The Magic of Bangkok
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2003
New Holland Publishers Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-84330-117-2 (ISBN)
New Holland Publishers Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-84330-117-2 (ISBN)
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This pictorial tribute takes readers on an evocative journey to discover the very soul of Bangkok, capital of the "Land of Smiles". Concise text and colour photographs reveal the city's star attractions, friendly people, outstanding markets, traditional Thai cuisine and an array of arts and crafts.
Thailand holds a special fascination for countless annual visitors and no part more so than paradoxical Bangkok where old and new exist side by side in apparent harmony, where congested roads border silent temple precincts and world-class hotels tower over traditional wooden homes, while glitzy modern shopping complexes and Internet cafes vie for space with noisy, bustling markets and flower-bedecked spirit houses. This pictorial tribute takes readers on an evocative journey to discover the very soul of Bangkok, capital of the "Land of Smiles". Concise text and colour photographs capture the city's star attractions, her friendly people, outstanding markets, traditional Thai cuisine and an impressive array of arts and crafts. From the Grand Palace to the floating market, revered Ayuttahaya to the garish facades of the Patpong district, Bangkok rouses the senses and delights with a multitude of sights, sounds and colours.
Thailand holds a special fascination for countless annual visitors and no part more so than paradoxical Bangkok where old and new exist side by side in apparent harmony, where congested roads border silent temple precincts and world-class hotels tower over traditional wooden homes, while glitzy modern shopping complexes and Internet cafes vie for space with noisy, bustling markets and flower-bedecked spirit houses. This pictorial tribute takes readers on an evocative journey to discover the very soul of Bangkok, capital of the "Land of Smiles". Concise text and colour photographs capture the city's star attractions, her friendly people, outstanding markets, traditional Thai cuisine and an impressive array of arts and crafts. From the Grand Palace to the floating market, revered Ayuttahaya to the garish facades of the Patpong district, Bangkok rouses the senses and delights with a multitude of sights, sounds and colours.
Sean Sheehan was born and brought up in London. After teaching for a number of years he took an escape route to Southeast Asia where he lived and worked for six years. During that time he acquired a thirst for travel, wrote a guide book to Malaysia and Singapore, edited Shakespeare, ran a computer column for a British publication and worked for a Japanese magazine. He presently lives in London.
Introduction: Great City of Angels 2 Around the Capital 16 Bangkok - Old and New 26 Serenity and Enlightenment 36 Important Attractions 46 Exploring the Colourful Markets 60 The Taste of Bangkok 70 Photographic Acknowledgements 80
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.1.2003 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Magic S. |
| Zusatzinfo | 190 colour photographs, 2 colour maps |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 215 x 280 mm |
| Gewicht | 410 g |
| Themenwelt | Reisen ► Bildbände ► Asien |
| Reiseführer ► Asien ► Thailand | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84330-117-2 / 1843301172 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84330-117-2 / 9781843301172 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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