Saturated green rice fields in the south, towering peaks and densely forested hills in the north, majestic rivers, picturesque lakes, and palm-fringed beaches along the Indian Ocean and the Andaman Sea, lush tropical rainforests, as well as barren steppe regions - the mysterious Burma entices with its fascinating landscape diversity. Numerous testimonies of its significant and tumultuous history captivate visitors to this still seemingly foreign land. With its archaic villages and teak monasteries, golden shining pagodas, and Buddha figures, Myanmar appears as an island of idyll in the flow of time. Here, despite often harsh realities, one can still find the "magical" Southeast Asia of Joseph Conrad or Rudyard Kipling, encountering the charm of the people with their unwavering faith and the smiles carried by stoic calm and pride. Many architectural monuments, from Victorian villas to entire ruined cities, tell the story of the great and highly eventful history of the multi-ethnic state of Burma or Myanmar. In the colorful markets, one enjoys not only the wide range of goods offered but also the vibrant hustle and bustle of brightly dressed market women and children. PREMIUMXL coffee table book - a book with a sturdy decorative slipcase, nearly 3 kg - professional photography by renowned travel photographers - up to 400 large-format images on 224 pages - all important sights - culture and traditions - knowledgeable and extensive texts - detailed captions - many special topics - colorful overview map - detailed index - an ideal gift, even for oneself.