DK Eyewitness Travel Guide

US: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2007. Paperback. Good. Vietnam opened its doors to tourists in the late 80s and, while at first a destination frequented by backpackers and war veterans, its appeal has grow n ever since. Blessed with a long coast sprinkled with casuarina-lined beac hes, the country now attracts sun-lovers and surfers, with resorts and spas sprouting all along the coast. Part of the award-winning Eyewitness series , this sumptuously illustrated guide leads readers to it all, from the floa ting markets of the Mekong Delta in the south to the hill towns inhabited b y the Hmong minority in the north, and the best beaches to be found in betw een. A full chapter is dedicated to Angkor in neighbouring Cambodia, with t he astounding temples illustrated in glorious detail. Whether zipping aroun d old Hanoi in a pedal-powered cyclo or dining on the exquisite local cuisi ne, the Eyewitness Guide to Vietnam and Angkor Wat is indispensable.