The First Guide to Rail Travel in Vietnam! Vietnam is experiencing a resurgence of business opportunities, as well as foreign travelers. Rail travel in Vietnam is convenient since many places in this narrow country are on or not far from the railway line. Vietnam by Rail includes the history and importance of the railways and contains a km-by-km route guide with 13 rail maps showing travelers what to look for and where to stop off. There's information on the Reunification Express, inaugurated in 1976 symbolizing the reunification, which links Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) with Hanoi, as well as information on crossing the border into China and linking with the Trans-Siberian Railway.
There's a comprehensive country guide with 27 town maps showing the best sites; recommended hotels and restaurants for all budgets in such cities as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Danang, the DMZ, Quang Ngai and others. Plus, there's a Vietnam language section, timetable and rail fares, as well as full historical background, cultural tips, visas needed and how to get to Vietnam.
