Synopses & Reviews
The new arrival on the Asian travel scene, Indochina over the past decade has emerged as one of the region's most popular destinations. The reasons are not difficult to fathom. For one, the Vietnam War wrote Indochina into the Western imagination unlike anywhere else in the region. And two, the fusion of rich indigenous cultures with more recent French colonial traditions makes traveling here an experience in exotic nostalgia for many visitors.Nostalgia is not the only reason to visit. Cambodia's Angkor Wat - easily Southeast Asia's most impressive ancient temple complex - would be reason enough to travel to Indochina. Add to that the sleepy charm of Laos with its ancient royal capital of Luang Prabang and the exciting push and shove of Vietnam, where bustling cities combine with rural vistas of paddy fields and hundreds of kilometers of unspoiled coastline, and it is easy to see why Indochina is capturing the imaginations of so many travelers. (5 3/4 x 8 3/4, 292 pages, color photos, maps)
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Indochina offers a rich historical past, lush natural beauty, and amazing cultures with Hindu and Buddhist monuments.
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Whether dreaming from an armchair or booking a flight, the Traveler's Companion guides deliver the best information and guidance for exploring a country. These guidebooks are through trip planners, excellent and practical on-the-road tools, and memorable vacation mementos packed with photographs.
Each guide includes:
-- A quick look at the highlights -- a not-to-miss list of the best experiences and places each destination has to offer
-- Vacation choice for everyone -- a special section devoted to vacation activities for all interests, such as sport, nightlife, scenic drives, and shopping
-- Choice recommendations -- a selection of fine resorts, hotels, restaurants, and establishments based on value, location, ambiance, and service
-- Essentials & tips -- information researched at the source and conveniently organized
-- Succinct, entertaining, and evocative writing that conveys atmosphere and culture
-- Magnificent color photography throughout the planning stages becomes the best souvenir
Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia are emergine as some of Asia's most intriguing destinations. Right across the cultural spectrum, lndochina offers a rich historical past and amazing cultures -- an almost endless list, beginning with the magnificent Hindu and Buddhist monuments and moving to the lush natural beauty of the mountains and islands.