The Rough Guide to Vietnam
eBook - PDF

The Rough Guide to Vietnam

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  1. 520 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Rough Guide to Vietnam

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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

  1. Contents 3
  2. INTRODUCTION 4
  3. Where to go 7
  4. When to go 13
  5. Author picks 15
  6. Things not to miss 16
  7. Itineraries 26
  8. BASICS 28
  9. Getting there 29
  10. Getting around 32
  11. Accommodation 38
  12. Food and drink 40
  13. Health 47
  14. The media 50
  15. Crime and personal safety 50
  16. Festivals and religious events 52
  17. Sports and outdoor activities 54
  18. Shopping 56
  19. Travelling with children 57
  20. Travel essentials 58
  21. THE GUIDE 66
  22. 1 Ho Chi Minh City and around 66
  23. 2 The Mekong Delta 112
  24. 3 The central highlands 168
  25. 4 The southern coast 200
  26. 5 The central coast 242
  27. 6 The northern coast 304
  28. 7 Hanoi and around 342
  29. 8 The far north 392
  30. CONTEXTS 430
  31. History 431
  32. Religion and beliefs 454
  33. Vietnam’s ethnic minorities 464
  34. Environmental issues 474
  35. Music and theatre 480
  36. Books 488
  37. Vietnam in the movies 493
  38. Vietnamese 498
  39. Glossary 503
  40. SMALL PRINT & INDEX 506