Now in full colour!
Illustrated coverage of the Bund and floor plans of major sights New, improved structure, to better suit travellers' needs Tailored itineraries cater to trips of varying lengths In 2011 Shanghai welcomed 231 million domestic visitors, 2.9% up over 2010 (Source: Shanghai Tourism).
Global bestselling guide to Turkey 3D illustrations of Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and Ephesus Colour features on the top ancient ruins and beaches In-depth background essays immerse travellers in the local culture Tourism numbers tripled between 2001 and 2011, from 10.5 million to 31.5 million.
Same same, but different. This Thailish T-shirt philosophy sums up Bangkok, a city where the familiar and the exotic collide like the flavours on a plate of pàt tai.
In-depth food section.
Excursions from Bangkok.
Grand Palace guide.
Shopping secrets.
A land of staggering natural beauty and cultural complexities, dynamic megacities and hilltribe villages, Vietnam is both exotic and compelling.
Hue Citadel 3D illustration.
Bonus Angkor Wat coverage.
Outdoor activities.
Eat & drink like a local.
Vivid nature, voluptuous landscapes and a vibrant culture collide with a painful past and optimistic future to make Laos an enigmatic experience for the adventurous. Special features include:
Outdoor adventures ;
People & culture ;
Environment ;
Motorcycle tours ;
Yoking past and future, Tokyo dazzles with its traditional culture and passion for everything new. Lonely Planet is your passport to Tokyo, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Explore Shinjuku's nightlife, shop for an outfit or two in Harajuku, escape the city for the calm of Meiji-jingu; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Tokyo and begin your journey now!
Lonely Planet's Pocket Bali is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Surf the world-class breaks, pamper your mind and body, and experience the bustling nightlife; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Bali and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Bali:
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak ;
Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout ;
Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor a 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 infoat 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 ;
Convenient pull-out Balimap (included in print version), plus over 15 colour neighbourhood maps ;
User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time ;
Covers Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Canggu, Jimbaran, Ulu Watu, Nusa Dua, Ubud, Denpasar, Sanur, Benoa and more ;
The Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet's Pocket Bali, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Bali with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city.
New features added for this new edition :
Narrative style 'Welcome' to the destination, written by a Lonely Planet expert ;
Updated chapter opener designs featuring inspiring photography ;
New top experiences chapter ;
New family travel chapter ;
The Philippines is defined by its emerald rice fields, teeming megacities, graffitisplashed jeepneys, smouldering volcanoes, bug-eyed tarsiers, fuzzy water buffalo and smiling, happy-go-lucky people.
Outdoor activities.
Diving in the Philippines feature.
People and culture.
Environment coverage.
Generous like its 23 million people, Taiwan offers wondrous vistas, lively traditions and a culture as luxuriant as Jade Mountain on a sunny day. Special features include:
Taipei pull-out map ;
Taiwan outdoors ;
Food & drink guide ;
Temples of Taiwan ;
Landscapes & wildlife ;
Hong Kong welcomes with an iconic skyline, a legendary kitchen, and lush, protected nature where rare birds and colourful traditions thrive.
Guide to local cuisine.
Shopping tips.
Travel with children.
Macau coverage.
Taipei is the Yin and Yang of cities: modern malls and trading towers stack next to smoky temples and Qing-era shophouses. Its beauty is born from a blend of Chinese, Japanese, Southeast Asian and American influences, seen from its cuisine to the courtesy of its people. Taipei today is a celebration of tolerance and taste. Special features include:
Pull-out city map ;
Full-colour pocket-sized guidebook ;
The best walking tours ;
The original island getaway, Phuket may be older, pricier and much less undiscovered these days, but it still has that special allure.
The pure-white beaches, psychedelic sunsets and aquamarine sea, they're all here, and Phuket continues to party in style.
Pull-out city map.
Full-colour, pocket-sized guidebook.
More coverage of Phuket Town.
Fashion and technology-forward but also deeply traditional, Seoul mashes up palaces, temples, cutting-edge design and mountain trails, all to a nonstop K-Pop beat. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Seoul, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Lonely Planet's Seoul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk along the long-buried Cheonggyecheon stream, wander the labyrinthine streets of Bukchon Hanok Village and try some lip-smacking local cuisine at Gwangjang Market - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Seoul and begin your journey now!
Wedged between the high Himalayas and the steamy Indian plains, Nepal is a land of snow peaks and Sherpas, yaks and yetis, monasteries and mantras.
Info on planning your trek.
Post-earthquake-recovery coverage.
Includes re-opened Langtang trek.
Features various trekking routes.
Biking & rafting chapter.
Full-colour, pocket-sized guidebook.
'Best of Kuala Lumpur' lists broken down by theme and interest.
Walking tours to help you explore the sights of Kuala Lumpur at your own pace.
Whether you're sun-seeking, dozing in a hammock, feasting on world-class cuisine, beach partying or discovering wellness in an exclusive spa, Ko Samui has it covered.
One of the world's greatest megalopolises, Jakarta is a dynamic city of daunting extremes with surreal juxtapositions on every street corner. Despite the maddening traffic, life here is lived at an all-out pace, driven by an industriousness and optimism that's palpable.
It's a microcosm of Indonesia, where the rich, poor and everyone in between rub goodnatured shoulders.
Pull-out city map.
Full-colour, pocket-sized guidebook.
The city's best walking tours.
#1 best-selling guide to Bali.
Guide to Bali's best beaches, feature on Bali's food and drink, and details of the region's top art experiences.
Inspirational images, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors.
