Vietnam Insight Guide

Maps: Vietnam; Hanoi; Beyond Hanoi ; Hai Phong/Ha Long; Northern Vietnam; Central Vietnam; Hue; Hoi An; Southern Vietnam; Nha Trang; Da Lat; Ho Chi Minh. Introduction: A Resilient Place. History: Decisive Dates ; The First 4,000 Years ; The Anti-Colonial Struggle ; Limping into a New Century. Essay Features: Geography ; People ; Religion ; Performing Arts ; Literature and Art ; Cuisine. Places: Introduction ; Northern Vietnam ; Hanoi; Beyond Hanoi ; Hai Phong and Ha Long ; The Far North ; Tonkin Coast; Central Vietnam ; Hue ; Da Nang and Hoi An ; Southern Vietnam ; Nha Trang ; Da Lat ; Ho Chi Minh ; Beyond Ho Chi Minh ; Mekong Delta. Photo Features: Festivals; Temples ; Hill Tribes ; Hue Citadel. Information Panels: Vietnam's Name ; Water Puppets ; The Language ; Co Loa ; Preservation. Travel Tips Highlights: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Information; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Nightlife; Culture; Festivals; Shopping; Language; Further Reading