Lonely Planet Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand

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, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand.

Discover the region's most popular experiences and best kept secrets, from feasting on a smorgasbord of dumplings, noodles and curry in Bangkok's Chinatown, to lazing in a hammock on Don Det in southern Laos' Si Phan Don region, and listening for singing gibbons in the rainforests of Cat Tien.

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 navigate. 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 the region.

Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long to the Reunification Palace and Pha That Luang. An essential information toolkit provides tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel. Connect with local culture through stories that delve deep into the life, history and traditions of this extraordinary part of the world.