Insight Guides Vietnam

by Insight Guides

Insight Guide Vietnam is the complete illustrated guide to the country, combining detailed information and stunning colour photography. The inspirational Best of Vietnam section helps you to make the most of your trip by prioritising where to go and what to see. This is followed by an in-depth series of features exploring Vietnamese history, society and culture, cuisine and architecture. A further six magazine-style photographic essays illustrate different aspects of life in Vietnam such as street food, festivals and wildlife. The Places section features everything you'll need to know about the sights and attractions in each of Vietnam's regions, as well as clear, detailed maps with key sights linked to the text by numbered dots. Our recommended restaurants are listed at the end of each chapter. Comprehensive practical advice is provided in the Travel Tips section at the back of the book, with sections on Transport, Accommodation, Activities, an A-Z of essential travel information and a handy phrasebook.

392 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2012

Reviews

[Am Y · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provides rich history and background on Vietnam and its people, and explains the origins of many famous structures found there today. I did manage to get a strong sense of which sites to visit for a cultural/history trip. It also mentions the Vietnam War and its effects on the country, though not in as much detail as I'd hoped to find. There is a surprising amount of info on Vietnam's many beaches (people don't usually think of Vietnam as a resort destination) and the activities that can be done there. Could have done with more info on Vietnam's many islands, especially the lesser known ones which I have plans to explore sometime in the future.