The Rough Guide to Vietnam 5

by Dodd, Jan; Dodd, Jan; Dodd, Jan; Lewis, Mark; Lewis, Mark; Lewis, Mark; Rough Guides

• ISBN13: 9781843536161
• ISBN10: 1843536161
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-18
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Rough Guide to Vietnamis ideal for people who want to travel independently and discover more about this incredibly diverse country. It includes lively reviews of the best places to eat, from street kitchens to the upmarket restaurants of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and practical advice on activities, from home-stays in ethnic minority villages to boat trips around Ha Long Bay and visits to its national parks. There are extensive, user-friendly descriptions of Vietnam's many sights, including Hui's Imperial city, temples and pagodas and Vietnam's impressive colonial architecture, as well as its deserted beaches and the waterways of the Mekong Delta.

Table of Contents

Colour section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 5
Where to go	p. 7
When to go	p. 13
Things not to miss	p. 15
Basics	p. 25
Getting there	p. 27
Red tape and visas	p. 35
Information	p. 37
Insurance	p. 38
Health	p. 39
Costs, money and banks	p. 47
Getting around	p. 50
Accommodation	p. 57
Eating and drinking	p. 60
Communications	p. 68
The media	p. 71
Opening hours	p. 72
Festivals and religious events	p. 72
Sport and outdoor pursuits	p. 76
Crime and personal safety	p. 77
Shopping	p. 80
Culture and etiquette	p. 82
Working and studying in Vietnam	p. 83
Travellers with special needs	p. 85
Travelling with children	p. 86
The environment and ethical toursism	p. 86
Guide	p. 89
Ho Chi Minh City and around	p. 91
The Mekong Delta	p. 149
The southern and central highlands	p. 209
The south-central coast	p. 245
The central provinces	p. 293
Hanoi and around	p. 383
Ha Long Bay and the northern seaboard	p. 445
The far north	p. 473
Contexts	p. 517
Some history	p. 519
Religion and beliefs	p. 547
Vietnam's ethnic minorities	p. 560
Music and theatre	p. 572
Environmental issues	p. 582
Books and maps	p. 590
Vietnam in the movies	p. 599
Language	p. 697
Travel store	p. 619
Small print & Index	p. 627
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