Author(s): INSIGHT GUIDES

Travel Maps

Flexi Map Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos is a laminated, tear-resistant map which has 6 separate maps, each one accompanied by its own index. It includes a list - with descriptions and some photographs - of 18 recommended sights, divided by theme and linked to the mapping by numbered markers. There is also a handy information section with concise details on getting around, tourist offices, money, tipping, opening times, public holidays, telecommunications, emergency telephone numbers and climate. The main map covers all three countries at a scale of 1:1.8 million (1cm = 18km). The north is shown on one side and the south on the other, with a generous overlap on the mapping. In addition to the region's road and rail networks, places of interest such as National Parks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, temples and historical sites are clearly identified using easy to recognise pictorial symbols. The region's terrain is shown by the use of relief shading with some peak heights given. Hanoi, Vientiane, Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City are all shown at the details scale of 1:17 500, streets, public buildings, hotels and places of interest are clearly highlighted and named.
An additional map of Angkor Wat is located on the back cover for easy access.