Lonely Planet Vietnam

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Vietnam.Discover Vietnam's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from scooting around the remote bays of northern Phu Quoc, seeking powder-white sands, seashells and starfish; to slurping delicious bowls of pho in its birthplace of Hanoi; and wandering atmospheric Old Town lanes in Hoi An replete with ancient merchant houses, temples and pagodas.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Vietnam travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Vietnam effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Vietnam
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, to the Ha Giang Loop, and Dien Bien Phu
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Vietnamese culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, Southeast Coast, Central Highlands, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Vietnam.