Far East category: 759 books

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DID YOU KNOW? THERE IS A SECRET TUNNEL IN A LOCAL BAR USED BY PATRIOTS...AND A SECRET CAFE HIDDEN AWAY INSIDE AN ANCIENT HOUSE FULL OF ANTIQUES. When you travel across the world to get to here and with a limited time frame, you want to experience the authentic Hanoi. Now you can. 'Hanoi...

This is a highly unusual adventure story describing a hunting expedition in search of a legendary snow tiger in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and north-east China in 1926. Originally published in French in 1941, it has now been translated into English for the first time. The story is full of local colour...

One of the world's most exciting and cutting-edge countries, South Korea is a fascinating East Asian powerhouse, where ancient temples rub up alongside dazzling technology. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide South Korea, a comprehensive full-colour guide to all that's weird and...

#1 best-selling guide to Taiwan* Lonely Planet Taiwan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike and swim in Wulai's lush jungle setting, check out the magical Lantern Festival in Pingxi, or cycle the green Rift...

Myanmar (also known as Burma) is an emerging tourist destination in Southeast Asia. It lies on the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea coast with Bangladesh and India to the west, China to the north, and Laos and Thailand to the east. The country vividly recalls the exotic air of adventure that once romanticised...

Myanmar (also known as Burma) is an emerging tourist destination in Southeast Asia. It lies on the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea coast with Bangladesh and India to the west, China to the north, and Laos and Thailand to the east. Bangkok is the heart of Thailand and the pulse of the nation. A sprawling...

This is the tale of many attempted entries into Burma to meet the people living life in political oppression. Unfortunately, the two visas that were granted came with limited timeframes. The first one barely allowed a whistle-stop tour of basic city centers, where we saw what they allowed us to see....

Outline of Thailand Thailand CONTENTS International rankings of Thailand Mengrai Bangkok Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Desmos chinensis Nightlife in Bangkok Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Stray dogs in Bangkok CentralWorld Chatuchak Weekend Market List of cinemas in Thailand...

Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, the tiny island nation of Singapore blends the contemporary high tech modern world with a rich history and a multicultural heritage.  Singapore is one of Asia’s most famous and popular destinations for business or pleasure.     TABLE...

A book based on some of the unique characters and situations encountered in the course of a large construction project in East Java during a crucial time in Indonesia’s history .The cast includes all the usual suspects Europeans, Australians, Americans etc. but the starring roles are Indonesians.The...

Elephants, terrorists, head-hunters, fireworks, food and liquor … you’ll find them all within these pages. This book consists of the collected memories and ramblings of a group of people who, as young men, left their homeland and ventured off to the exotic East. They may have been underpaid; they...

“I walked out the door, a bit dazed. I had ten dollars and two not-quite diamonds, and it was summer in Siam.” John Borthwick’s first day in Thailand seemed far from auspicious — but it has been uphill from then on. Dropping him in the middle of everything from three-day tribal weddings, elephant...

The author writes about his rather strange love relationship with a young lady from the Isaan province. Despite the great difference in age, culture and religion, the two found quite few common interests and therefore sympathy was turning into real love.However, after two harmonious years, all of...