Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's living experiment in 'new thinking'; home to some of the best bars, wettest water parks, and most serene and beautiful temples in Asia. * 13 maps, including five in full colour * floor plans of the city's famous Chinese pagodas * where to find the best Chinese, French and Vietnamese cuisine * excursions - temples, tunnels and tropical idylls * shop till you drop - what to buy and what not