Fodor's Essential Vietnam

Whether you want to

cruise through Halong Bay, eat street food in Hanoi, or trek to rice
terraces in Sapa, the local Fodor's travel experts in Vietnam are here
to help! Fodor's Essential Vietnam guidebook is packed with
maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need
to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read
layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's "Essential" guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel
Guide Series of 2020!

Fodor's Essential Vietnam
travel guide includes:

• 
  AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE
  to the top things to see and do
  


• 
  MULTIPLE ITINERARIES
  to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  


• 
  MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS
  to help you navigate confidently
  


• 
  COLOR PHOTOS
  throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  


• 
  HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS
  on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping,
  activities, side-trips, and more
  


• 
  PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES
  on "Vietnam's Natural Wonders," "Vietnam's Pagodas" and more
  


• 
  TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS
  including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and
  saving time and money
  


• 
  HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
  providing rich context on the local people, politics, cuisine,
  geography and more
  


• 
  SPECIAL FEATURES
  on "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "What to Eat and
  Drink"
  


• 
  LOCAL WRITERS
  to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  


• 
  Vietnamese LANGUAGE PRIMER
  with useful words and essential phrases
  


• 
  UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON:
  Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Sapa,
  Danag, Hoi An, Phu Quoc, Dalat, Nha Trang, Haiphong, and more.
  

Planning on visiting Southeast Asia? Check out Fodor's Thailand and
Fodor's In Focus Singapore.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide
does not contain all the images or text included in the physical
edition.

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