Enchanting Travel Pictorials - Böcker

Enchanting Cambodia is a colourful and informativeintroduction to one of the most fascinating and distinctive countries inSoutheast Asia, home of the great Khmer civilization, which created the vasttemple complex at Angkor.Most visitors come to see AngkorWat, the main temple that was lost in the jungle for centuries, and is now partof a renowned World Heritage Site. However, Cambodia has much more to offer,including the landmarks and temples of Phnom Penh, wildlife-watching at Angkorand Tonle Sap, the relaxed resorts of the south and a still-present Frenchcolonial heritage - visitors arriving at Phnom Penh international airport maybe surprised to find French taking precedence over English on the arrivalsigns, and the aroma of coffee and croissants in the air.

Capital of Thailand and one of Asia's most cosmopolitan and compelling cities, Bangkok is a vibrant mix of ancient and modern. It's an intense city packed with people and a wealth of dazzling attractions. There are exotic temples, eclectic markets, gleaming palaces, ritzy shopping malls and, of course, the famous nightlife. This fully updated edition of Enchanting Bangkok captures the excitement and vitality of the city through chapters on the spiritual heritage of its temples, the historic museums and monuments, the cabarets and dance performances, as well as the shopping opportunities offered in Silom Road, Sukhumvit Road and the Pratunam area. Visitors can take in the city with a memorable dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River or while enjoying the cocktail hour in the rooftop bar of a skyscraper. And for those venturing beyond Bangkok, there are the marvels of the historical park of Ayutthaya, the bustling fishing village of Mahachai and the floating markets at Damnoen Saduak.Enchanting Bangkok introduces in words and vivid photographs all of Bangkok's delights by night and by day providing the perfect introduction to and souvenir of a visit to the city.