This cultural travel guide Vietnam is for travellers who want to experience Vietnam beyond the top sights and gain a deeper understanding of its people, traditions and way of life.

Go beyond sightseeing to discover what makes Vietnam truly Vietnamese - its people, traditions, regional cultures, food, history and way of life. This is a guide not to where to go, but to why Vietnam is the way it is.

Inside you'll discover:

• Vietnamese culture, customs and everyday life
• Regional identities and the traditions that shape life from north to south
• Vietnamese food, regional cuisine and culinary heritage
• Vietnam's history and the events that shaped modern Vietnam
• Buddhist traditions, ancestor worship and spiritual life
• Arts, craftsmanship and centuries-old cultural traditions
• Markets, festivals and the rhythms of everyday Vietnamese life
• The people, values and resilience that define Vietnam today

Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photography, Vietnam in Black and White is an inspiring companion for anyone who wants to discover the real Vietnam.