Lonely Planet's Best of Southeast Asia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch sunrise at Angkor's temples, learn Thai cooking in Bangkok or cruise Halong Bay; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Southeast Asia and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Southeast Asia
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak
Full-colour 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, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, wine, sport, landscapes, wildlife
Covers Halong Bay (Vietnam), Hoi An (Vietnam), Luang Prabang (Laos), Si Phan Don (Laos), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Angkor (Cambodia), Bangkok (Thailand), Chiang Mai (Thailand), Bagan (Myanmar), Yangon (Myanmar), Penang (Malaysia), Semporna Archipelago (Malaysia), Singapore, Borobudur & Prambanan (Indonesia), Bali (Indonesia), Palawan (Philippines), Gunung Mulu National Park (Malaysia), Komodo National Park (Indonesia)
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of Southeast Asia, our easy-to-use guide, filled with inspiring and colourful photos, focuses on Southeast Asia's most popular attractions for those looking for the best of the best.
Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Southeast Asia guide.
Looking for a guide for Bangkok? Check out Lonely Planet's Bangkok for a comprehensive look at all this city has to offer, or Pocket Bangkok, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
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