Eyewitness Travel Guides

Whether you want to sample steaming bowls of pho at street food stalls in Hanoi, marvel colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh City or take a cruise in picture-perfect Halong Bay, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Vietnam has to offer. From dramatic mountain landscapes in Sapa to long stretches of pristine, palm-fringed sands on the east coast, Vietnam is strikingly beautiful. And with the country's rich history, delicious cuisine and welcoming cities, there is...

Whether you're seeking your next adrenaline-fix, the best place to taste traditional Maori cuisine, or the perfect geothermal pool to unwind in, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that New Zealand has to offer. An explosion of dramatic scenery, this far-flung Pacific island has it all: mammoth mountains, icy-blue glacial lakes, unspoiled coastlines, idyllic vineyards and cool, cultural cities. From the subtropical kauri forests of the North Island to the remote...

Epic landscapes, abundant wildlife and unforgettable adventures - welcome to Alaska. Whether you want to be awed by its jaw-dropping scenery, spend time in the national parks, or learn about the rich historical roots of native culture, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Alaska has to offer. Alaska is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. This vast state is chock-full of national parks and public lands, all ripe for adventure. What's more, every region has its own...

DK's Tokyo travel guide has been redesigned with you, the traveller, in mind, so you can take it wherever you go. Your journey starts here. Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-colour photography, this 100% updated guide to Tokyo brings you the best of this captivating city in a brand-new, lightweight format. What's inside?  full-colour photography, hand-drawn illustrations, and maps throughouteasy-to-follow walks and...

Your journey starts here. Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-colour photography, this 100% updated guide to Thailand brings you the best of this beautiful country in a brand-new, lightweight format. What's inside? Full-colour photography, hand-drawn illustrations, and maps throughoutEasy-to-follow walks, drives, and itinerariesOur pick of Thailand's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gemsInsider tips and information: when to visit,...

Your journey starts here. Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-colour photography, this 100% updated guide to India brings you the best of this truly incredible country in a brand-new, lightweight format. What's inside? Full-colour photography, hand-drawn illustrations, and maps throughoutEasy-to-follow walks, drives, and itineraries Our pick of India's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gemsInsider tips and information: when to visit,...

Your journey starts here. DK Eyewitness has reimagined and updated their iconic travel guides. This brand new Costa Rica guide, now in a lightweight format, has been expertly curated with all new photography plus DK's much-loved illustrations and maps. Gorgeous, all-new colour photography so you can imagine yourself thereReasons to love Costa Rica: amazing wildlife, natural wonders, breathtaking beaches - what will yours be?See Costa Rica from a different angle: lots of fresh ideas for...

Discover South Africa with this essential travel guide, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport to this incredible country before you've even packed your case. Enjoy bustling, creative cities such as Cape Town and Johannesburg, learn about the nation's tumultuous history at the Apartheid Museum, and admire the natural splendour of Kruger National Park and Table Mountain. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide South Africa covers the must-see sights and the hidden corners, so...

Discover New Zealand with this essential travel guide, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you to this beautiful country before you've even packed your case. Hike up mountains and glaciers, taste world-class wines, go whale-watching or enjoy spectacular coastal drives - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide New Zealand covers the must-see sights and the hidden corners, so you won't miss a thing. Gorgeous, all-new colour photography so you can imagine yourself thereReasons to...

Discover Florida with this essential travel guide, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you to the Sunshine State before you've even packed your case. Sample Miami's vibrant nightlife, take a boat on the Everglades, visit Orlando's theme parks or explore the remote Florida Keys - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Florida covers the must-see sights and the hidden corners, so you won't miss a thing. Gorgeous, all-new colour photography so you can imagine yourself...

Discover Poland with this essential travel guide, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you to this beautiful country before you've even packed your case - step back in time in Torun, Lublin, Krakow and Gdansk, explore the tranquil Mazurian Lakes, tuck into barszcz beetroot soup, or take in some folk music. The DK Eyewitness Guide to Poland covers the must-see sights and the hidden backstreets, so you won't miss a thing. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Poland:...

Discover Bali and Lombok with this essential travel guide, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you to these beautiful islands before you've even packed your case - explore the myriad wildlife in Bali's Barat National Park, island-hop between the Gili Isles of Lombok, or relax on the tranquil island of Nusa Lembongan. Gorgeous, all-new colour photography so you can imagine yourself thereReasons to love Bali and Lombok- emerald-green paddy fields, natural wonders,...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring USA's capital city.Learn about the nation's history at the Lincoln Memorial, enjoy the view from the Washington Monument or explore the portraits at the Smithsonian Museum- everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Washington, DC with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this historic city.Explore ancient sights, from the Colosseum to the Palatine, admire Michelangelo's masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel or marvel at the treasures in the Vatican Museum- everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Rome with this indispensable travel guide.Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring Venice and the Veneto.Marvel at the Basilica San Marco and Doge's Palace, enjoy a gondola ride down the Grand Canal, see Juliet's Balcony in beautiful Verona or soak up the scenery at Lake Garda: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Venice and the Veneto with this indispensable travel guide.Inside...

This easy-to-use guide has everything you need to plan the trip of a lifetime whether you dream of climbing the Sydney harbour bridge, riding the perfect wave at Bondi Beach, watching the sunset over Ayers Rock or strolling the cosmopolitan streets of Melbourne. The best places to visit in Australia are showcased with fantastic photography and detailed descriptions, plus DK's unique illustrations and floorplans. Packed with valuable insider information such as Sydney's best beaches and...

Whatever you are looking for - colonial history in the streets of the Rocks neighbourhood, Aboriginal art in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, a visit to the iconic Sydney Opera House or to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, relax on Bondi Beach or stroll in the Royal Botanic Garden - DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Sydney provides all the information you need. Just beyond Sydney, discover landscapes of outstanding beauty, such as the Royal National Park, the Blue Mountains and the vineyards of the...

Discover the rich culture and stunning scenery of the Baltic States with your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania includes comprehensive coverage of the historic capital cities of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius; the dramatic rural regions dotted with breathtaking lakes and wetlands; medieval villages steeped in tradition and the many folklore festivals. Lose yourself in the labyrinthine streets of Vilnius Old Town, step...

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Myanmar (Burma) is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-bystreet maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Myanmar (Burma) will help you to discover everything...

DK Eyewitness Back Roads California is the ultimate driving travel guide which will take you via scenic routes to discover charming towns, local restaurants and intimate places to stay. Alongside all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours, DK Eyewitness Back Roads California will help you unearth the real soul of California. Pick from twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, which reveal...

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Beijing and Shanghai will lead you straight to the best attractions both cities have to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of Beijing and Shanghai's stunning architecture, plus 3D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the...

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Puerto Rico will lead you straight to the very best of this exotic island. Whether you're looking to visit the waterfall in El Yunque, experience the street parade at Carnaval Ponceno or soak up the history at the Sentry post in Castillo de San Cristobal; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists from the Top 10 fabulous beaches and unspoilt nature trails to the Top 10 liveliest bars and the Top 10 places to shop;...

Britain's most spectacular locations and when to visit them. Discover the best of Britain's rich and diverse natural heritage, and enjoy the nation's wildlife at its finest in this month-by-month, region-by-region tour of what to see when. From the magnificent coastal flower displays of The Lizard in March, to the spectacle of seeing peregrine falcons in the unlikely urban setting of Canary Wharf in June, you'll experience first hand the huge array of flora, fauna and habitat to be found...