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FOLLOW THE PATH OF ASIA'S MOST WELL-TRAVELED RELIC!
CHASING THE EMERALD BUDDHA is a new type of travel guide which follows the path once taken by Southeast Asia's most sacred statue. Today, the jade image is the centerpiece of Bangkok's elaborate Grand Palace complex. But few are aware of the long, eventful journey it took to get there.
Travel through bustling Bangkok, historic Chiang Mai, tropical South Thailand, the astonishing ruins of Angkor and laid-back Luang Prabang - all while learning the amazing story that connects them all together.
This book is meant for adventurous and independent travelers with a special interest in culture, history, architecture and local legends. Whether you're an experienced visitor to Southeast Asia or going there for the first time, Chasing the Emerald Buddha offers a completely fresh perspective on the region that no other guide book provides.
Inside You'll Find:
HUNDREDS OF PHOTOGRAPHS to give you a feel for each place before you even get there
INSIDER TIPS on what to do and see, from cultural landmarks to the great outdoors
DETAILED MAPS for easy navigation
COMPREHENSIVE INFO on the region's history, culture, religion, architecture and more
PRACTICAL TIPS on transport, where to stay and how to plan your trip
A complete, modern retelling of the CHRONICLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA which covers the statue's eventful 2,000-year history
Featured locations include:
THAILAND: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Nakhon Si Thammarat & South Thailand, Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Kamphaeng Phet, Sukhothai, Phimai, and more
LAOS: Luang Prabang and Vientiane
CAMBODIA: The ruins of Angkor and outpost temples such as Banteay Chhmar
About the author
Ken Lawrence is a writer, photographer and designer with a passion for world cultures, art and literature. He's lived in several different countries spread across four continents and has explored dozens more.
He is also the author of the Japan-based travel guide 'The Murakami Pilgrimage: A Guide to the Real-Life Places of Haruki Murakami's Fiction,' available in both paperback and digital formats. You can learn more at murakamipilgrimage.com.
Furthermore, he's also written numerous guides and articles for sailingstonetravel.com about fascinating destinations throughout the world.
