What is a good guide to use when going to Vietnam?

Question

Thanks.

Answer 1

if your asking about a book , most tourists are happy w/ "lonely planet" . "dicovery channel" also puts out a colorfull informative pocket guide called "insight vietnam".... once your in viet nam w/ a basic itinerary most tour shops are about the same [ quality and price] and most[not all] motor bike driver/guides are "a ok"..... be adventurous and flexable and you will enjoi vn.

Answer 2

Lisalau generally has the right answer. More specifically, you cannot get a better guide than a native Vietnamese.

There are numerous ESL schools and universities with curriculum that include learning English. Many of these students will be a tour guide for the cost of their travels just for the experience of speaking English in a real world situation. These student guides are not just a great value. They can get you beyond the tourists traps and give you a true experience of Vietnam's greatest asset, which is meeting the Vietnamese people. There is no guide book that can give you that experience.

Answer 3

Stay of the Ho Chi Men Trail and keep your eye out for the VC.

Answer 4

some1 who can speak ur language.

Answer 5

Lutienent Dan "Keep your head down and shut up!"

Answer 6

Get a copy of "Culture Shock - Vietnam"

Also, check the dates of the other books that you can find. Some are quite dated. At least they were the last time I browsed the shelves at B&N.

Answer 7

a vietnamese person