by JoshuaEliot (Author), JohnColet (Author), Dinah Gardner (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: 256
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Publisher: Footprint Handbooks
Published: 30 Nov 2002
ISBN 10: 1903471400
ISBN 13: 9781903471401
Book Overview: Footprint Handbooks won the Bronze Award in the 1999 Top Guidebook Series of the Wanderlust Readers' Awards.