Angkor in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination; the guides focus on the atmosphere, customs, & distinctive character of a country, region or city. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider’s perspective, in companion with the practicalities of navigating through remote Asian landscapes. Each title is heavily dedicated to the culture of the destination, all with accompanying colour photography. The guides also showcase a range of literary excerpts which are taken from travel writers together with translations from the work of indigenous writers & poets, creating a distinctive tone unique to the publisher. There are also basic overview location maps & concise practical advice for visitors, including information on getting there & around, itineraries, climate, health, clothing & equipment, money, photography, communications, security, shopping, media, food & drink, holidays & behavior, customs & etiquette. ...

The ancient city of Angkor in Cambodia has fascinated scholars & visitors alike since its rediscovery in the mid-19th century. All are wonderstruck by the beauty & multiplicity of the sculptures that adorn its temples & structures & are overwhelmed by the sheer size of Angkor. There is nothing to equal it in the archaeological world. A great deal was already known about the history of Angkor & the brilliant Khmer civilization that built it thanks to pioneering work by archaeologists & scholars, but our knowledge has now been completely revolutionized by cutting-edge technology. Airborne laser scanning (Li DAR) has revealed entire cities that were previously unknown & a complex urban landscape with highways & waterways, profoundly transforming our interpretations of the development & supposed decline of Angkor. In this comprehensively updated edition of Angkor & the Khmer Civilization, respected archaeologist Michael Coe is joined by Damian Evans, who led this remarkable programme of scientific exploration, to present for the first time in book form the results & implications of these ground-breaking discoveries that are rewriting history. ...

Beautiful map of Siem Reap & the entire Angkor complex of temples presented as a 3-D panorama drawing, with every temple & building drawn with full architectural details. The map offers a bird’s-eye view of the whole area from the Western Baray Lake to Wat Bakong, Lolei & Phnum Bok. The main map, centred on Siem Reap, with the Phnom Krom in the foreground & looking north toward the Angkor temples, shows all the roads & tracks in the area & can be used for exploring its famous monuments. An enlargement shows Siem Reap, indicating various hotels & public buildings. Twelve more panels surrounding the main map provide more detailed drawings of various temples & monuments, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom with a separate excellent drawing of Bayon, Phnom Bakheng, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, etc. Drawn by Ruben Atayan, the creator of several maps listed on our website under the Terra Nostra imprint, the map provides both an excellent introduction to this wonderful area & a splendid souvenir of an interesting holiday. ...

A World Heritage Site since 1992, this ruined city s beautiful buildings, constructed by generations of slaves & artisans so many centuries ago, lie in a confused tangle among the ancient trees. Everywhere you look you can see the serene faces of ancient kings & venerated saints peering out at you through the dense foliage, their gaze seeming to take in this vast & ruined world. Some structures inspire by their sheer size, yet Angkor s intricacy of construction, genius of workmanship, & serenity of setting are what sets it apart. Beautiful & all as these buildings are, it is in the ethereal glow of a sunset or under the white brilliance of the tropical moon that they are touched by magic for it is then that the stately towers appear to float over the jungle, & it is then that Angkor becomes, quite simply, one of the most breathtaking places in the world. ...

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Angkor Wat & Siem Reap in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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What Will Your Angkor Wat & Siem Reap Encounter Be
Watching the sun rise over the stone towers of stupendous Angkor Wat
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Angkor is one of the architectural treasures of Southeast Asia. Surrounded by mysterious jungle, the hub of the region is charming colonial town of Siem Reap with its bustling market. Footprint`s Angkor covers all the unmissable sights within this spectacular & gargantuan complex, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track. This new edition of features enhanced layout both inside & out, including an inspirational colour section, two-colour text, a highlights map, & an easy-to-locate contents page & practicalities section. This guide provides recommendations on where to eat, sleep & relax, as well as the low-down the fascinating history of the ancient temple city; Essentials section with practical advice on getting there & around; Highlights map so you know what not to miss; Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep & have fun; Detailed street maps for Siem Reap & maps of the key temples within the complex. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information, this concise Footprint guide will help you get the most out of Angkor without weighing you down. ...

Angkor Wat in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...

The Khmer civilisation centred on Angkor was one of the most remarkable wonders of the ancient world. From the 8th to the 13th centuries, a succession of Hindu & Buddhist kings created magnificent temples in stone, adorned with elaborate carvings. The temples of Angkor have recently been listed in the top three World Heritage Sites by members of the public & all the key temples of Angkor are included here, profusely illustrated in colour, with site plans & suggested daily itineraries. ` Angkor: History & Temples` is a collaboration between the French scholar, Claudes Jacques, & one of the world`s leading photographers, Michael Freeman & this fully revised & updated guide will be a must to those visiting the site for a first time, those revisiting & indeed as a standalone book for the armchair traveller. The book

Includes:: 47 temple plans, 5 area maps, suggested itineraries & is lavishly illustrated throughout.

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