Insight Guides: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Smart Guide (Insight Smart Guide)

"SmartGuide Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City" is a pocket-sized encyclopedia of local knowledge. Its unique A-Z format is packed with information and listings selected and updated by local writers. "Smart Guide Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City" condenses these two cities' neighbourhoods into an easy-reference travel companion, giving you instant access to all the key sights and attractions, alongside beautiful pictures and detailed mapping. After a concise run-down of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City's must-see attractions, the Area sections reveal the most interesting neighbourhoods in the cities, from Hanoi's elegant French Quarter to the iconic sites in Ho Chi Minh City's District One, as well as excursions to the areas around, including the stunning Halong Bay and the lush landscape of the Mekong Delta. There is a detailed Atlas section to aid navigation around the country. The A-Z features over 400 listings organised by everything from architecture to the war trail, so readers can pick and choose what to see and do, whether that's exploring the markets, watching a traditional water puppet performance or taking a quiet moment for contemplation at a pagoda. In addition, "Insight Guides'" trademark cultural and historical focus is evident in the chapters on film, literature and music, dance and theatre. Sections on hotels, essential information and transport help you make the most of their visit.