The Rough Guide to Vietnam (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Practical travel guide to Vietnam featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Vietnam, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Vietnam, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This title has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to Vietnam covers: Ho Chi Minh City and around, The Mekong Delta, The Central Highlands, The Southern Coast, Central Vietnam, The Northern Coast, Hanoi and around, The Far North. Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Vietnam, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Ca Mau Peninsula to family activities in child-friendly places, like Tra Su Bird Santuary or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Ha Long Bay. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Vietnam entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of Vietnam give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for water puppetry, boat trips, cycling, kayaking or exploring markets. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, Kon Tum and Son My's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Vietnam, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Vietnam, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Vietnam, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Ma Pi Leng Pass and the spectacular Khai Dinh Mausoleum. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Hoi An, Hue and many more locations in Vietnam, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time. This practical travel guide to Vietnam features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Vietnam guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Vietnam easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Vietnam has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide to VIETNAM covers: Ho Chi Minh City and around, the Mekong Delta, the central highlands, the southern coast, central Vietnam, the northern coast, Hanoi and around and the far north. Inside this Vietnam travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Vietnam, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Ca Mau Peninsula to family activities in child-friendly places, like Tra Su Bird Sanctuary or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Ha Long Bay. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Vietnam entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Vietnam, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Vietnam travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for water puppetry, boat trips, cycling, kayaking or exploring markets. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, Kon Tum and Son My's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Vietnam, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Vietnam guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Vietnam features fascinating insights into Vietnam, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Ma Pi Leng Pass and the spectacular Khai Dinh Mausoleum. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Hoi An, Hue and many more locations in Vietnam, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick... INTRODUCTION TO VIETNAM Where to go When to go Author picks Things not to miss Itineraries BASICS Getting there Visas and entry requirements Getting around Accommodation Food and drink Health The media Crime and personal safety Festivals and religious events Sports and outdoor activities Shopping Travelling with children Travel essentials HO CHI MINH CITY AND AROUND Ben Nghe Pham Ngu Lao Ben Thanh North of the centre Cho Lon North of Cho Lon Binh Thanh and District Two Around Ho Chi Minh City THE MEKONG DELTA My Tho and around Ben Tre Tra Vinh and around Vinh Long and around Sa Dec Cao Lanh and around Chau Doc and around Long Xuyen and around Can Tho and around Soc Trang and around Bac Lieu and around Ca Mau and around Rach Gia Ha Tien Hon Chong Peninsula Phu Quoc Island THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS Bao Loc and around Da Lat Around Da Lat Lak Lake Buon Ma Thuot and around Pleiku Around Pleiku Kon Tum THE SOUTHERN COAST The Con Dao Archipelago Vung Tau Long Hai and around Phan Thiet Mui Ne Ca Na Phan Rang and around Nha Trang The north Khanh Hoa coast Quy Nhon and around Quang Ngai CENTRAL VIETNAM Hoi An Around Hoi An Da Nang and around Lang Co and around Hue Around Hue The DMZ and around THE NORTHERN COAST Dong Hoi Vinh Ninh Binh and around Haiphong Cat Ba Island Ha Long City Ha Long Bay Bai Tu Long Bay HANOI AND AROUND Hoan Kiem Lake and around The Old Quarter The French Quarter Ba Dinh District West Lake and around West of the centre Around Hanoi THE FAR NORTH Sa Pa Around Sa Pa Bac Ha and around The Northwest Loop The Northeast Loop CONTEXTS History Religion and beliefs Vietnam’s ethnic minorities Environmental issues Music and theatre Books Vietnam in the movies Vietnamese Glossary