Asia's multicultural wok. Best of the festivals. Skin-plucking parades, tattoos for the brave. A tale of blue mansions. Full color maps. Saris, silk, spices and Shiva. Skulls in the longhouse, tea at the plantation. How to get off the beaten track. Dream beaches for turtles. Chopstick clatter, Bollywood beats and the music of the muezzin . . .
Lonely Planet Pocket Taipei is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Be charmed by the historic district of Tamsui, hike and hot spring in Yangmingshan National Park, feast at one of the night markets such as Ningxia Night; all with your trusted travel companion.
Travellers of all ages and budges view their Lonely Planet guidebook as a trustworthy travel companion. Every country is covered--from Argentina to Zimbabwe--with reliable, up-to-date and practical travel advice. In each country guide are thousands of detailed listings, reviews and recommendations as well as inspirational highlight sections, a full-colour front section with stylish images, and comprehensive maps to even the smallest towns. This definitive guide to Taiwan, written by two long-term residents, is the only guide with Chinese script throughout--essential for getting around.
Laos, with its Theravada Buddhist culture, pristine countryside and French influences is one of the great treasures of Southeast Asia. It is a truly unique and delightful country to visit. This guide includes highlights of Laos illustrated with colour photography, coverage of al the entry points from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma) and China, comprehensive information on all the sights, from Luang Prabang’s exceptional religious sites to Vientiane’s French colonial heritage, extensive listings on all practical aspects of travel plus unique colour maps to help plan the trip.
Ankor, the ancient capital of the powerful Khmer Empire, is an important archaeological site in Asia and the spiritual and cultural heart of Cambodia. This handbook contains information on how to get there and where to stay, plus background information enabling the visitor to understand the full significance of this great historical monument.