A travel guide with maps and coverage of some of the best attractions Sri Lanka. It covers Sri Lanka's superb beaches, magnificent wildlife, verdant tea plantations and majestic Buddhist remains.
A guide to Laos, it contains an introduction which highlights things such as the Buddhist temples of Louang Phabang to the French colonial architecture of Vientiane, Laos' capital. It reviews various places to stay, eat and drink to suit different budgets and also features chapters on Laos' history, religion, art and culture.
From the royal temples and palaces of Ratanakos to the vibrant weekend market at Chatuchak, this guide pinpoints almost all of the city's highlights. It offers details of the best places to stay, eat and drink. Looking at Bangkok's culture and history, it includes information on excursions around the city.
Intended for people who want to travel and discover about Vietnam. This work includes reviews of the best places to eat, from street kitchens to the upmarket restaurants of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and practical advice on activities, from home-stays in ethnic minority villages to boat trips around Ha Long Bay and visits to its national parks.
These acclaimed travel guides feature a dramatic full-color section at the front, design elements to make them easier to use, up-to-date information on restaurants and accommodations, meticulously detailed maps, transportation tips and discussions on geography, natural wonders, landmarks, itineraries, cultural facts and other valuable tips for travelers.
A guide to Bali and Lombok. It takes a look at many of the islands' highlights, from the cliff top temples to the white-sand beaches. It also includes advice on where to dive, how to arrange treks up the island's volcanoes and the top surf breaks.
A guidebook to one of the world's travel destinations. It gives an insight into various China's highlights, from the scenery down the Yangzi River to the Great Buddha at Leshan and the lavish Confucius Temple. It includes a chapter on Shanghai and colour inserts throughout allowing you to chose where to go and what to see, with over 150 photos.
Provides advice on planning a trip to India, presents descriptions of the highlights in each part of the country, and offers information about restaurants, nightspots, shops, and lodging.
A guide to Beijing contains city's highlights: from the hip nightspots and fashionable eateries to the ancient splendours of the Forbidden City. It includes accounts of the city's attractions and practical information on how to get around, where to stay and where to find the best restaurants and bars.
From the magnificent Taj Mahal to craft shopping in Rajasthan, this guide offers a full-colour section that introduces all the regions highlights. It provides detailed accounts of every major tourist sight, along with critical reviews of all the best places to sleep, eat, drink and shop, in all price ranges.
A guide to the fascinating island of Taiwan. From the vibrant, frenetic streets of Taipei and teahouses of Taichung to the laid-back, historic Tainan, the full-colour section highlights all the 'things-not-to-miss'. It also looks at Taiwan's history, culture and indigenous people and comes complete with maps and plans for the whole island.
The award-winning Rough Guide to Japan is the definitive guide to this fascinating country with its stunning landscapes, dynamic pop culture, world-class dining and rich history. It will guide you with reliable information and a clearly explained background on everything from Japan's history, religions, arts, movies and music to the country's pressing environmental issues. Whether you're looking for great places to eat and drink or the most exciting places to party and the newest accommodation, you'll find the solution. Plus, all the major and many off-the-beaten-track sights are covered, including tropical dives in Okinawa, mountain traverses across the Japanese Alps and contemporary art exhibits on islands in the Inland Sea. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of this dynamic country, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make The Rough Guide to Japan your ultimate travelling companion.
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A guide to Cambodia. It features a colour section that introduces Cambodia's highlights, from the spires of Angkor Wat to the tropical beaches of Sihanoukville. It also features colour sections on Festivals and Temple Architecture as well as features on Cambodian history, religion, literature, art and cultural life.
Covering both North and South Korea, this work introduces the countries highlights, from the shrines, temples and palaces of Seoul to the stretches of paddy field in the Chungcheong provinces. It offers a look at Korean history, culture and wildlife. It includes tips and information on the best accommodation, transportation.
This practical travel guide to Thailand's Beaches & Islands features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Thailand's Beaches & Islands guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Thailand's Beaches & Islands easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Thailand's Beaches & Islands has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.
The Rough Guide to Thailand's Beaches & Islands covers: Bangkok, The East Coast, Southern Thailand: the Gulf coast, Southern Thailand: the Andaman Coast, The deep South.
Inside this Thailand's Beaches & Islands travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Thailand's Beaches & Islands, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Phetchaburi, to family activities in child-friendly places, like Ang Thong National Marine Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Ko Pha Ngan.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Thailand's Beaches & Islands entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Thailand's Beaches & Islands, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Thailand's Beaches & Islands travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for diving, snorkelling, sea-canoeing, cycling, massages, boat trips or rock-climbing.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Ko Samet, Ko Chang, Phetchaburi and Ko Pha Ngan's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Thailand's Beaches & Islands, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Thailand's Beaches & Islands guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Thailand's Beaches & Islands features fascinating insights into Thailand's Beaches & Islands, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Tham Phraya Nakhon Cave Complex and the spectacular Ko Mook.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Bangkok, Phuket and many more locations in Thailand's Beaches & Islands, reduce the need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Thailand's Beaches & Islands allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.
A guide to the three Southeast Asian countries - Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. It provides coverage of Malaysia's natural attractions, and contains the lowdown on Singapore's burgeoning entertainment scene from alternative gigs to cutting-edge theatre, and uncovers the secret charms of secluded Brunei.
Explores different corners of Thailand's Beaches and Islands. This title offers background information that ranges from Thailand's contemporary art scene and hot environmental issues to the films, pop music, and political developments relying on comprehensive maps and practical language tips.
