Vietnam by Dorai, Francis instant download

Vietnam by Dorai, Francis instant download

384 pages : 23 cm, This guide features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography, including double page spreads of some of the most outstanding views. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of this diverse country and to help you plan your trip priorities. An Editor's choice section highlights the most unique experiences Vietnam has to offer, along with personal recommendations on what to see and do. An in-depth Places section covers the entire country region-by-region, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation. Colour-coded sections cover history and interesting features on everything from art and culture to the local people, Includes bibliographical references (page 375) and index, Introduction. Triumph over adversity ; Geography and landscape -- History. Decisive dates ; Early history ; The seeds of revolution -- Features. People ; Hill tribes ; Religion ; Performing arts ; Art, crafts, and literature ; Vietnamese cuisine ; Architecture -- Insights. Mini features. Vietnam's last emperor ; Tet : the Lunar New Year ; Puppetry in motion ; The literary scene ; Pho : Vietnam in a bowl ; Opium in the Northwest ; The French Factor ; Dragon fruit and fish sauce ; Photo features. Vietnamese festivals ; Vietnamese temples and pagodas ; Ethnic minority culture and clothing ; The Imperial City at Hue -- Places. Northern Vietnam. Hanoi ; Around Hanoi ; Northwest Vietnam ; Northeast Vietnam ; The Tonkin Coast ; Central Vietnam. Hue ; Danang and Hoi An ; South to Quy Nhon ; Nha Trang and Dalat. Nha Trang and surroundings ; Dalat and surroundings ; Southern Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City ; Around Ho Chi Minh City ; The Mekong Delta -- Travel tips. Transport. Getting there-- By air ; By road ; Getting around. From major airports ; Domestic travel ; By train ; By bus ; By car and minivan ; Motorbike rentals ; Boats