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