Vietnam travel guide

Astonishingly exotic and utterly compelling, Vietnam is a country of breathtaking natural beauty with a unique heritage, where travel quickly becomes addictive.

Lonely Planet Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

Eat, drink and shop til you drop in beautiful, ancient Hoi An; kite surf in Mui Ne; or visit the impressive pagodas and royal tombs of Hue; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vietnam and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Vietnam Travel Guide:

*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, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
*Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, people & culture, food & drink, arts & architecture, environment
*Free, convenient pull-out Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi map (included in print version), plus over 86 maps

Covers: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Mui Ne, Hue, Danang, Nha Trang, Dalat, Sapa, Siem Reap & the temples of Angkor (Cambodia) and more