Eyewitness Travel Guide to Singapore (Paperback)

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Product Description

The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you!

Rich in history and tradition, the island of Singapore has become the gem of Southeast Asia and DK's Eyewitness Guide: Singapore will show you how to get around one of the world's best economic miracles. Visit the shops and cafes on Trengganu Street in Chinatown, the world famous Raffles Hotel, the sculpture park in Fort Canning Park, and the ethnic enclave of Kampong Glam. Four guided walks take you through Mount Faber Park, the back streets of old Geylang and Katong, the beaches of East Coast Park, and the colonial houses in Ridley Park. With over 750 photographs, street-by-street maps, and unique cutaway illustrations there is no need to purchase any other guide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: DK Travel (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789455447
• ISBN-13: 978-0789455444
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,541,814 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Available, December 24, 2005

By	J. E. Robinson - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I first came across these books traveling to Europe and I own almost 20 of these guides. I will be going to Singapore this year so I bought the DK guide, naturally!

The photos are in bright stunning color and leap from the pages. There are history time lines, references to historical and political development, architecture, museums, maps, culture, restaurants, places to stay. Very complete. Just a great book.

Let me elaborate a little bit. There are a number of other travel books - and some guides are mainly just text. I like some photographs and color. A picture is worth 1000 words. The visuals are just stunning in the DK books. This book about Singapore is no exception. Like all other DK books it has maps, and drawings, and numerous stunning photos of art, architecture, city scenes, etc. This book also has a section unique to Singapore - it has a special section on foods with many dishes all (again) in wonderful color photographs. Just an excellent job.

Highly recommend and makes for a good souvenir.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best guide book ever, July 12, 2002

By A Customer

This is the best guide book i have ever bought. It helped me get through my whole trip in singapore, I would have been totally lost without it.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, June 3, 2001

By A Customer

I love all Eyewitness guides and was not disappointed with this one. Full of details, full of pictures and very well organized. Just great...