This brand new edition Insight Guide to Vietnam features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography, including double page spreads of some of the most outstanding views. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of this diverse country and to help you plan your trip priorities. An Editor's choice section highlights the most unique experiences Vietnam has to...MoreThis brand new edition Insight Guide to Vietnam features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography, including double page spreads of some of the most outstanding views. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of this diverse country and to help you plan your trip priorities. An Editor's choice section highlights the most unique experiences Vietnam has to offer, along with personal recommendations on what to see and do. An in-depth Places section covers the entire country region-by-region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation. Colour-coded sections cover history and interesting features on everything from art and culture to the local people. A comprehensive Travel Tips section details transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, activities, and an A-Z of other practical information, including useful contact numbers, to ensure your trip goes smoothly. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
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A revised and updated guide to Vietnam bringing to life the country's history, culture, cuisine and people. It covers the main attractions from Hanoi's Old Quarter to Ho Chi Minh's Cho Lon, including the mist-shrouded wonders of Ha Long to the hot and humid delta of the great Mekong.
"DK Eyewitness Vietnam & Angkor Wat" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Vietnam the guide includes in-depth coverage of Vietnam's best attractions from the floating markets of the Mekong Delta in the south to the hill towns inhabited by the Hmong minority in the north,...More"DK Eyewitness Vietnam & Angkor Wat" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Vietnam the guide includes in-depth coverage of Vietnam's best attractions from the floating markets of the Mekong Delta in the south to the hill towns inhabited by the Hmong minority in the north, and unearths the best Vietnamese beaches, islands and unforgettable trekking in between. Illustrated food features highlight the differing regional cuisines, and detailed listings of the best hotels in Vietnam and restaurants in Vietnam have been provided by resident experts. A full chapter is dedicated to Angkor in neighbouring Cambodia, with the astounding temples illustrated in glorious detail. Specially devised walking tours take you easily to the heart of Vietnam's bustling cities with sights, beaches, markets and festivals listed town by town. Whether zipping around old Hanoi in a pedal-powered cyclo or dining on the exquisite local cuisine, the "Eyewitness Guide to Vietnam and Angkor Wat" is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the "DK Eyewitness Guide to Vietnam & Angkor Wat".
This authoritative guide to all the major sights you'll want to see in Vietnam—and many lesser known surprises as well—leads readers from the ancient capital of Hanoi, a lovely city of parks and lakes, to the now-silent battlefields where first France and then America met defeat, to booming Ho Chi Minh City (once Saigon) and the steamy waterworld of the Mekong Delta.
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos are more accessible than ever before. For the first time in over three decades, it is possible to bicycle around Angkor Wat, motorcycle through hill tribe areas of North Vietnam, or cruise on a cargo boat through the Mekong Delta. Throughout the region, authorities are turning battlefields into marketplaces and tourist attractions. Logging thousands ...MoreVietnam, Cambodia, and Laos are more accessible than ever before. For the first time in over three decades, it is possible to bicycle around Angkor Wat, motorcycle through hill tribe areas of North Vietnam, or cruise on a cargo boat through the Mekong Delta. Throughout the region, authorities are turning battlefields into marketplaces and tourist attractions. Logging thousands of kilometers by train, bus, jeep, boat, moto, bicycle, and on foot, author Michael Buckley explored all three countries extensively, getting to know the people, the customs, and the landscape. He helps you have a truly personal experience. Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat—without hassles or regrets. Complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and special emphasis on leading destinations such as the War Crimes Museum in Saigon, Vietnam's French-built mansions and tree-shaded boulevards in Hanoi, the Angkor Wat towers, and the unspoiled natural environment and traditional culture of Laos,
