Author(s): Nick Ray & Wendy Yanagihara

Travel

Sit down to a steaming bowl of pho on a bustling Hanoi boulevard. Kick back on a languorous boat ride down the Mekong Delta. Swim at a secluded highlands waterfall. Welcome to Vietnam. Endless attractions and adventures await. Make your own connection to this beguiling country with our inspirational, best-selling guide.

• connect with culture â History and Culture chapters offer in-depth coverage of the countryâÂÂs rich and dynamic heritage
• be insired â new highlights, itineraries and planning sections help you plot your path
• discover the far-flung - with comprehensive coverage of regional VietnamâÂÂs mountain villages, unspoiled beaches and remote forests
• sleep in style - with the recommendations of VietnamâÂÂs best accommodation options, from family-run guesthouses to five-star hotels
• get around - with detailed and cross-referenced maps, including a full-colour country map

First published 1991; this 8th edition February 2005.