Chasing the Emerald Buddha: An Alternative Journey Through Thailand Laos & Angkor

FOLLOW THE PATH OF ASIAS MOST WELL-TRAVELED RELIC!CHASING THE EMERALD BUDDHA is a new type of travel guide which follows the path once taken by Southeast Asias most sacred statue. Today the jade image is the centerpiece of Bangkoks 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 youre 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 Youll Find: HUNDREDS OF PHOTOGRAPHS to give you a feel for each place before you even get thereINSIDER TIPS on what to do and see from cultural landmarks to the great outdoorsDETAILED MAPS for easy navigationCOMPREHENSIVE INFO on the regions history culture religion architecture and morePRACTICAL TIPS on transport where to stay and how to plan your tripA complete modern retelling of the CHRONICLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA which covers the statues eventful 2000-year historyFeatured locations include: THAILAND: Bangkok Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Lampang Nakhon Si Thammarat & South Thailand Ayutthaya Lopburi Kamphaeng Phet Sukhothai Phimai and moreLAOS: Luang Prabang and VientianeCAMBODIA: The ruins of Angkor and outpost temples such as Banteay Chhmar