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Vietnam Baedeker GuideStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionBaedeker is proud to welcome this brand new guide to Vietnam. At the heart of this full-colour and visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information and over 150 detailed recommendations, written by experts. From the magnificent monuments and palaces, to the unspoilt natural environment, you will find all the sights and top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective and include a Vietnamese Pagoda and the tunnels of Cu Chi, brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear and concise background texts explore Vietnam's fascinating history, tracing key events such as the great dynasties, Vietnam War, unity and the Socialist period. However Vietnam has far more to offer tourists than remnants of a war-torn past and this guide uncovers special topics of interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life in Vietnam, its astounding beauty and the friendliness of its people that is unparalleled anywhere else. Throughout the guide you will also find the answers to Vietnam's more intriguing cultural questions such as 'What made the Bach Dang River so famous?' and 'Who lived under 50 different names?'. Table of contentsBACKGROUND: Good Morning,Vietnam!; Facts; Natural Environment; Population, 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. |