Lonely Planet’s Vietnam is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Kayak through Halong Bay, sample street food in Hanoi and immerse yourself in a rich history; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Vietnam Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet’s Top Picks – a visually inspiring collection of the destination’s best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – whether it’s history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking – get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Toolkit – all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughout
Language – essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, Southeast Coast, Southwest Highlands, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor and more

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Inside  Lonely Planet’s Vietnam  Travel Guide:  

Up-to-date information  – all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

NEW pull-out, passport-size ‘Just Landed’ card  with wi-fi, ATM and transport info – all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel

What’s New feature  taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered

Colour  maps and images throughout

Highlights  and itineraries  help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips  to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info  at your fingertips  – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets  – eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights  give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Over 80 maps  

Covers  Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, Southeast Coast, Southwest Highlands, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap & the Temples of Angkor and more

The Perfect Choice:  Lonely Planet’s Vietnam,  our most comprehensive guide to Vietnam, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out  Lonely Planet’s  Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand  for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.  

About Lonely Planet:  Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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