<P><I>#1 best-selling guide to Vietnam</I> </P><P><B><I>Lonely Planet</I></B> <B><I>Vietnam</I> </B>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Eat, drink and shop til you drop in beautiful, ancient Hoi An; kite surf in Mui Ne; or visit the impressive pagodas and royal tombs of Hue; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vietnam and begin your journey now! </P><P><B>Inside <I>Lonely Planet</I> <I>Vietnam</I> Travel Guide:</B> </P><UL> <LI><B>Colour </B>maps and images throughout <LI><B>Highlights</B> <B>and itineraries</B> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <LI><B>Insider tips</B> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <LI><B>Essential info</B> <B>at your fingertips</B> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <LI><B>Honest reviews for all budgets</B> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <LI><B>Cultural insights</B> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people & culture, food & drink, arts & architecture, environment <LI><B>Free, convenient pull-out</B> <B>Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi map</B> (included in print version), plus over 86 maps <LI><B>Covers</B> Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Halong Bay, Mui Ne, Hue, Danang, Nha Trang, Dalat, Sapa, Siem Reap & the temples of Angkor (Cambodia) and more </LI></UL><P><B>The Perfect Choice: </B><B><I>Lonely Planet</I></B> <B><I>Vietnam</I>,</B> our most comprehensive guide to Vietnam, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. </P><UL> <LI>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <B><I>Lonely Planet</I> <I>Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand</I></B> or <B><I>Southeast Asia on a Shoestring</I></B> for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. </LI></UL><P><B>Authors:</B> <B></B>Written and researched by Lonely Planet. </P><P><B>About Lonely Planet: </B>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. </P><P><I>*Best-selling guide to Vietnam. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA</I> </P>