Berlitz Pocket Guide Vietnam

This fully revised and updated edition is packed with all the information you need to enjoy Vietnam, including comprehensive coverage of all major attractions and places to go, such as Halong Bay and Ho Chi Minh City and also provides practical travel advice on hotels, restaurants and more. Full-colour, fold-out maps provide instant orientation.

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This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide provides all the information you need to enjoy Vietnam in a handy and genuinely pocketable format. Whether you want to go shopping for silk, try your hand at scuba diving or climb Mt Fansipan, this guide captures everything there is to see and do, including activities for children. Colour-coded sections allow you to locate the information you need quickly and full-colour, fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are, making this guide ideal for on-the-spot-reference. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted on a dedicated, double-page spread, capturing everything you simply can't afford to miss and ensuring you make the most of your stay. Explore fascinating temples and the Imperial Tombs, or experience the unique art of water-puppetry in a traditional performance, cultural tips such as these will give you a deeper understanding of the country's heritage. A dedicated 'Eating Out' section provides information on local cuisine and recommends popular dishes worth a try, it also provides some useful phrases to help with reading the menu and placing orders. A concise 'History' section delves into Vietnam's past and traces key events up to the modern day, including the rise and fall of legendary kings and emperors along the way. An invaluable 'Travel Tips' section provides an A-Z summary of practical information, covering accommodation for all budgets, transport, climate, health, religion and much more. You will find full-colour photographs accompanying the text throughout, making this guide truly a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.