Whether you want to sample steaming bowls of pho at street food stalls in Hanoi, marvel colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh City or take a cruise in picture-perfect Halong Bay, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Vietnam has to offer.

From dramatic mountain landscapes in Sapa to long stretches of pristine, palm-fringed sands on the east coast, Vietnam is strikingly beautiful. And with the country's rich history, delicious cuisine and welcoming cities, there is plenty for visitors to enjoy.

Our updated guide brings Vietnam to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. DK Eyewitness Vietnam is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. 

Inside DK Eyewitness Vietnam you will find: 

- A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Vietnam’s  must-sees and hidden gems

- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day

- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money

- Color-coded chapters to every part of Vietnam, from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay

- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently

- Covers: Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and Southern Vietnam, South Central Vietnam, Central Vietnamm, Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Excursion to Angkor

Travelling through Southeast Asia? Try our DK Eyewitness guides to Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, Malaysia and Singapore, and Bali and Lombok.

About DK Eyewitness:

At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.