The Rough Guide to First-Time Asia 4

by Ridout, Lucy; Ridout, Lucy; Ridout, Lucy; Reader, Lesley; Reader, Lesley; Reader, Lesley; Reader, Lesley

• ISBN13: 9781843536093
• ISBN10: 1843536099
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-15
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Rough Guide First-Time Asiais the perfect comprehensive planning guide for anyone thinking about heading to Asia for the first time. It includes general information on what tickets to buy, where to stay, what to eat and how to stay healthy. There are 21 individual country profiles highlighting the best places to visit with country specific websites, and necessary budget information. It is designed to answer the 'soft' issues not addressed by country-specific guides, for example, how to lessen the culture shock of your very first night in Asia; what to think about if you're considering travelling on your own; how to be a responsible traveller and what to do when you return home. This guide is designed for the weeks/months before you get on the plane.

Table of Contents

Colour section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 4
26 things not to miss	p. 9
Where to go	p. 19
Bangladesh	p. 19
Bhutan	p. 25
Brunei	p. 31
Cambodia	p. 35
China	p. 41
East Timor	p. 50
India	p. 54
Indonesia	p. 63
Japan	p. 71
Laos	p. 79
Malaysia	p. 84
Mongolia	p. 91
Nepal	p. 97
Pakistan	p. 103
Philippines	p. 109
Singapore	p. 116
South Korea	p. 121
Sri Lanka	p. 128
Taiwan	p. 134
Thailand	p. 140
Vietnam	p. 147
The big adventure	p. 157
Planning your route	p. 157
Visas, tickets and insurance	p. 193
When to go	p. 210
How much will it cost?	p. 225
Guidebooks and other resources	p. 244
What to take	p. 254
Your first night	p. 280
Culture shock	p. 298
Responsible tourism	p. 308
Getting around	p. 313
Accommodation	p. 338
Staying healthy	p. 351
Staying in touch	p. 371
Crime, safety and sleaze	p. 387
Coming home	p. 403
Directory	p. 411
Discount flight agents	p. 411
Specialist tour operators	p. 412
Voluntary work and conservation projects	p. 415
Accommodation booking agents	p. 417
Health: clinics and resources	p. 419
Official advice on international trouble spots	p. 420
Travel book and map stores	p. 421
Travel equipment suppliers	p. 422
Final checklist	p. 423
Travel store	p. 425
Small print & Index	p. 437
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