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Lonely Planet Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand

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Lonely Planet Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand offers an immersive travel guide through these vibrant Southeast Asian regions. It provides practical advice and insider tips on exploring bustling cities, ancient temples, and stunning landscapes. With cultural insights and detailed maps, it helps travellers plan unforgettable adventures while highlighting local cuisine, history, and customs.
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You might enjoy this guide if you're an adventurous spirit with a keen interest in exploring Southeast Asia. It offers comprehensive insights into vibrant cultures, hidden gems, and practical tips to enhance your travel experience through this diverse region. Ideal for both first-time travellers and those looking to delve deeper into the rich histories and distinct landscapes of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Northern Thailand.

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Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what discoveries await you. Visit cultural hotspot Chiang Mai, find a secret beach on Cambodia's Koh Rong, or loosen up in Ho Chi Minh City; all with your trusted travel companion. Begin your journey now!

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Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Visit Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of northern Thailand, discover a secret beach on Cambodia's Koh Rong, or loosen up in Ho Chi Minh City; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak.

NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM, and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel.

Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids.

What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered.

Colour maps and images throughout.

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices.

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics.

Over 70 maps

Covers Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, and more.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand, our most comprehensive guide to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Vietnam, Lonely Planet Cambodia, Lonely Planet Laos or Lonely Planet Thailand for a comprehensive look at all these countries have to offer.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, 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 phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781787017955

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2021

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 6th edition

Illustration: 71 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 471g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, and Greg Bloom, Austin Bush, David Eimer, Nick Ray, Iain Stewart, Bruce Evans, Paul Harding, Damian Harper, Ashley Harrell, Mark Johanson, Anirban Mahapatra, Bradley Mayhew, Daniel McCrohan.
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