Insight Guides Vietnam
Insight Guides (Verlag)
978-981-282-037-2 (ISBN)
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This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside inspiring full-colour photography that brings Vietnam's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities and a brand new 'Editor's Choice' section reveals the author's inside take on quirky and interesting things to do, including many exclusive experiences. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country in a region-by-region format with all the principal sites, including temples, pagodas and museums, cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps. An additional country map and street plans inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections make the guide extremely easy to use, whether you want to read the full narrative, or simply dip in and out. Fascinating features explore Vietnam's war-torn history, religion, performing arts, architecture, Vietnamese cuisine and much more. There are also special photo features on festivals, temples and the Imperial City at Hue. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides a wealth of practical information, covering transport, accommodation for all budgets, climate, shopping, health and much more, including an A-Z section of essential tips and useful contact telephone numbers. A contents list for the Travel Tips is printed on the back cover flap which also serves as a handy bookmark. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
Introduction: Triumph over Adversity; Geography and Landscape. History: Decisive Dates; Early History; The Seeds of Revolution. Features: People; Hill Tribes; Religion; Performing Arts; Art, Crafts and literature; Vietnamese Cuisine; Architecture. Insights: Mini Features: Vietnam's Last Emperor; Tet: the Lunar New Year; Puppetry in Motion; The Literary Scene; Pho: Vietnam in a Bowl; Opium in the Northwest; The French Factor; Dragon Fruit and Fish Sauce. Photo Features: Vietnamese Festivals; Vietnamese Temples and Pagodas; Ethnic Minority Culture and Clothing; The Imperial City at Hue. Places: Northern Vietnam; Hanoi; Around Hanoi; Northwest Vietnam; Northeast Vietnam; The Tonkin Coast; Central Vietnam; Hue; Danang and Hoi An; South to Quy Nhon; Nha Trang and Dalat; Nha Trang and Surroundings; Dalat and Surroundings; Southern Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City; Around Ho Chi Minh City; The Mekong Delta. Travel Tips: Transport; Accomodation; Activities; A-Z: Practical Information; Language. Maps: Vietnam; Hanoi; Around Hanoi; Northern Vietnam; Haiphong and Halong; Central Vietnam; Hue; Nguyen Tombs; Danang; Hoi An; Around Nha Trang and Dalat; Nha Trang; Dalat; Ho Chi Minh City; Southern Vietnam; Inside front cover: Vietnam; Inside back cover: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.9.2009 |
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| Reihe/Serie | Insight Guides Main Series |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 162 x 223 mm |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Asien ► Vietnam |
| ISBN-10 | 981-282-037-X / 981282037X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-981-282-037-2 / 9789812820372 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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