25 Walks in Myanmar: Exploring the Historic Landmarks of Myanmar
Autor Kenneth Barretten Limba Engleză Paperback – 6 feb 2017
Explore
the
important
heritage
attractions
and
historical
sites
of
Myanmar
on
foot!
Myanmar, also called Burma, is one of Asia's least-known destinations—a situation that is rapidly changing now as the country welcomes increasing numbers of foreign visitors. This is the first walking guide to present all the important heritage attractions and historical sites in the country. Author Kenneth Barrett not only takes you there, but explains in loving detail how each district and building evolved, who built what, and the special significance of the fascinating sites encountered along the way—everything you'd want in a Myanmar travel guide.
25 Walks in Myanmarhelps you discover this ancient land by guiding you on foot through the old neighborhoods and bringing them to life. The works of great Burmese kings, the grand trading houses and colonial offices built by the British, the temples and mosques erected by Indian and Chinese traders—all are preserved in this time-locked land, and each tells a unique story.
Written from a highly personal viewpoint,25 Walks in Myanmaris your companion in a series of urban strolls that open up new worlds which would otherwise remain unknown. Now is the time to explore Myanmar and Kenneth Barrett is your knowledgeable guide to an unforgettable journey through Asia's most fascinating land.
Myanmar, also called Burma, is one of Asia's least-known destinations—a situation that is rapidly changing now as the country welcomes increasing numbers of foreign visitors. This is the first walking guide to present all the important heritage attractions and historical sites in the country. Author Kenneth Barrett not only takes you there, but explains in loving detail how each district and building evolved, who built what, and the special significance of the fascinating sites encountered along the way—everything you'd want in a Myanmar travel guide.
25 Walks in Myanmarhelps you discover this ancient land by guiding you on foot through the old neighborhoods and bringing them to life. The works of great Burmese kings, the grand trading houses and colonial offices built by the British, the temples and mosques erected by Indian and Chinese traders—all are preserved in this time-locked land, and each tells a unique story.
Written from a highly personal viewpoint,25 Walks in Myanmaris your companion in a series of urban strolls that open up new worlds which would otherwise remain unknown. Now is the time to explore Myanmar and Kenneth Barrett is your knowledgeable guide to an unforgettable journey through Asia's most fascinating land.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780804844499
ISBN-10: 0804844496
Pagini: 372
Ilustrații: 32 pages of color photos; line drawings; maps
Dimensiuni: 130 x 203 mm
Editura: Tuttle Publishing
Colecția Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10: 0804844496
Pagini: 372
Ilustrații: 32 pages of color photos; line drawings; maps
Dimensiuni: 130 x 203 mm
Editura: Tuttle Publishing
Colecția Tuttle Publishing
Notă biografică
Kenneth
Barretthas
been
a
journalist
for
his
entire
career.
A
Londoner
by
birth,
he
lives
in
Bangkok
and
has
also
lived
in
Singapore
and
Hong
Kong.
As
a
journalist
he
has
covered
a
wide
range
of
subjects
in
the
business,
industrial,
travel
and
consumer
sectors.
He
is
also
a
photographer.
He
has
been
on
assignment
to
over
60
countries,
predominantly
in
Asia
but
also
to
parts
of
the
Middle
East
and
South
America.