Vietnam Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide - with pull out map

Description

Explore Vietnam with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that Vietnam has to offer... Vietnam is a country caught between the past and a new dawn. Moss and patina might cover the ancient sites but the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are a bustle with all the trappings of modernity, and visitors cannot quite believe their eyes. Beyond all the traditional views of Vietnam, of the War, opium pipes and snake wine, this practical, pocket-sized guide leads you to National Parks rich in wildlife, and to natural wonders that will leave you awestruck, whether at Halong Bay in the north or in the flooded world of the Mekong Delta. In between there are 3,200km (2,000 miles) of coast with islands, beaches and hidden hideaways to explore... This is Vietnam! Your Marco Polo Vietnam Pocket Guide includes: Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into this wonderful country. Discover how you can support a children's aid project by staying at a Baguette & Chocolat guesthouse, or where you can ride an elephant through the jungle. Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Vietnam experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself. Sightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area so you can easily plan your trip. Discovery Tours - specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Vietnam. Experience all of Vietnam's vivid character with these personal tours. Vietnam in full-colour - Marco Polo Vietnam Pocket Guide includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip. Touring App - you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! Road Atlas and pull-out map - we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful Vietnamese phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Vietnam Pocket Guide to show you around this wonderful country. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Vietnam has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.

Marco Polo is synonymous with travel and the perfect brand name for a travel guide publisher. They have an experienced team with many years of expertise in successfully producing and selling cartographic products and travel guides. They offer an extensive range of high quality publications, including Marco Polo Guides - the guides with Insider Tips, spiral guides, travel handbooks, traditional folded maps, laminated city & holiday maps, road atlases and phrasebooks.