by Dinah Gardner (Author), John Colet (Author), Joshua Eliot (Author)
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. The guide includes comprehensive information on: Cambodia's ancient and modern history, culture and politics; the latest developments in the capital Phnom Penh, as new hotels and restaurants open up on a daily basis; where to go and where to avoid; where to stay and where to eat and make the most of the French gastronomic influence; how to get about by air (by far the easiest method), train, boat and road; and when to go and how to stay healthy. The guide details the latests visa information and entry requirements, and includes coverage of Bangkok, the best place to obtain a visa for Cambodia.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 2
Publisher: Footprint Handbooks
Published: 01 Jan 2002
ISBN 10: 1900949474
ISBN 13: 9781900949477
Book Overview: Footprint Handbooks won the Bronze Award in the 1999 Top Guidebook Series of the Wanderlust Readers' Awards.