
Vietnam - Central Vietnam (PDF Chapter)
This is the Central Vietnam chapter from Lonely Planet’s Vietnam guidebook.
The geographic heart of the nation, central Vietnam is packed with historic sights and cultural interest, and blessed with ravishing beaches and outstanding national parks. Marvel at Hue and its Imperial Citadel, royal tombs and excellent street food.
- travel back in time in the historic old port of Hoi An
- maps
- go underground in one of the world’s most outstanding caving destinations, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
- transport
- tread in the footsteps of emperors from the Forbidden Purple City to the imperial tombs in Hue
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: North-Central Vietnam, Ninh Binh Province, Vinh, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Dong Hoi, South-Central Vietnam, Demilitarised Zone, Dong Ha, Hue & Around, Bach Ma National Park, Lang Co Beach, Danang & Around, Hoi An & Around, My Son.

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