The first of its kind: an exploration of one of the most mysterious countries in the world, as told by one of the first outsiders to access the country in its entiretyFor almost fifty years Burma was ruled by a paranoid military dictatorship and isolated from the outside world. A historic 2015 election swept an Aung San Suu Kyi-led civilian government to power and was supposed to usher in a new golden era of democracy and progress, but Burma remains unstable and un...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Thailand.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sinking your toes into the soft white sand of Ko Lipe's Sunrise Beach to slurping boat noodles with locals at food stands in Ayuthaya, and spotting wild elephants on a night safari at Khao Yai National Park.Build a trip to remember wi...

'Engaging … this absorbing book is a tantalizing introduction to China's diversity and the ethnic and political dynamics at the extremes of its empire' Publishers Weekly'Eimer has forged genuinely new ground as he recounts his travels to China's furthest corners … A fascinating picture of a part of the country rarely examined' Daily TelegraphFar from the glittering cities of Beijing and Shanghai, China's borderlands are po...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Indonesia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting the dozens of golden beaches along the coastline of Gunung Kidul to taking a diving tour of the Liberty shipwreck in Bali, and trekking through the rainforest in little-visited Gunung Palung National Park.Build a trip to remember

Lonely Planet Myanmar (Burma) is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Be dazzled by Buddhist architecture in Yangon, explore Bagan's amazing plain of ancient temples, or hike to the floating gardens and markets of Inle Lake -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Myanmar and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet ...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Southeast Asia.Discover Southeast Asia's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from lounging on the sandy beaches of Cambodia's Koh Tonsay; to walking through the lush rainforest of Lombok's Mt Rinjani National Park; and eating your way around Hanoi's Old Quarter, which has the best street-food scene in Vietnam.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand.Discover Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from feasting on a smorgasbord of dumplings, noodles and curry in Bangkok's Chinatown; to lazing in a hammock on Don Det in southern Laos' Si Phan Don region; and listening for singing gib...

The ultimate snapshot of every country in the world featuring new local insights from travel experts and the top experiences for each destination.Spot wildlife in Australia's lush green Daintree Rainforest; tour Japan's exquisite temples in Kyoto; discover Gaudi masterpieces in Spain's buzzing Barcelona. Get to know the amazing countries that populate our planet and start planning your next big adventure.Inside the...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Thailand's Islands and Beaches.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Phuket Elephant Sanctuary to feed the rescued elephants, to dining with locals at the vibrant Surat Thani Night Market, and freediving off the north coast of Ko Pha-Ngan.Build a trip to remember with

#1 best-selling guide to Beijing*Lonely Planet ***Beijing*is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Scale the Great Wall, sip a cocktail in an historic alleyway, or go ice skating with the locals in Houhai; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Beijing and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Beijing

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Laos.Discover Laos' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from soaring across the ziplines at Tham Nam; to trekking with some of the elephants who live at Mandalao; and admiring the sweeping roofs of gilded Wat Xieng Thong, the most significant and striking of Luang Prabang's many temples.Build a trip to rem...

Here's a book about Tokyo that's seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails: Tokyo features colourful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist routes or inside the average guidebook. We'll show them where to bathe in chocolate, climb Japan's tallest tower, meet a giant robot, and lots more!Join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hu...