Books about Vietnam

Lonely Planet - The updated 9th edition remains the most comprehensive mainstream travel guide to Vietnam available in 2025. Whether you are traveling with a backpack or high-end luggage, Lonely Planet's Vietnam Travel Survival Kit offers the historical, cultural, and practical information essential for an enriching experience in Vietnam. In addition to the main guide, Lonely Planet publishes a travel atlas, a Vietnamese phrasebook, and a pocket guide to Ho Chi Minh City. The list price for the main guide is $24.99. Lonely Planet also offers specialized regional guides that are worth exploring.

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The Men of Viet Nam - Yes, there is a vibrant LGBTQ+ scene in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City, in particular, boasts a large and dynamic community. To navigate it successfully, it helps to know where to look and to be informed about local etiquette. This comprehensive guide aimed at gay travelers transcends a simple directory of venues; it offers an engaging look at the culture, history, and traditions that deepen the reader's connection to Vietnam and its people. Published by the same house as Eric Allyn's renowned The Men of Thailand, this book is recognized for its wit and cultural sensitivity. Priced at $19.95, it is an insightful travel book for anyone, regardless of sexual orientation.

Passport Vietnam - Authored by Jeffrey Curry and Jim Chinh Nguyen, this acclaimed pocket guide is tailored to Vietnamese customs and etiquette for business travelers in 2025. If you plan to visit Vietnam for work and are not fully versed in local culture, values, and business practices, this book is indispensable. It provides invaluable tips for fostering better business relationships, effectively negotiating with Vietnamese partners, and avoiding costly mistakes and delays. The book is currently available for $6.99.