Frommer's Vietnam
Chapter One
The Best of Vietnam
Vietnam offers adventures and curiosities around every corner. Be ready for a wild
ride in a colorful and chaotic land-along the way, you'll discover tranquil places and
opportunities to connect with local people. Below are the best Vietnam has to offer,
from fine dining to off-the-beaten-track oddities.
1 The Best Vietnam Experiences
Eat on the Street: "Real" Vietnamese
food is best at street side or in small
market areas, and, though it might be
a little grungy or off-putting to some,
dining alfresco in old Indochina
offers the most authentic and delicious
meals. Prepare yourself for
some adventurous dining, or in Ho
Chi Minh City, try Ngon Restaurant
(p. 348) for a safe overview of Vietnamese
fare. See "Where to Dine"
sections in following chapters.
Get Lost in the Markets: In Vietnam
the market-spelled Cho and
pronounced like the beginning of the
word "could"-is the epicenter of
culture and commerce. The best market
for tourists is Ben Thanh Market
(p. 351) in Saigon, which cat ... read full excerpt from Frommer's Vietnam ebook
