Marco Polo Travel Handbook: Vietnam

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For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo.The Vietnam Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion. Inside the Vietnam Marco Polo Travel Handbook:Good Morning Vietnam! Let Marco Polo lead you through this fascinating Southeast Asian country, known not just for its beauty but also the friendliness of its people. Ancient trading towns, imposing palaces and pagodas, and beautiful beaches enchant every visitor.Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of information into a format which is easy to understand. The infographics illustrate, amongst other things, Vietnam at a glance, the green hell and puppets that dance on the water.In the mood for: Fun suggestions help you to experience the variety of Vietnam, whatever your personal preferences and interests. 3D images show you inside the Cu Chi tunnels and vividly explain the construction of a Vietnamese pagoda.Tours: Discover Vietnam!Exciting tours either motorised or on foot, lead from north to south through the entire country, from Saigon into the highlands, to the Mekong Delta, into the mountains and to the sea. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way. Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, staying the night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening. What are Vietnam's typical dishes and where can you sample them? What is there to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this chapter.In depth knowledge: Knowledge is king and Marco Polo Handbooks are packed full of information to help you get the best out of your trip. The Marco Polo Tips reveal where you can zoom through the Vietnamese highlands on an old motorbike, where you can stay the night on board a junk and why one should observe a few rules of conduct when visiting the hill tribes.Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket.