Insight Guides Vietnam (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Insight Guides

Overview

Insight Guide Vietnam This 380-page book includes a section detailing Vietnam's history, 8 features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, ranging from the newly-discovered animal species uncovered in Vu Quang rainforest to flavourful Vietnamese cuisine, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus many high quality photographs and 12 maps.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839058332
Publisher:	Apa Publications
Publication date:	11/14/2023
Series:	Insight Guides Main Series
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	209,467
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Table of Contents

	Maps
	Vietnam	136
	Hanoi	142
	Beyond Hanoi	162
	Hai Phong/Ha Long	178
	Northern Vietnam	186
	Central Vietnam	234
	Hue	241
	Hoi An	260
	Southern Vietnam	266
	Nha Trang	271
	Da Lat	281
	Ho Chi Minh	288
	Introduction
	A Resilient Place	15
	History
	Decisive Dates	20
	The First 4,000 Years	25
	The Anti-Colonial Struggle	39
	Limping into a New Century	49
	Features
	Geography	61
	People	69
	Religion	83
	Performing Arts	97
	Literature and Art	105
	Cuisine	123
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	Festivals	92
	Pagodas	118
	Hill Tribes	212
	Hue Citadel	248
	Information panels
	Vietnam's Name	35
	Water Puppets	101
	The Language	117
	Co Loa	159
	Preservation	247
	Places
	Introduction	135
	Northern Vietnam	141
	Hanoi	143
	Beyond Hanoi	163
	Hai Phong and Ha Long	177
	The Far North	191
	Tonkin Coast	217
	Central Vietnam	235
	Hue	237
	Da Nang and Hoi An	253
	Southern Vietnam	265
	Nha Trang	271
	Da Lat	278
	Ho Chi Minh	289
	Beyond Ho Chi Minh	307
	Mekong Delta	319
	Travel Tips
	Getting Acquainted	338
	Planning the Trip	339
	Practical Tips	343
	Getting Around	351
	Where to Stay	355
	Eating Out	362
	Attractions	365
	Festivals	367
	Shopping	368
	Language	370
	Further Reading	371

Editorial Reviews

A colorful, glossy guide for tourists to the southeast Asian country. Reviews the history and features, then describes places to visit in northern, central, and southern Vietnam. Includes tips on such matters as planning a trip, getting around, where to stay and eat, attractions, festivals, shopping, and the language. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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