Lonely Planet Southeast Asia

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 Southeast Asia.

Discover Southeast Asia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from lounging on the sandy beaches of Cambodia's Koh Tonsay, to walking through the lush rainforest of Lombok's Mt Rinjani National Park, and eating your way around Hanoi's Old Quarter, which has the best street-food scene in Vietnam.

This classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips, with an all-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Southeast Asia effortlessly. Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions. You'll find expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more, plus vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Southeast Asia.

Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Angkor Wat to Pulau Menjangan, and connect with Southeast Asian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions. With essential information on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel, you'll have everything you need. Covers Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.