Lonely Planet Vietnam (Travel Guide)

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Use your phone and other electronics sparingly when outside (even while sitting at a sidewalk cafe or on the back of a motorbike). Lonely Planet’s Vietnam is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Following these top tips will help you avoid the major pitfalls, and ensure you come away from your first visit to Vietnam with happy memories, as well as your souvenir conical hat.

Get happily lost in Hanoi's Old Quarter, paddle past Halong Bay's shimmering limestone peaks at dawn, or take a cooking class in charming Hoi An; all with your trusted travel companion.Hanoi is the capital city and one place worth visiting in particular is the Aerospace Museum which has Mig Fighters on display. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Get more travel inspiration, tips and exclusive offers sent straight to your inbox with our weekly newsletter .

Experience Hanoi's labyrinth-like Old Quarter, kayak in Halong Bay, and wander through historic Hoi An; all with your trusted travel companion. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. There is often a focus on a few interesting facts from specific periods (sometimes random, often the American War) instead of a general overview of the history of the place. Also, the guide was missing some good transit options like Good Morning Cat Ba/Sapa buses, Chapa Express overnight trains, and Uber/GrabTaxi phone apps. Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition.Inebriated tourists wandering back to their hotel in the morning hours when there is little traffic around can be seen as easy targets. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. I got better and more current information on my smartphone than I could ever get from a LP or similar book. Throw in a good transport infrastructure of buses, trains and flights and an abundance of cheap but excellent street food and it's no surprise Vietnam graces countless bucket lists.

Lonely Planet's Vietnam is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Haiphong the third largest city in Vietnam is not in the index or contents page so I only found the section after I left the area. but whenever you're travelling alone and are looking to link up w/ some new mates, just do the things LP recommends b/c that's what we're all doing out here. Vietnamese street names are notoriously long (most are named after people), so digital maps trump paper ones for many travellers.While international credit and debit cards are accepted at most larger hotels, restaurants and travel agencies (sometimes with an added fee), cash is still king in Vietnam for day-to-day transactions. The guide's rich cultural context and historical background added a layer of depth to my travels, enhancing my overall experience as I ventured through the diverse landscapes and vibrant cities of Vietnam. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this guide is an essential resource for unlocking the wonders of Vietnam.

But there is method to the madness and, like a school of fish, the traffic will inevitably glide around you as long as you keep moving at a slow and steady pace. You’ll also find having a local phone number handy for meeting up with tour guides and making last-minute bookings on the road.Immerse yourself in history in the warren-like lanes of Hoi An Old Town; cruise through shimmering seas past karst limestone peaks in Halong Bay, and kayak through ethereal caves or trek verdant rainforest mountains in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Having said that, I did not expect a travel guide by Lonely Planet to change from backpackers' useful and whitty advice and experience to a gentrified, middle-of-the-road, pretencious travel guide for the well-to-do who want to spend a couple of weeks - in this case in Vietnam - in comfort. The suggested itineraries catered to various travel styles, allowing me to tailor my journey to my preferences.