietnamese 498
- Glossary 503
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 506
