This indispensable guide to Java, an island of astonishing beauty, leads you through a rich blend of cultures and religions, where Hindu-Buddhist empires reached their zenith before Islam made its mark.
- 62 maps including a full colour islands map
- where to stay, what to eat, what to see in ancient cites, modern beach resorts and isolated hill towns
- full details of trekking in some of Indonesia's best national parks
- 16 page colour section on the architectural wonders of Borobudur and Prambanan and other religious sites
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