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Rugged scenery, vibrant colour, diverse people: the north represents the finest Vietnam has to offer. Footprintfocus covers all the top attractions, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track.

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Rugged scenery, vibrant colour, diverse people and the thrill of discovering the unknown: the north represents the finest Vietnam has to offer. Explore the charming, tree-lined boulevards of Hanoi, visit hill tribe minorities, and marvel at the jagged islands of Halong Bay; Footprint Hanoi & Northern Vietnam covers all the top attractions in this magnificent region, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. Provides recommendations for all budgets on where to eat, sleep and try the local beer, as well as the low-down on the best food markets and water puppet theatre.

- Essentials section with practical advice on getting there and around.
- Highlights map so you know what not to miss.
- Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep and relax.
- Detailed street maps for Hanoi and other key locations in northern Vietnam
- Slim enough to fit in your pocket.

Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprint guide will help you get the most out of Hanoi & northern Vietnam without weighing you down.

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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

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Based in Hanoi for the last four years, David W Lloyd is a travel writer and photographer. His work has been featured in publications including the New York Times, Wanderlust and Travel + Leisure. Specialising in Laos and Vietnam, he has also written features on Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Singapore.

David s favourite destinations in Vietnam include central Quang Binh province thanks to its otherworldly caving and warm, welcoming people. He also spends as much time as he can cycling the twisting mountain roads of the far north. In Laos, he most enjoys the trekking and variety of food in Luang Nam Tha and watching the world go by over a quality coffee in Luang Prabang.

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