Vietnam - Andrew D. W Forbes

Vietnam has a strong sense of identity, possessing a unique cultural heritage. With its stunning natural setting, sweeping views from high in the mountains and the impressive architecture in Hanoi, this country incites love at first sight. Be inspired to visit by the brand new Insight Pocket Guide Vietnam, a concise, full-color guide to this paradise that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that Vietnam has to offer.

Inside Insight Pocket Guide Vietnam:

Where To Go takes you from the capital city of Hanoi to the more peaceful area of Quang Ninh Province where no trip to northern Vietnam would be complete without. It harbours some of the most stunning views in Vietnam and is well worth a visit. If you would like to explore some of the local nature and wildlife that Vietnam has to offer then a visit to Back Ma National Park is highly recommended. 12 miles from Lang Co it has become Vietnam's best nature refuge, with 2.147 plant species, 358 birds and 132 mammals.

Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including the Imperial Tombs, Halong Bay and water puppetry which is an art form unique to vietnam .

Perfect Tour provides an itinerary for best way to get the most out of a trip to Vietnam.

What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from watersports and shopping to trekking and diving, plus the perhaps unanticipated golf courses doted around the country.

Essential information onVietnams culture, including a brief history of the country.

Eating Out covers the countries best cuisine.

Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants.

A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.

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