Full Description
Baedeker; the most famous and cherished travel brand in the world. This superb full-color, illustrated guide features 3D laminated cut-outs to show you the key sights in perspective and a large, fully-indexed, pull-out map. Additional detailed maps and plans can also be found throughout the guide, clearly pin-pointing the best places to stay and the top places to eat and drink. At the heart of the guide is a wealth of comprehensive information written by experts on the sights and top attractions, in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Also included are practical travel tips covering accommodation and food and drink for all budgets, entertainment, sport, transport and health; not to mention some insider tips for saving money or having a unique travel experience. There is also a variety of recommended tours covering the best routes available, to ensure you get the most from your destination. The plastic wallet allows you to keep the guide and map together and ensures that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker - setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
Contents
BACKGROUNDPopulation, Politics, Economy; A Colourful Mix; Religion; Buddha and Co.; History; Early Empires and Civilizations; The Great Dynasties; Under Foreign Rule; Vietnam War; Unity and the Socialist Period; Flight by Sea; Art and Culture; Art History; 3D: Vietnamese Pagoda; Music, Theatre and Film; Arts and Crafts; Famous People; PRACTICALITIES: Accomodation; Arrival, Before the Journey; Beach Holidays; Children in Vietnam; Electricity; Emergency; Etiquette and Customs; Festivals, Holidays, Events; Happy New Year!; Food and Drink; Health; Information; Language; Literature and Film; Media; Money; Opening Hours; Personal Safety; Post, Telecommunications; Prices, Discounts; Shopping; Sport and Outdoors; Time; Transport; Travellers with Disabilities; When to Go. TOURS: Travelling in Vietnam; Tour 1: Through the Whole Country from South to North; Tour 2: From Saigon into the Highlands; Tour 3: Into the Mekong Delta; Tour 4: Mountains and Sea. SIGHTS FROM A to Z: Buon Ma Thuot; Can Tho; Chau Doc; Cu Chi; 3D: Tunnels of Cu Chi; Da Lat; Da Nang; Dien Bien Phu; DMZ; Dong Hoi; Dry Ha Long Bay; Ha Long Bay; Hai Phong; Hanoi; Uncle Ho; Hoi An; Hue; Lang Son; Mekong Delta; Rice - No Pain, No Grain; My Lai; My Son; My Tho; Nha Trang; Phan Rang; Phan Thiet, Mui Ne; Phu Quoc; Qui Nhon; Red River Delta; Vietnamese Puppets; Sa Pa; Saigon (Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt); Tay Ninh; Cao-Dai-Tempel; Vung Tau. Glossary; Index; List of Maps and Illustrations; Photo Credits; Publishers Information.
