Insight Guide Southeast Asia

by Sopinka, Heidi

• ISBN13: 9789814120029
• ISBN10: 9814120022
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective.Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline.Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Thailand
Introduction	25	(1)
History	26	(3)
People	29	(3)
Cuisine	32	(9)
Bangkok	41	(8)
Chiang Mai	49	(8)
Southern Islands	57	(12)
Burma (Myanmar)
Introduction	69	(1)
History	70	(3)
People	73	(3)
Religion	76	(5)
Yangon (Rangoon)	81	(8)
Mandalay	89	(6)
Bagan	95	(12)
Laos and Cambodia
Introduction	107	(1)
History	108	(3)
People	111	(3)
Architecture	114	(5)
Vientiane	119	(6)
Luang Prabang	125	(8)
Angkor	133	(12)
Vietnam
Introduction	145	(1)
History	146	(3)
People	149	(3)
Literature	152	(7)
Hanoi	159	(6)
Hai Phong and Hue	165	(8)
Ho Chi Minh City	173	(12)
Malaysia
Introduction	185	(1)
History	186	(35)
People	189	(3)
Natural History	192	(7)
Kuala Lumpur	199	(6)
Penaug	205	(6)
Sabah and Sarawak	211	(10)
Brunei
Introduction	221	(12)
Singapore
Introduction	233	(1)
History	234	(3)
People	237	(4)
Singapore	241
Insight on ...
Hill-tribe Crafts	36	(102)
Ancient Arts	138	(18)
Fruits	156	(40)
Wildlife	196	(94)
Performing Arts	290
Information panels
Gemstones	55	(100)
Vietnamese Language	155	(69)
Brunei Monarchy	224	(65)
The Ramayana Epic	289	(38)
Boracay	327
Indonesia
Introduction	255	(1)
History	256	(3)
People	259	(3)
Textiles	262	(5)
Jakarta	267	(8)
Java	275	(8)
Bali	283	(14)
Philippines
Introduction	297	(1)
History	298	(3)
People	301	(3)
Fiestas and Festivals	304	(5)
Manila	309	(8)
North to Ilocos	317	(6)
The Visayas	323	(7)
Travel Tips
Thailand	330	(14)
Burma	344	(12)
Laos/Cambodia	356	(8)
Vietnam	364	(12)
Malaysia	376	(12)
Brunei	388	(4)
Singapore	392	(10)
Indonesia	402	(12)
Philippines	414