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The best guide to Vietnam, packed with essentials
All the sights--from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to the Mekong Delta, Hue's Imperial City , and Dien Bien Phu
City strolls, boat trips on Halong Bay, R&R at China Beach, tours of the Cu Chi Tunnels, Montagnard Country treks
Colorful markets, the Hanoi art scene, best sources for lacquerware, silk, and clothing made to order
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
French colonial landmarks, modern towers, family-run minihotels, mountain and beach resorts, stilt-house stays
Villa and terrace restaurants for international and local fare, cafés, expat secrets, sidewalk food stalls
Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
Reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents
33 pages of maps, 15 vacation itineraries, and more
Important contacts, smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Background essays, further reading
Vietnamese vocabulary
Complete index
The best guide to Vietnam, packed with essentials
All the sights--from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to the Mekong Delta, Hue's Imperial City , and Dien Bien Phu
City strolls, boat trips on Halong Bay, R&R at China Beach, tours of the Cu Chi Tunnels, Montagnard Country treks
Colorful markets, the Hanoi art scene, best sources for lacquerware, silk, and clothing made to order
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
French colonial landmarks, modern towers, family-run minihotels, mountain and beach resorts, stilt-house stays
Villa and terrace restaurants for international and local fare, cafés, expat secrets, sidewalk food stalls
Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
Reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents
33 pages of maps, 15 vacation itineraries, and more
Important contacts, smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Background essays, further reading
Vietnamese vocabulary
Complete index
