Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography and climate, Geology, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion and beliefs, Education, Culture, Sport
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information and tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, Travelling with a disability, LGBTQIA+ travellers, Travelling with kids, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Outdoor activities, Opening hours, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
PART TWO NORTHERN VIETNAM
Northern Vietnam: An Overview
Highlights
Chapter 3 Hanoi (Ha N?i) and Around
History, When to visit, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information and tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Around Hanoi
Chapter 4 The Northern Mountains
When to visit, H.a B.nh, Mai Chau and Pu Luong, Son La, ?i?n Bien Ph?, Thac Ba and Mu Cang Ch?i, Sa Pa, B?c Ha and around, Thai Nguyen Province, Ba B? National Park and around, Ha Giang, Cao B?ng, L?ng Son
Chapter 5 The Northern Coast and the Red River Delta
When to visit, H? Long city and H? Long Bay, H?i Ph.ng and Cat Ba, Nam ??nh and around, Ninh B.nh
PART THREE CENTRAL VIETNAM
Central Vietnam: An Overview
Highlights
Chapter 6 The Northern Central Coast
When to visit, Ngh? An Province, Ha Tinh Province, ??ng H?i and Phong Nha, Hu? and around
Chapter 7 ?a N?ng
History, When to visit, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 8 The Southern Central Coast
When to visit, H?i An, The Cham Islands (Cu Lao Cham), Tam K?, Qu?ng Ng.i and Son M?, L. Son Archipelago, Quy Nhon and the Cham towers of Vijaya, Tuy H.a, Nha Trang, Phan Thi?t
Chapter 9 The Central Highlands
When to visit, Kon Tum, Pleiku, Buon Ma Thu?t, ?a L?t
PART FOUR SOUTHERN VIETNAM
Southern Vietnam: An Overview
Highlights
Chapter 10 The Southeast
When to visit, Vung Tau, Cat Tien National Park, Tay Ninh
Chapter 11 The Mekong Delta
When to visit, M? Tho, Vinh Long, B?n Tre, C?n Tho, Tra Vinh, Sa ?ec, Ha Tien, Chau ??c
Chapter 12 The Southern Islands
Phu Qu?c, Con ??o
Chapter 13 H? Chi Minh City
History, When to visit, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Around H? Chi Minh City
Appendix 1 Menu Decoder
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index
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