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    Berlitz Pocket Guide Vietnam (Travel Guide eBook)
    Berlitz Pocket Guide Vietnam (Travel Guide eBook)
    Berlitz Pocket Guide Vietnam (Travel Guide eBook)
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    Berlitz Pocket Guide Vietnam (Travel Guide eBook)

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    Berlitz Pocket Guide Vietnam

    The world-renowned pocket travel guide by Berlitz, now with a free bilingual dictionary.

    Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is an ideal on-the-move guide for exploring Vietnam. From top tourist attractions like Ho Chi Minh City, Cham Towers and Hanoi, to cultural gems, including the ornate assembly halls of Hoi An, the unmissable Halong Bay and the colourful Cao Dai Temple, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide. 

    Features of this travel guide to Vietnam:
    - Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography
    - Historical and cultural insights: delve into the country's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
    - Practical full-colour map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
    - Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered
    - Dictionary: quick-reference bilingual language guide to help you with vocabulary 
    - Covers: Hanoi; Day trips from Hanoi; Further afield; The centre; Ho Chi Minh City; Northwest of Ho Chi Minh City; The Mekong Delta

    Get the most out of your trip with: Berlitz Phrase Book & Dictionary Vietnamese

    About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInsight Guides
    Release dateNov 1, 2019
    ISBN9781785732591
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      Vietnam’s Top 10 Attractions

      Top Attraction #1

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      Imperial Tombs

      The mausoleum of Emperor Dong Khanh is just one of several grand tombs near the former capital, Hue. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #2

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      Ho Chi Minh City

      Elegant French colonial architecture gives the city centre a distinguished air. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #3

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      Cham Towers

      The most striking and puzzling Cham monuments are the famous brick temples. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #4

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      Sa Pa

      See the beautiful scenery and visit the lively market in this colourful hill town. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #5

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      Hoi An

      Chinese merchants built ornate assembly halls in this historic trading town. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #6

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      Hanoi

      Its bustling and picturesque Old Quarter dates back to the 13th century. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #7

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      Cu Chi

      The claustrophobic tunnels are a vivid reminder of the war. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #8

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      Halong Bay

      Thousands of craggy islands make a boat excursion in the bay a truly memorable experience. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #9

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      Cao Dai Temple

      This colourful temple near Tay Ninh is the headquarters of an idiosyncratic religion. For more information, click here.

      Top Attraction #10

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      Water puppetry

      An art form unique to Vietnam. For more information, click here.

      A Perfect Tour of Vietnam

      Day 1-3

      Hanoi

      Start the day in the northern capital taking in the architecture and atmosphere. Relax and unwind at Hoan Kiem Lake, stroll through the Old Quarter and visit some museums. The next day, experience Ho Chi Minh’s Communist legacy and visit Ba Dinh. Finish at the ‘Hanoi Hilton,’ the infamous wartime prison. On day three, visit the Temple of Literature and the Ethnology Museum. Lunch at Hanoi Social Club, then take an overnight cruise to Halong Bay.

      Day 4

      Halong Bay

      Stop off at Cat Ba Island and visit the floating villages and caves in the countless karst islands. Take a swim off the boat and then return to Hanoi for the evening.

      Day 5

      Hue

      After a morning flight to Hue, tour the Imperial Citadel and visit the tombs of the Nguyen Kings. Enjoy an evening cruise on the Perfume River.

      Day 6

      Hoi An

      Stroll through the Unesco World Heritage town, exploring the shops, temples, ancient houses and cafés along the river.

      Day 7

      My Son

      Take a morning tour of the ancient Champa holy city of My Son. Do some last-minute shopping and enjoy lunch in Hoi An, then take the evening train to Nha Trang.

      Day 8

      Nha Trang

      Go reef snorkelling, visit the offshore islands and the water rides and slides at Vinpearl Land or just lounge on the beach.

      Day 9-10

      Dalat

      Take a morning bus to the hill resort of Dalat and check into the historic Dalat Palace Hotel. Browse the central market; then walk around the lake, taking in the colonial architecture. On day two, visit the minority villages before returning to town for a gondola ride and a visit to some local temples.

      Day 11-12

      Ho Chi Minh City

      Take a shopping spree along Dong Khoi, stopping to admire the Opera House, People’s Committee Building, Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral. On day two, soak up some history at the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum and have afternoon tea at the Continental Hotel.

      Day 13

      Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple

      Take a tour of the Cu Chi war tunnels and then drive further west to Cao Dai Temple to see Vietnam’s flamboyant indigenous cult. Return to HCMC for a night bus to the Mekong Delta.

      Day 14

      Mekong Delta

      Spend the day in Vinh Long visiting floating markets, island villages and orchards. Be sure to sample the exotic produce and fresh fish. Take a night bus back to Ho Chi Minh City.

      Introduction

      Vietnam has a strong sense of national identity. The country possesses a unique cultural heritage that is distinctively Southeast Asian but also strongly Sinicised (given its long-standing rivalry and close proximity to China). For 30 years after World War II, Vietnam was almost synonymous with war, first with the French and later with the Americans. While the vestiges of war remain, bomb craters have been converted into fishponds and the infamous tunnels into a tourist attraction. The modern Vietnamese slogan, Vietnam is a country, not a war, rings true. The people, once characterised by a certain shyness or insecurity which sometimes manifested itself in a cool or reserved manner, today welcome foreign travellers with open arms and warm

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