From the magnificent Hindu temples of Prambanan in Indonesia to the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor in Cambodia and the enigmatic Plain of Jars in Laos. The countries of South East Asia encompass a region of unparalleled beauty and variety that takes in some of the greatest and man-made wonders on earth.

Dating back thousand of years, these ancient civilisations dominated much of what is now South East Asia, providing a rich legacy of temples, glittering palaces and monuments, which remain largely intact to this day. Its kings and emperors spawned countless great dynasties. More recent architectural splendours have further contributed to the wealth of outstanding landmarks throughout the region. Its landscape has been blessed with teeming jungles and bountiful wildlife.

With more than 90 pages of spectacular colour photographs, ‘South East Asia – passage through time’ reveals the beauty and grandeur of the region as well as the splendor of its monuments seen through the lens of leading international and Asian photographers. Accompanied by insightful chapters on the evolution, history, architecture and areas of outstanding natural beauty of South East Asia, this book is a tribute to one of the most intriguing destinations in the world.