Itineraries - The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget - page 21

ITINERARIES
3 Kuala Lumpur Visit the thriving capital,
packed with modern architecture, monuments,
galleries and markets. See p.421
4 Cameron Highlands The cooling heights of
the Cameron Highlands entice the crowds at
weekends who come to enjoy the spectacular,
lush scenery. See p.433
5 Perhentian Islands A pair of stunning small
islands, with white-sand beaches and buckets of
charm, this is the perfect place to kick back and
relax. See p.457
6 Taman Negara National Park Explore the
spectacular and ancient rainforests of Malaysia's
interior. Taking the Jungle Railway from Kota
Bharu in the northeast is a meandering, scenic
way to reach it. See p.450
7 Kuching Sarawak's capital is an attractive,
relaxed city that makes a good base for visits to
Iban longhouses. See p.476
8 The Batang Rajang A journey along this
560km river takes you past isolated forts and
logging wharfs, and through little-visited towns
and longhouses into the true heart of Sarawak.
See p.485
9 Gunung Mulu National Park Sarawak's
premier national park bursts with flora and
fauna, and is home to the impressive limestone
spikes of the Pinnacles. See p.490
G Kinabalu National Park An exhausting,
exhilarating trek up Mount Kinabalu, the highest
peak in Southeast Asia, is rewarded with

breathtaking views from the summit at sunrise.
See p.502
H Sandakan and around While not an
appealing city in itself, Sandakan makes a great
base to discover Sabah's rich wildlife at Sepilok's
Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, Turtle Islands
National Park, and along the Kinabatangan River.
See p.506
I Pulau Sipadan One of the top dive sites in
the world, the waters around here teem with
spectacular marine life. See p.513

INDONESIA
Travel across the Indonesian archipelago is
pretty unforgettable, in tiny fragile planes, rusty
ferries and careering buses. Give yourself plenty
of time to cover the large distances, taking in
the country's soaring volcanoes, awe-inspiring
dive sites, memorable wildlife and laidback
island retreats.
1 Bukit Lawang and Danau Toba There's
plenty to discover among the beautiful scenery
of northern Sumatra: Bukit Lawang is home to
the famous orang-utan centre, while further
south lies the vast lake Danau Toba, with
pleasant island resorts and fascinating
traditional villages. See p.223 & p.228
2 Jakarta Whether you're travelling from
Sumatra or Singapore, you may end up in the
frenetic capital, where it's worth taking time to
explore the interesting museums and enjoy the
vibrant nightlife. See p.177

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