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WELCOME TO THE STUPA LAND ‘BUROBUDUR’ Central Java, Indonesia Text by Songphol Prasittiwat Photograph by Nakarate Rungkawat

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SUVANNAPHOUM The Golden Land of South East Asia

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uvannaphoum’ or Suvarnabhummi (according to the name of Bangkok international airport), etc. means the ‘Golden Land’. According to Buddhist tradition, Empeor Ashoka from India sent Theravada missionaries to the region in South East which was called ‘Suvannaphoum’, as early as the 3 rd century B.C. The Kingdom of Suvannaphoum, a SURGXFW RI &KLQHVH DQG ,QGLDQ LQĂ XHQFH LV said to have extended from Burma across the central plain of what is now Thailand to eastern Cambodia, covering parts of what was called in the 19th century, before colonial interventions, ‘Indo-China’, which refers to Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Even to this day, that glorious era is fondly remembered when the ‘people of the south’ – the Tai people – were culturally and linguistically close in the context of a common and enriching Chinese/Indian heritage. That’s why Suvannaphoum strikes a mystic and nostalgic chord in the soul of the people of the north. You can also hear that chord if you forget about the borders.

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SHINING ANGKOR WAT & Other Exotic Shrines Siem Reap, Cambodia Text by John Lemon/ Reinhard Hohler Photograph by Ibrahimovic

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22 the world until their rediscovery in the early 1860’s by French naturist Henri Mouhot and German explorer Dr. Adolf Bastian. The most impressive and best preserved of the Khmer temples is the one the phoWRJUDSKHU MXVW ÀQLVKHG WR FDSWXUH DQG ZH ZHUH ZDONing inside - the Angkor Wat. The Angkor Wat was built early 12th century by King Suryavarman II, who dedicated it mainly to the Hindu God Vishnu. The temple is centered on 5 beehive-like towers that form a giant lotus bud and took over 300 years to complete. A three-towered white silhouette of Ankor Wat is also WKH HPEOHP RI WKH &DPERGLDQ QDWLRQDO ÁDJ

is around 5 a.m. when the photographer and I were standing in a line to buy tickets. 40 dollars for 3 days is as expensive as the admission fee of Hong Kong Disney Land. Yes, we were buying the tickets to a fairy tale world, but this world is real and stepped in history; the gorgeous past of the Khmer and of Suvannaphoum region. The Angkor Wat and other temples. The temples of Angkor in Cambodia constitute one of the world’s great ancient sites and Southeast Asia’s most impressive archaeological treasure. The massive structures surrounded by monsoon forest area are comparable to the Maya ruins of Central America, whereas the abundant statues and extensive bas-relief murals are as beautiful as those in great temples of India, or the art of ancient Egyptians. Also, Angkor Wat by itself has drawn praise above all for the harmony of its design, which has been compared to the architecture of ancient Greek and Roman Empires. Waiting for the photographer to capture the sunrise above Angkor Wat and watching tourists from all over the world walking across the bridge to the great architecture site I too was very excited to see it, I wondered how strong people of the 12th Century’s belief was in Hindu gods to build this spectaculr specimen as well as the other monuments dotted around the area. The Khmer Empire reached the zenith of its power and creativity between the 9th to 13th century, when Angkor was the seat of the Khmer kings and one of the largest capitals in Southeast Asia. In all, there are some 300 monuments scattered throughout the jungle, but only the largest have been excavated and reconstructed. Most of those lie within a couple of kilometers of each other and can be visited in one day, though 2 or 3 days allow you a better appreciation. Though once the haunt of Khmer Rouge troops, who buried mines in certain areas, the temple complex was scoured by mine-removal teams some years ago and it is quite safe nowadays. Nevertheless, here and throughout Cambodia, you should stick to well-trodden paths. From the 15th century, the temples were abandoned and forgotten by

Like all the other major monuments of Angkor the 65 m high complex represents the Hindu-Buddhist universe and more importantly – heaven on earth. The central shrines symbolize Mount Meru, the mythical home of the 33 Hindu gods, while the moats represent the 7 oceans that surround Mount Meru. Angkor Wat is reached by an impressive stone causeway, an avenue lined with balustraders in the form of serpents. The three-tiered pyramid itself rises in 4 enclosures opening unusually to the west, with terraces decorated with images of Hindu deities, unluckily, many if which have lost their heads to looters. ore impressive than the statues, towers, and the sheer size of the temple is the extensive bas-relief work that covers its walls. The inner walls of the outer gallery bear a series of large-scale scenes (approximately one square kilometer area of the entire bas-reliefs) mainly depicting episodes from the Hindu epics the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. On the eastern gallery is one of the most celebrated scenes, the Churning of the Sea of Milk, showing 92 asuras (titans) and 88 devas (gods) using the serpent Vasuki to churn the sea under Vishnu’s direction. It is followed by Vishnu defeating asuras which was added during 16th century. On top of that, there are exactly 1,850 ‘Apsara’ – Hindu divine dancers – scattered throughout the temple complex.

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Henri Mouhot noted that the stones were laid without mortar and were held together by mortise and tenon joints in some cases, while in others they used dovetails and gravity. The blocks were presumably put in place by a combination of elephants, coir ropes, pulleys and bamboo scaffolding. The Khmer architects never made the curved arches used by the Romans. They did create a corbel arch.

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“These towers, with their squat shapes and superimposed tiers, bear comparison in silhouette with colossal upright ÀU FRQHV 7KH\ DUH OLNH YHJHWDWLRQ LQ stone sprouting under the sun, dense and exuberant... And, from on high, the four faces on each tower, looking out to the cardinal points, looking everywhere from under the samve lowered eyelids with the same mixed expression of irony and pity, the enigmatic smile. They assert, with haunting repetition, the omnipresence of the god of Angkor,” Pierre Loti, French novelist narrated DERXW KLV ÀUVW H[SHULHQFH ZLWK %D\RQ in Ankor Thom in 1912

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Though the entrance of Angkor Thom is not as PDJQLĂ€FLQHW DV $QJNRU :DW WKH ORFDWLRQ RI WKLV FLW\ LV VWLOO GLJQLĂ€HG DOEHLW ZLWK WHUULI\LQJ GHFRUDWLRQV DW the gate; a row of Khmer gods on the left and a row of titans on the right, each holding a naga; whilst at the center gate appears a massive and serene Khmer guardian god face welcoming visitors from all over the world. Angkor Thom was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire and established in the late 12th century by king Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several temples and monuments from earlier eras

as well as those established by Jayavarman and his successors. At the centre of the city is Jayavarman’s state temple, the Bayon. The Bayon’s distinctive feature is the multitude of massive stone faces on the many towers which jut out from the upper terrace and cluster around its central peak. The temple is known also for 2 sets of bas-reliefs, which present an unusual combination of mythological, historical, and mundane scenes. Unlike Angkor Wat, which impresses with the grand scale of its architecture and open spaces, the faces of Bayon gives the impression of being compressed within a frame which is too tight for it.

‘TA PHROM’ The Tomb Raider & Ancient University

During the period of Angkor Thom’s establishment (late 12th and early 13th centuries), King Jayavarman VII established a new Mahayana Buddhist monastery with 24 towers inside to dedicate to his mother and also being a university for Sanskrit language. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm has been left in almost the original condition in which it was found and the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors. Furthermore, this temple was a location of the famous Hollywood movie ‘Tomb Raider’ starring Angelina Jolie.

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ROMANTIC MANDALAY EXPERIENCE Mandalay, Myanmar Text & Photograph by Somrit Paul Haikham

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ccording to the book ‘Burma Lose Kingdom’ by Kukrit Pramoj which I read as a young tour guide, I must visit the city of Yadhanabon or Mandalay of the King Mindon once in my lifetime to experience the history of the ancient Burma Kingdom. Lucky for me, Air Bagan and PB Travel Agency Center recently invited me to visit the place. Mandalay was the last royal capital of the last independent Burmese .LQJGRP Âś.RQEDXQJ '\QDVW\¡ EHIRUH LWV Ă€QDO DQQH[DWLRQ E\ WKH %ULWLVK The establishment of Mandalay was bizarre: King Mindon was a devote Buddhist, and a strong believer of Buddhist prophesies. According to a legend, when Gautama Buddha visited Burma, he arrived at the Mandalay Hill where he met a mythical giant who cut off one of her breasts as an offering to him. Gautama Buddha declined the donation as it is against the principles of Buddhism, but he prophesied that here in the foot hill of the Mandalay Hill, a great city will appear in the year 2,400 of Lord Buddha. King Mindon, as a true believer of the great prophesy, built the city in the exact place on 13th )HEUXDU\ WKXV IXOĂ€OOLQJ WKH SURSKHF\ 7KH QHZ capital was named Yadanabon (or Ratanapura), meaning ‘The Bejeweled City’. However, people called the city simply Mandalay, due to the fact that it was situated at the foot hill of Mandalay Hill. Prior to the era of Kongbaung, there was a settlement of ancient communities on Mandalay, resulting in the city’s diversity of ancient places and several artworks. Nowadays Mandalay is a civilized city in regards to its trading and transportation as well as tourism that features charming arts & culture, beautiful architecture and nature resources. A must visit when in Mandalay is the Royal Palace ‘Mya Nan San Kyaw’ which was established in 1857 the same year as the Kongbuang Dynasty. In reality, it was not built by King Mindon and was in fact an old palace building that was dismantled, carried and reassembled from its original place at Amarapura, the old capital. After the British occupation of Burma, the Royal Palace and the royal fortress were occupied by the British army. The Royal Palace Fortress was renamed Fort Dufferin, and WKH 7KURQH +DOO ZDV FRQYHUWHG LQWR WKH %ULWLVK RIĂ€FHUV¡ FOXE 7KH %ULWLVK also looted the palace with some artifacts now on display in the Victoria and Albert Museum in England. In 1900 Load Curzon, the regent of England came to Mandalay and found the palace had lost its original identity. He therefore moved the troops out of the palace and renovated the site, plus made a resized model of this palace for future generations. However, during World War II, the palace was bombed by Japanese military in 1941 and was

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re-built following the model that Load Curzon made. Not far from the palace, lies the Shew nan Daw Kyaung Monastery built by King Mindon in the 19th century. It is known for its teak carvings of Buddhist myths, which adorn its walls and roofs, built in the traditional Burmese architectural style. King Mindon died here and his son, King Thibaw, moved this building from the palace to its current location. Shwenandaw Monastery is the single remaining major structure of the original wooden royal palace today. Nearby, Ku Tho Daw Pagoda contains the world’s largest book. It lies at the foot of Mandalay Hill and was built during the reign of King Mindon. The stupa itself, which is gilded above its terraces, has 729 stone-inscription caves, each containing a marble slab inscribed on both sides with a page of 84,000 texts from the Tipitaka , the entire Pali Canon of Theravada

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Buddhism. About 5 kilometers south of Mandalay in the old capital Amarapura, and Maha Muni Temple housing the famous Maha Muni Buddha Image. According to the legend, the Buddha visited the Dhanyawadi city of Arakan in 554 BC and King Sanda Thuriya requested that an image was cast of him. After casting the Great Image, the Buddha breathed upon it, and thereafter the image became the exact likeness of the Mahamuni. The Buddha image is very sacred to the Burmese and every dawn at around 5 am the face of the image is washed and music is played in celebration. As this 3-meters-tall image has been extensively covered by gold leaf, it has become very soft and hence dubbed ‘the soft skin Buddha image’. There is also a museum exhibiting bronze images of lions and elephants which are believed to have been moved from Ankor Thom during Chao Sam Phraya of Ayutthaya. Last but not least, every visitor must experience the breathtaking sunset on Mandalay Hill above Irrawaddy River. The shady 1,729 steps of the hill make a worthwhile visit as you can take in a 360 degree view of the city capturing both the ancient and modern towns. Many couples picnicked here on the day I visited to take pictures of Burmese lives as well as the beautiful scenes of the Irrawaddy River, golden pagodas from monasteries below and the ancient city of King Mindon under the big trees. Here I had one of my most memorable evenings when I saw the sun set over this romantic historical city.

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SWEET HOI AN The Heritage Port of Suvannaphoum Hoi An, Vietnam Text by Samson Dutch Boy Kim Photograph by Chidahp

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neighboring Vietnam lies Hoi An, a lovely, well-preserved city decreed a world heritage city by UNESCO in 1999 because of the harmoniously and outstanding manifestation of the fusion of cultures and architecture. In its early history the city served as a trading port for many countries and was considered the most important port in Southeast Asia. Located on the coast of the South China Sea in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, the city possessed a large harbor and was known as Champa city. This area was an important trading center in the 16th and 17th centuries and also rose to prominence as a powerful and exclusive trade channel between Europe, China, India, and Japan, especially for the ceramics industry. However, the importance of Hoi An declined sharply at the end of the 18th century due to the Nguyen dynasty King’s closed trade policy. In line with the rise of other ports on the coast of Vietnam, in particular Da Nang, and the VLOWLQJ RI LWV KDUERU WKH ÀQDO HFOLSVH RI Hoi An was inevitable. I had a chance to visit Hoi An and fell in love with this lovely city as it reminded me of a bygone era. Looking around, there are lots of buildings and Chinese style shop houses, which are still preserved in traditional architectural style of the 19th and 20th centuries being aligned along the narrow lanes. There are also many religious structures such as pagodas, temples, meeting houses, which relate to the development of a port community and explicit how cultures and traditions were mingled up in the past. The architecture of Hoi An, which is almost entirely of wood, is very stunning. It is a fusion of Vietnamese designs and techniques with those from China and Japan, whose natives used to do business here and settled in the area. 2QH ODQGPDUN WKDW PXVW QRW EH PLVVHG LV WKH ÀQH ZRRGHQ EULGJH RU WKH &KXD Cau or Lai Vien Kieu, a beautiful example of Japanese architecture housing a pagoda. Sometimes it is called the Japanese Covered Bridge and can be found on the west side of Tran Phu Street. The bridge was constructed in the early 1600’s by the Japanese community, and renovated in 1986; many people visit as it represents the symbol of Hoi An. Tourists who wants to go there must buy a ticket to enter but I would recommend WR ÀUVW WDNH \RXU WLPH H[SORULQJ WKH ZKROH WRZQ RQ IRRW EHFDXVH WKH FHQWHU RI +RL An is very small; but beware of motorcycles. Alternatively, a river cruise offers the chance to appreciate the old Champa way of life via the river system. The rivers of Hoi An cover hundreds of kilometers and offer an interesting and adventurous alternative to travelling by road. Also there are many other attractions in town like the four museums in the Old Town: Museum of Folk Culture, Museum of Trade Ceramics, Hoi An Museum of History and Culture, and Museum of Say Huynh Culture. If you want to visit some historical or religious sites, do not forget to dress properly. Take your time and enjoy the slow life of Hoi An.

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terms of its traditional and arts & cultural roots, many people compare modern Luang Prabang with Chiang Mai from 30 years ago. In fact, Thailand and Lan Chang Dynasty’s Luang Prabang was part of the same land until Europe interfered and GHÀQHG WKH ERXQGDU\ EHWZHHQ 7KDLODQG DQG Laos. Then the unique culture was separated DQG ZKLOH 7KDLODQG KDV JRQH ZLWK WKH à RZ RI JOREDOL]DWLRQ DQG KDV EHHQ LQà XHQFHG E\ Western pull, Laos has been governed by the Socialist Republic, which has maintained its sense of innocence. Nowadays, travelling to Luang Prabang LV QRW GLIÀFXOW DQG WRXULVWV FDQ HQMR\ WKH tranquil Mekong on a slow boat from Chiang Khong district or via a noisy rapid boat that gets to the city faster. Driving from Huay Xai to the south or from Vientiane to the north also features a new ambience of challenging Laos. However, if you take the bus from Vientiane, you will have a chance to visit Vang Vieng, the charming riverside town of Central Lao. For convenience and FRPIRUW WDNH D à LJKW IURP HLWKHU &KLDQJ Mai or Bangkok and during the hour-long à LJKW \RX FDQ WDNH LQ DQ LPSUHVVLYH ELUG eyes’ view before landing into the airport. Allow me to introduce the background of this World Heritage City. Luang Prabang URVH WR GLVWLQFWLRQ DV WKH FDSLWDO RI WKH ÀUVW Laos kingdom (Lan Chang - land of the million elephants) from 1353. The city owes its present name to the Pha Bang, a

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Nestling amidst lush garden in a quiet corner of an old Chiang Mai, Come On Residence awaits for your coming to experience tranquility and comfort as you were home.

15/26 Bumroongburi Rd., T.Phrasingh, Chiang Mai Thailand. Tel. 0 5327 8936 E-mail: comeon@loxinfo.co.th See Inner Chiang Mai Map D1

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