Vietnam - Top Sights, Authentic Experiences
By Brett Atkinson

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet'sand Best of Vietnamand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. 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. All with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Vietnam and begin your journey now!Insideand Lonely Planet'sand Best of Vietnam:Full-colourand images throughoutHighlightsand and itinerariesand help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tipsand to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoand at your fingertipsand - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgetsand - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insightsand provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, art, food, sport, landscapes, wildlifeFree, convenient pull-out Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City mapsand (included in print version), plus easy-to-use colour maps to help you exploreCoversand Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Hoi An, Hue, Mui Ne, Dalat, Cat Tien National Park, Ho Chi Minh City, Con Dao Islands, Mekong Delta, Phu QuocThe Perfect Choice:and Lonely Planet'sand Best of Vietnam,and our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colourful photos, focuses on Vietnam's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best.Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check outand Lonely Planet'sand Vietnamand guide.About Lonely Planet:and Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)