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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from devouring street food specialties like bun cha (barbecued pork) in Vietnam's Hanoi, to relaxing on the idyllic tropical islands of Si Phan Don in Laos, and cycling past crumbling temples in Thailand's Sukhothai Historical Park. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps Covers: Vietnam - Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, Southeast Coast, Southwest Highlands, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Mekong Delta. Cambodia - Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Temples of Angkor, Northwestern Cambodia, Eastern Cambodia, South Coast. Laos - Vientiane & Around, Luang Prabang & Around, Northern Laos, Central Laos, Southern Laos. Northern Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand's Eastern Seaboard, Northeastern Thailand, Northern Provinces Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Laos. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the mysterious mountainside Khmer ruin of Wat Phu Champasak, to experiencing a local homestay in the Lanten, Khmu, and Tai Daeng communities, and relaxing in Laos' tropical hammock-flopping mecca: Si Phan Don. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Laos travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Laos and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Laos culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and mapsCovers: Luang Prabang & Around; Northern Laos - Xieng Khuang & Hua Phan Provinces, Muang Ngoi District, Phongsali Province, Northwestern Laos, The Middle Mekong; Vientiane, Vang Vieng & Around; Central Laos - Bolikhamsai & Khammuan Provinces, Savannakhet Province; Southern Laos - Pakse Region, Around Pakse, Champasak, Around Champasak, Bolaven Plateau Region, Si Phan DonCreate a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Laos.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Sri Lanka. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from reef diving and snorkelling around Pigeon Island, to experiencing Sri Lanka's most iconic train ride through scenic tea plantations, and spotting leopards and sloth bears in the crowd-free Kumana National Park. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Sri Lanka and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Beddagana Wetland Park, Sacred City of Kandy, and moreSpecial features on Colombo walking tour; choosing your best surf spot; and Sri Lankan literature guideExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Sri Lankan culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and mapsCovers: Colombo; The West Coast; The South; The Hill Country; The Ancient Cities; The East; Jaffna & Mannar Island Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka.