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This full-color guidebook includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning.
A group of young monks, their robes a luminous orange, cross the causeway. A stoneand#8217;s throw away, rice paddies and golden temple roofs of Angkor shimmer in the morning sun. Monkeys swing from the trees and elephants stand in the shade nearby, waiting for passengers.
This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder and#150; and some great stories to share. Expert traveler Tom Vater tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible in this full-color edition of Moon Angkor Wat: Including Siem Reap and Phnom Penh:
How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way and#150; including information on the cities of Siem Riep, Battambang, and Phnom Penh as well as excursions to remote temples
How to choose the best means of transportation, whether youand#8217;re traveling by tuk-tuk, taxi, motorbike, or bicycle
Background on authentic cultural experiences, from street food feasts to New Yearand#8217;s celebrations and#150; and where to find them
Day-by-day itinerary suggestions
Synopsis
With advice you can trust and the unique perspective of writer and world traveler Tom Vater, Moon Angkor Wat has everything you need to know to have an unforgettable experience.
From the unparalleled beauty of its temples to the bustling growth and culture of the nearby cities, Angkor Wat has it all. Explore Angkor Wat and its surroundings with confidence using Moon's strategic itineraries and top activities, such as the best way to tour the Temples of Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, participate in community-supported tourism, and dig deep into Khmer art and history.
With expertly crafted maps and gorgeous photos, this full-color guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive and unique experience.
Moon Angkor Wat includes areas such as:
Siem Reap
Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
Anteay Chhmar
Sambor Prei Kuk
Preah Khan, Koh Ker, and Preah Vihear
Battambang
Phnom Penh
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Synopsis
Moon Travel Guides: The Trip of a Lifetime The ancient temples at Angkor Wat are unlike anything else on earth. Step back in time at Cambodia's wonder of the world with Moon Angkor Wat
- Strategic itineraries, ranging from one to three days in Angkor to a week exploring the Khmer Empire, with suggestions on the most beautiful (and most secluded) temples to visit
- Historical context and tips on the best ways to tour the temples to get the most out of this sacred and awe-inspiring site
- Full-color with vibrant, helpful photos
- Detailed maps and directions for exploring on your own
- Top sights and activities: Visit the sublime forested temple ruins of Angkor, remnants of the ancient Khmer Empire. Marvel at Angkor Wat, the largest religious building in the world, take in the enigmatic smiles of Angkor Thom's carved bodhisattva, and wander among nearly 100 ancient monuments deep in the jungle at Koh Ker. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap or the colorful markets, quiet streets, and funky art galleries of Battambang. Drink thick sweet coffee and sample prahoc or barbecued meats from street carts in Phnom Penh, or hike to remote forest temples hidden from the main highways
- Curated advice from documentarian and journalist Tom Vater
- Essential insight on trip planning, health and safety, reservations, transportation (by tuk-tuk, taxi, motorbike, or bicycle), and accommodations ranging from hotels to homestays with local families, packaged in a book light enough to fit in your day pack
- In-depth coverage of Siem Reap, Angkor and all its temples, Phnom Penh, and excursions to Banteay Chhmar, Sambor Prei Kuk, Preah Khan, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear, and Battambang
With Moon Angkor Wat's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Expanding your trip? Check out Moon Vietnam or Moon Phuket & Ko Samui.
About the Author
Tom Vater is a writer who has worked and traveled in South Asia since 1993. He is the author of numerous books and has co-written several documentary screenplays for television and cinema. Tomand#8217;s feature articles, mostly on Asian subjects and destinations, have been published around the world, and he is the
Daily Telegraphand#8217;s Bangkok expert. His non-fiction book
Sacred Skin, published with photographer Aroon Thaewchatturat, is an international bestseller. Tom is also the co-owner of Hong Kong-based crime fiction imprint Crime Wave Press.
Tom first visited Cambodia in 2001 to document the indigenous minorities in Mondulkiri for the British Libraryand#8217;s International Sound Archive, and instantly fell in love with the country. A year later, Tom co-wrote and production-managed a documentary on Angkor for German-French television, which gave him the opportunity to spend several weeks among the temples. Since then, he has returned to Cambodia several times a year to cover the countryand#8217;s politics and culture. Most recently he published Cambodia: A Journey through the Land of the Khmer with renowned photographer Kraig Lieb.