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"At Saigon one exists; at Hanoi one lives," wrote one 19th-century French visitor. Stroll along the elegant tree-lined boulevards and admire the weathered colonial buildings while in the distance ultra-modern office blocks shoot up from the ground. Few places sum up Vietnam's history and future like Hanoi, while the Northern country retains what every visitor is looking for: the beauty of unspoilt Vietnam. Footprintfocus will guide you around Vietnam's charming capital and north, giving useful advice on what to see and do along the way. Perfect for intrepid travellers, there's an ideal balance of must-see destinations and little-known gems. - Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there and around.
- Comprehensive listings of where to eat, drink and sleep.
- Detailed street maps to help you find your way around.
- Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate this fascinating region, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of your trip without weighing you down.The content of Footprintfocus Hanoi and Northern Vietnam guide has been extracted from Footprint's Vietnam Handbook.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1) Planning your trip 2) Hanoi & around (Hoan Kiem Lake and Central Hanoi; West of Hoan Kiem Lake; South of Hoan Kiem Lake; Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum complex; Outer Hanoi; Around Hanoi) 3) Northern Vietnam (The Far North; The Northeast; East and south of Hanoi) 4) Background 5) Practicalities 6) Index
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Claire Boobbyer is a freelance writer, editor and photographer and has had an attachment to all things Latin ever since she backpacked around South America over 10 years ago. As well as co-authoring Footprint Belize, Guatemala & Southern Mexico, she has authored Footprint’s Guatemala and Vietnam and contributed to Footprint’s Mexico & Central America, Cuba and Thailand. Her photography has appeared in Footprint guides to Asia, Latin America and Cuba, as well as several other travel publications. Claire is currently in Vietnam and working on the newest edition Handbook for us. See also claireboobbyer.com.
Zusammenfassung
“At Saigon one exists; at Hanoi one lives,” wrote one 19th-century French visitor. Stroll along the elegant tree-lined boulevards and admire the weathered colonial buildings while in the distance ultra-modern office blocks shoot up from the ground. Few places sum up Vietnam’s history and future like Hanoi, while the Northern country retains what every visitor is looking for: the beauty of unspoilt Vietnam. Footprintfocus will guide you around Vietnam’s charming capital and north, giving useful advice on what to see and do along the way. Perfect for intrepid travellers, there’s an ideal balance of must-see destinations and little-known gems. • Essentials section with indispensable information on getting there and around.
• Comprehensive listings of where to eat, drink and sleep.
• Detailed street maps to help you find your way around.
• Slim enough to fit in your pocket.
Packed with practical and detailed advice on how to navigate this fascinating region, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of your trip without weighing you down.The content of Footprintfocus Hanoi and Northern Vietnam guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Vietnam Handbook.
