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Gorgeously green yet swamped with people, Bangladesh is a rural wonderland that s laden with waterways, peppered with villages and bursting with humanity.

This perennial stopover city is constantly reinventing itself as a destination in its own right, jostling for the position of top dog among Asia s even the world s best cities.

Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants, killer surf, cheap prices, fun trains, famous tea, flavorful food need I go on Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition.

Friendly and fun-loving, exotic and tropical, cultured and historic, Thailand beams with a lustrous hue from its gaudy temples and golden beaches to the ever-comforting Thai smile.

The Mekong. It s an exotic name guaranteed to fire up the imagination. Riding high on the global hotlist, the region is home to such iconic sights as Angkor Wat, Halong Bay and Luang Prabang.

The tantalizing neighborhoods and curious islands that make up Hong Kong are a sensory delight awaiting exploration. Readers will find themselves swaying along on a double-decker tramcar one moment, then cheering with the hordes at the city-centre horse races, or simply gazing out at the magnificent harbor.

The Best-Selling Guide to Southeast Asia Where Will It Take you? Get Off the Beaten Track Easy-to-use maps help you discover the highlights and hidden gems that will make your trip unique.

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Blessed with a ravishing coastline, emerald-green mountains, breathtaking national parks, dynamic cities, outstanding cultural interest and one of the world s best cuisines, Vietnam has it all.

India s diversity is apparent in its architecture, landscapes, festivals and handicrafts. And spirituality the beating heart of India pulsates from the mountains of Ladakh to the shores of tropical Kerala.

Japan is a world apart a cultural Galapagos where a unique civilization blossomed, and thrives today in delicious contrast of traditional and modern. The Japanese spirit is strong, warm and incredibly welcoming.

What Will Your Tokyo Encounter Be? Waking at dawn for the freshest sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Market? Soaking away your cares the traditional way in a popular neighborhood "onsen"?

Experience the best of India The Taj Mahal, Jaisalmer Fort, the beaches of Goa we ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real India with the minimum of fuss.

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A shoestring guide to Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines and East Timor. Take a detour with the off the beaten track suggestions for a unique travel experience.

This is not a guidebook. And it is definitely Not-for-parents. It is the real, inside story about one of the world s most exciting countries China. In this book you ll hear fascinating tales about ancient empires, martial arts, the discovery of gunpowder, and the first cup of tea.

Lonely Planet knows how to kick back on Thailand's best beaches. We've detailed the best places to stay, no matter what your budget, so go ahead and work on your tan.

Experience the best of Korea with Lonely Planet. Our 8th edition will have you checking out the chic boutiques and bars of Seoul, watching the spectacular Mass Games, dining on Busan seafood, hiking to volcanic craters and recuperating from it all on the island paradise of Jeju-do.

With a pulsating modern capital, temple towns, hot-springs villages and adventures in both shopping malls and wooded mountains, Taiwan cuts a figure as one of Asia s most diverse destinations.

Mongolia is an unspoiled wonder, a land where sand dunes sing, horses roam wild and nomadic herders greet strangers with open doors. Keep your itinerary loose and expect the unexpected.

What Will Your Beijing Encounter Be? Walking in the footsteps of the emporers in the ancient Forbidden City Checking out contemporary art's next big thing at the 798 Art Disctict Tucking into the city's signature dish, Peking duck Searching for hidden treasures and haggling like mad at the Panjiayuan Antique Market

Antique yet up-to-the-minute, familiar yet unrecognizable, outwardly urban but quintessentially rural, conservative yet path-breaking China is a land of mesmerizing and eye-opening contradictions.

What Will Your Hong Kong Encounter Be? Taking in the soaring skyline views from the Bank of China Tower s 43rd floor Getting lost among the trinkets and swallows nests of Sheung Wan s winding alleyways

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF CHINA The Great Wall, the Yangzi River, the Army of Terracotta Warriors we ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real China with the minimum fuss.

Accessible, affordable and fun! The sights, sounds and tastes of Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei are more enticing than ever. This guide covers: Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak, Penang, Kedah, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Joho

Get talking as you make your way around India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Lonely Planet phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases. Chat with the locals and discover their culture a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.

Looking for an Asian getaway with the lot? Meet the Philippines. Cities, beaches, hiking, diving, incredible cuisine - you can have it all. Grab Lonely Planet's 10th guide to the Philippines, hop on a jeepney and head for the latest and greatest these isl

Sri Lanka's got the charms to spare. Board a train to the lush tea plantations of Ella, track down elusive spotted leopards, ponder Sigiriya's mysterious ancient ruins, frolic with butterflies or soak up the sun on a secluded beach.

Experience one of the most distinctive destinations in Southeast Asia. Pockets of pristine environment, diverse cultures and quite possibly the most chilled-out people on earth mean that Laos is fast earning cult status among travellers. Don’t expect ever

The only complete guide to Indonesia on the market. Let us take you to the best beaches and bars in Bali, through lush paddy fields in Sumatra, diving with turtles off the Gilis in Lombok. This guide covers: Java, Bali, Sumatra, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan,