Footprint`s Vietnam Handbook will guide you from the elegant, belle-epoque boulevards of Hanoi to the frenetic motorcycle hum of Ho Chi Minh City. Great coverage of the top activities & sights in the country, including cookery schools, kayaking & motorbike tours. Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from remote ethnic markets to deserted white-sand beaches.

Includes:: comprehensive information from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape. Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget. Full-colour planning section to inspire you & help you find the best experiences. From the vibrant Pearl of the Orient to the towering karst islands of Halong Bay, Footprint`s fully updated edition will help you navigate this dynamic destination.

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Vietnam Insight Guide is dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections explore the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues, whilst selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the place. The ‘ Places’ section is grouped geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main cities in the region or country. ...

Vietnam on an indexed, double-sided map at 1:900, 000 from ITMB, a company which, although based in Vancouver, has strong Vietnamese connections & uses local cartographers to produce many of their titles. The map

Includes:: several street plans & enlargements. The map divides the country north/south, with an overlap between the sides. Altitude colouring shows the topography, with numerous peaks & spot heights in mountainous areas. Swap areas are also marked. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected local roads, tracks & trails, with driving distances on main routes & locations of border crossings. Various routes of the Ho Chi Minh Trail are highlighted. Railway lines & local airports are included. The map indicates numerous places of interest, both historic sites & natural curiosities, some annotated with brief descriptions. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1°. Each side of the map is indexed separately. Additional panels, placed on the appropriate side of the map, present:* Street plans of central Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hue, Da Nang, Can Tho & Hoi An, showing selected hotels & guest houses, various sights & facilities.* Enlargements showing the Greater Hanoi area, plus the environs of Hue indicating locations of various temples & tombs.* An enlargement of the Phu Quoc Island at 1:200, 000.* An administrative map of the country showing the division into provinces.



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Vietnam in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...

In this all new third edition, veteran travel writer Len Rutledge introduces the most adventurous travelers to the lost secrets of Vietnam, Laos, & Cambodia.

Visitors can now experience the brilliant achievements of the Khmer, the Cham, & the Vietnamese civilizations. Tourists will be dazzled by the brilliant green rice paddies, the white beaches, the rugged mountains, fertile valleys, & the modern growing cities that house ancient temples & ruins as well.

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Vietnam in the new Marco Polo Guide series designed to enable travellers to have fun & feel relaxed the moment they arrive to their destination. In a compact format & budget-priced, these guides feature full colour & high quality content with unique insider tips. The information is presented in a straightforward & engaging format with three main sections: an introduction to the location & including highlights & insider tips, a sightseeing & entertainment part, & a practical information chapter; all accompanied by atlas pages & a pull out map. The guides starts with a geographical & historical context, suggestions on what not to miss, great places for free, what to do if it rains, chill out, relax & unique experiences to make the visit even more memorable. The perfect route/day will show the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. The sightseeing chapters organise the area in sections & for each one show suggested routes, referenced to the atlas & pull-out map, best places & attractions with practical tips on how to avoid queues, get the best views, where to eat & drink, shopping, entertainment, where to stay & much more. The last section offers a few tours suggestions, travel with kids special pages, festivals & events calendar, travel tips, useful phrases & dos & don’ts. The road atlas pages offer detailed mapping cross-referenced to the sites featured in the book, & a fully indexed pull-out map with its own plastic wallet at the back of the guide. ...

Marco Polo Spiral Guides are for travelers who have little time to prepare for a trip, don`t want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out & love all things ultra-practical & easy to use. Top 10 sights: From the top down to make it easy to prioritise! Don`t miss: Each chapter highlights the absolute must-sees for each area. ...

Marco Polo Handbooks offer expert advice & are aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination
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Travel -down the dragon`s spine- with Moon Vietnam. With a unique perspective & advice you can trust from writer & Vietnamese transplant Dana Filek-Gibson, Moon Vietnam has everything you need to know to explore this beautiful country your way. Moon Vietnam will take you anywhere you want to go. Experience the metropolitan buzz of Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi like a local, or discover the other side of Vietnam through tranquil beaches, mist-covered jungles, & lush terraced rice paddies that cover the countryside. Travel with complete confidence using Moon`s strategic itineraries & best activities, such as how to beach hop to resort towns like Nha Trang, & discover Ha Long Bay`s eerie labyrinth of limestone islands & caves. With over sixty expertly crafted maps & gorgeous photos, this full-color guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive & unique experience. Moon Vietnam covers: Hanoi Ha Long Bay & the Northern Coast The Central Provinces The South-Central Coast Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) The Mekong Delta ...

Double-sided, folded, nature tourism map of Vietnam at 1:1, 000, 000 from Fauna & Flora International, with enlargements of some areas at 1:250, 000; the map is aimed at those seeking the wildlife of Vietnam as well those interested in conservation efforts in the country. The main mapping shows national, provincial, paved/unpaved roads, & walking tracks; railway lines & stops are clearly marked. International, provincial, & district boundaries are indicated, & a variety of symbols show points of interest such as temples, dive centers; national parks, nature reserves, & cultural & historical sites are displayed in bright bold symbols & colouring to make them more easily identifiable. Topography is shown through altitude shading at varying intervals & selected spot heights. Enlargements at 1:250, 000 are included of: Sa Pa Area; Cát Tiên National Park; Pu Lông tp Cuc Phuong National Park; Cát Ba National Park; & the Côn Ð?o & Ða L?t Area. Topographical detail is enhanced through contour lines & additional spot heights to the main mapping. Areas with concentrations of particular wildlife, including crocodile lakes, & butterfly & turtle nesting sites are prominently indicated. The map also contains boxes giving detailed wildlife information about certain areas of the country, as well as useful telephone numbers & recommended activities for each national park, nature reserve, & cultural & historical site. ...