num_pages: 512
description: #1 best-selling guide to Vietnam
  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 throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people &amp; culture, food &amp; drink, arts &amp; architecture, environmentFree, convenient pull-out Ho Chi Minh City &amp; Hanoi map (included in print version), plus over 86 mapsCovers Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Mui Ne, Hue, Danang, Nha Trang, Dalat, Sapa, Siem Reap &amp; the temples of Angkor (Cambodia) and moreThe Perfect Choice: 
  Lonely Planet
 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 Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos &amp; Northern Thailand or 
  Southeast Asia on a Shoestring
 for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.*Best-selling guide to Vietnam. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA
language: English
title: Lonely Planet Vietnam
titlecomplete: Lonely Planet Vietnam
genres: Guides, Reference, Asia, Guidebook, Nonfiction, Travel
ratings_count: 779
publisher: Lonely Planet