Comparison and contrast essay
(outline)
Introduction:
If you are struggling with making a decision between Ha Noi
and Ho Chi Minh City for your upcoming holiday, this article
will help you.
Comparing both cities in terms of weather, cost, nearby
attractions, lifestyle.
Body paragraphs(point-by point):
Paragraph 1: Weather
- Ha Noi: 4 reasons
+spring:cold and humid
+summer: hot and muggy (can be up to 40 degrees Celsius)
+autumn(from September to November is the best period to go):
cool and dry
+winter: cold and dry
- Ho Chi Minh: 2 distinct reasons
+ a very humid rainy reason
+ a long hot dry season (From December to April is the
reasonable time for visiting)
Paragraph 2 : Cost
Two cities are not in general expensive; however, HCM city is
more developed and modern than Ha Noi, so it simply costs
more.
+20 bucks in Ha Noi including accommodation, food, drink.
+20 bucks in Ho Chi Minh City for just accommodation( can be
on a wrong side of comfort at night).
Paragraph 3: Nearby attractions
+Hcm City: nearby to the Mekong River delta, Cu Chi tunnels,
Viet Cong tunnels from the Viet Nam War, Phnom
Penh( Cambodia),…that make it easier for onward travel
+Hanoi: a little far away is Ha Long Bay, nearby to Ninh Binh.
Paragraph 4: Lifestyle
+Hanoi(more traditional): remains traditional throughout years
such as The Old Quarter, local restaurants, local markets, coffee
shops; experiences local lifestyle in Hoan Kiem Lake(walking
dogs, dancing, practicing Tai Chi, enjoying the lake’s serene
atmosphere)
+HCM city(more westernized and urban): was greatly
influenced by the America and French culture( luxury hotels,
trendy shopping malls, entertainment options, sleek
skyscrapers), still have plenty of historical landmarks
throughout the city(Reunification Palace and Cao Dai Temple)
Conclusion:
HCM city is an perfect destination for people looking for the
busy pace of modern life.
Hanoi will be a paradise if you would like to live in a quiet,
peaceful place.