Lonely Planet Vietnam: Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Southeast Coast and more

by Josh Zukas, Ben Engelbach, Karla Foronda

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 Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Vietnam effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of VietnamGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, to the Ha Giang Loop, and Dien Bien PhuEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Vietnamese culturethrough stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions 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 .

432 pages, Paperback

Published September 23, 2025