The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei is the definitive guide to these three fascinating Southeast Asian countries. There’s detailed coverage of Malaysia’s superb natural attractions, including Taman Negara – the Peninsula’s main national park, with its four gateways – and, in Sabah and Sarawak, Mount Kinabalu and the limestone pinnacles at Mulu. Great beaches and islands also get full attention, including the islands of Langkawi, the Perhentians and the dive mecca of Sipidan. There’s plenty on the indigenous tribes of Borneo too, including how to make upriver trips to traditional longhouses. The book also provides the lowdown on Singapore’s burgeoning entertainment scene – from alternative gigs to cutting-edge theatre – and uncovers the secret charms of secluded Brunei. All the background you need to get the best out of these multicultural nations is here, including a food vocabulary to help you order the best Malay, Chinese and Indian fare, and insights into local etiquette.
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"Guidebooks devote few pages to Langkawi, but the Rough Guide's Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei is the most helpful." -- Condé Nast Traveler
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad...but could've been better,
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (Rough Guide to Malaysia: Singapore & Brunei) (Paperback)
This guide is great, at least from a pre-trip standpoint. When it comes to planning a trip to Malaysia, the historical and cultural aspects of the book are above reproach. The authors clearly know their way around the country. But that doesn't translate into using the book when you get to Malaysia. While hotel prices are listed, they're done so using a code system, forcing readers to continue flipping back to the key located early on in the guide. I've relied on Lonely PLanet's guidebook before, and I'll keep doing so - only because its layout is superior to the Rough Guide.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
does not contain much..,
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei (Rough Guide to Malaysia: Singapore & Brunei) (Paperback)
this rough guide isn pretty much the same as the other guides.. as usual in singapore it contains the usual places.. orchard, little india, sentosa, east coast and the usual touristy places. It does not include the heartlanders area eg. Hougang, Yishun etc. For eg, in woodlands.. it only mention the the zoo.. did you know that's a big Shopping Mall in Woodlands called the Causeway point.. nect to the MRT station.. As for eating places.. it fail to capture the good places for local food.. may interest the food lovers and those adventourous enough to try.. It should include a portion on the heartlanders.. I'm sure some tourist may want to see our locals their way of life.. for eg a tour of an HDB estate (public housing) that may include the market, the coffeeshop, look at the flat inside out.. etc.. the peculiar and distinct characters of the heartlanders.. etc.. otherwise tourists may think S'pore is just of the "place"
3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book - invaluable!,
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This review is from: Malaysia Singapore Brunei: The Rough Guide, Second Edition (2nd ed) (Paperback)
This book was a godsend on our recent trip. On the Island of Langkawi we found the advice on boat trips to the coral reef saved us some money.
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Though Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei don't possess the grand ancient ruins of neighbouring Thailand, their rich cultural heritage is readily apparent to visitors. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
orang asli, colonial district, seri malaysia, green hut, tea estate, fairy cave, kedai kopis, express bus station, longhouse culture, local bus station, jungle railway, kampung houses, pasar malam, pua kumbu, parks desk, nasi campur, hawker centre, nasi lemak, hawker stalls, canopy walkway, roti canai, prawn paste, dorm beds, chalet accommodation Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Jalan Besar, Little India, Kuala Tahan, Kota Kinabalu, Southeast Asia, World War, Orchard Road, Alor Setar, Jalan Sultan, Taman Negara, Kuala Lipis, Lebuh Chulia, East Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia, Jalan Tun Razak, Gua Musang, Bukit Bintang, Bandar Seri Begawan, Golden Triangle, South China Sea, Hat Yai Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Though Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei don't possess the grand ancient ruins of neighbouring Thailand, their rich cultural heritage is readily apparent to visitors. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
orang asli, colonial district, seri malaysia, green hut, tea estate, fairy cave, kedai kopis, express bus station, longhouse culture, local bus station, jungle railway, kampung houses, pasar malam, pua kumbu, parks desk, nasi campur, hawker centre, nasi lemak, hawker stalls, canopy walkway, roti canai, prawn paste, dorm beds, chalet accommodation Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Jalan Besar, Little India, Kuala Tahan, Kota Kinabalu, Southeast Asia, World War, Orchard Road, Alor Setar, Jalan Sultan, Taman Negara, Kuala Lipis, Lebuh Chulia, East Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia, Jalan Tun Razak, Gua Musang, Bukit Bintang, Bandar Seri Begawan, Golden Triangle, South China Sea, Hat Yai Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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