Vietnam is characterized by an exclusive mix of natural beauty and cultural diversity. It has one of the most ancient cultures of Southeast Asia. Its landscape ranges from mountain passes to lush rice fields and the most beautiful beaches of Southeast Asia, with 1, 860 miles (3, 000 km) of tropical coast. The book offers walking and driving itineraries, accompanied by maps with cross references to the descriptions of the sites. Active travelers will find excursions along unusual itineraries: walk through the shops of the Old Quarter of Hanoi, take the legendary Mandarin Road, and visit the tunnels used by Viet Cong during the war. Unique experiences include kite-surfing in Mui Ne, seeing tigers in Chu Mom Ray Park, visiting the markets of the mountain tribes, and traveling the Ho Chi Minh Highway. | National Geographic Traveler Vietnam 4th Edition by James Sullivan, Paperback | Indigo Chapters