Frommer's Southeast Asia

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Traveling with Frommer's means avoiding tourist traps and discovering the best local spots. Our expert authors have explored every destination, providing candid reviews of hotels and restaurants across all price ranges. Each guide is current, featuring exact prices, colorful maps, and vibrant coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. This detailed guide covers 10 countries, offering practical information, cultural insights, and user-friendly maps that define our series. In Singapore and Malaysia, experience the vibrant multicultural nightlife and wildlife in Borneo's jungle preserves. In Thailand, uncover Bangkok's intriguing underbelly, relax at Phuket's luxurious beaches, and visit traditional tribal areas in the north. Discover Brunei through the lens of its wealthy Sultan, and in Bali, enjoy world-class resorts and a rich arts scene, including shadow puppet performances. Vietnam invites you to explore Ho Chi Minh City's lively expat nightlife and navigate the Mekong Delta's scenic beauty. In Laos, visit the ancient capital, Luang Prabang, and the sacred Pak Ou caves filled with Buddha statues. Experience the Philippines' stunning beaches and dive sites, and in Hong Kong, find the best shopping, dim sum, and the world's largest seated Buddha. This guide is your essential companion, complete with etiquette tips, business travel advice, and language glossaries. Don't leave home without it!