Over 500 pages long and packed with useful maps and images, Exploring Quang Nam is aimed primarily at independent travellers who wish to learn more about the region’s rich history and heritage. The book starts with a detailed historical overview of the region, once the heartland of the ancient Cham kingdom of Amaravati, with its capital at Tra Kieu and religious centre at My Son, a kingdom which derived much of its wealth from maritime trade. The book’s 15 tour chapters take visitors on a journey of discovery through the wider region, with six suggested heritage tours in and around Hoi An, five suggested heritage tours in and around Đa Nang, and additional suggested heritage tour routes for visitors to My Son, Hon Lao island (Cu Lao Cham), and Southern Quang Nam, including the provincial capital of Tam Ky.