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The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
About this book
Discover these exciting destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to trek through the Taman Negara rainforest, kick-back on the idyllic Perhentian Islands or explore Singapore's dynamic art scene, The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.-Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown or Singapore's downtown shopping streets without needing to get online.- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.Things not to miss- Rough Guides' rundown of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei's best sights and experiences.- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organise your trip. - Detailed regional coverage- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Kuala Lumpur; Penang; George Town; Cameron Highlands; Langkawi; Perhentian Islands; Taman Negara; Sarawak; Sabah; Kota Kinabalu. Attractions include: Petronas Towers; Batu Caves; Gunung Mulu National Park; Ulu Temburong National Park; Mount Kinabalu; Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre; Little India; The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more.Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 5
- When to go 12
- Things not to miss 14
- Itineraries 24
- BASICS 26
- Getting there 27
- Visas and entry requirements 30
- Getting around 31
- Accommodation 36
- Food and drink 38
- Health 44
- The media 46
- Festivals 47
- Sports and outdoor activities 48
- Culture and etiquette 50
- Shopping 51
- Travel essentials 52
- THE GUIDE 60
- 1 Kuala Lumpur and around 60
- 2 The west coast 114
- 3 The interior 186
- 4 The east coast 216
- 5 The south 266
- 6 Sarawak 312
- 7 Sabah 386
- 8 Brunei 450
- 9 Singapore 472
- CONTEXTS 552
- History 553
- Religion 570
- Peoples 574
- Development and the environment 579
- Wildlife 583
- Books 587
- Language 591
- Glossary 601
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 603