Insight Guide Laos & Cambodia

by Griffiths, Clare

• ISBN13: 9789814120425
• ISBN10: 9814120421
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing.Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Introduction
Laos and Cambodia	7	(10)
Laos: History
Introduction	17	(1)
Decisive Dates	18	(3)
The Kingdom of Lan Xang	21	(5)
The Dominance of Siam	26	(7)
Colonialism and Independence	33	(10)
Laos: Features
Geography	43	(8)
People	51	(10)
Religion in Laos and Cambodia	61	(10)
Cultural Arts	71	(18)
Laos: Places
Introduction	89	(6)
Vientiane	95	(9)
Vientiane Environs	104	(9)
Luang Prabang	113	(12)
Northeastern Laos	125	(12)
Northwestern Laos	137	(14)
Mekong Valley	151	(10)
Southern Laos	161	(16)
Cambodia: History
Introduction	177	(1)
Decisive Dates	178	(3)
Pre-Angkorean Civilisations	181	(3)
The Angkorean Era	184	(7)
Back to Water Chen La	191	(5)
The Killing Fields	196	(9)
Cambodia: Features
Geography	205	(8)
People	213	(10)
Cultural Arts	223	(10)
Food	233
Insight on...
Social Realism	76	(46)
The French Influence	122	(98)
The Chams	220	(10)
Cambodian Royal Ballet	230
Information panels
The Red Prince	31	(28)
The Secret War	59	(16)
That Luang	75	(120)
Pol Pot	195	(14)
Tonlé Sap	209	(10)
The Krama	219	(62)
Indic Traditions	281
Cambodia: Places
Introduction	243	(6)
Phnom Penh	249	(8)
Phnom Penh Environs	257	(10)
Angkor	267	(16)
Central Cambodia	283	(10)
The Cambodian Coast	293	(9)
Preah Vihear	302	(4)
Travel Tips
LAOS
Getting Acquainted	306	(2)
Planning the Trip	308	(3)
Practical Tips	311	(3)
Getting Around	314	(2)
Where to Stay	316	(3)
Where to Eat	319	(6)
Shopping	325	(3)
Language	328	(2)
CAMBODIA
Getting Acquainted	330	(2)
Planning the Trip	332	(3)
Practical Tips	335	(4)
Getting Around	339	(1)
Where to Stay	340	(3)
Where to Eat	343	(5)
Shopping	348	(3)
Further Reading	351