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Malaysia is a beautiful and magical tropical country. Located 7 degrees north of the equator, it is located in the core of Southeast Asia. It is formed by the merger of South Malay Peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo Island. It has a vast territory with an area of 329,758 square kilometers.

Malaysian self-help tour, the recommended route is Kuala Lumpur-genting highlands-Langkawi-Kuala Lumpur.

I went to Kuala Lumpur first because of the plane. Malaysia Airlines has direct flights from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur, as if every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The service of Malaysia Airlines is OK on international flights. It takes five hours to fly from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. The hotel industry in Kuala Lumpur is also very developed, and five-star hotels can be seen everywhere in the city, such as Guidu and Park Plaza. It is recommended to stay at Park Plaza Hotel, and the price is around RM 300-400 (the exchange rate of RM against RMB is about 1: 2.2), which is relatively cheap among five-star hotels in Southeast Asia.

Many scenic spots in Kuala Lumpur do not need tickets, such as the National Palace, the National Heroes Monument, Independence Square and Orchid Garden, but to be honest, there is nothing to see. If you are really free, you can take some photos as a souvenir. It is recommended to visit Kuala Lumpur TV Tower, Petronas Twin Towers (K.L.C.C) and Royal Selangor Tin Factory.

Kuala Lumpur TV Tower is the fourth tallest tower in the world, also known as "Pineapple Tower", second only to Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower. You can have a bird's eye view of the whole city of Kuala Lumpur when you board the sightseeing hall on the tower. The whole process is similar to visiting the Oriental Pearl, but it is the fourth in the world, so it is recommended.

Domestic tourists may not have heard of the Twin Towers, but if they are two conjoined skyscrapers in the Hollywood movie Trap, many people will say, "Oh, so that's it!" The Twin Towers are the tallest buildings in the world at present, so there is no reason not to see them. Besides, they are really spectacular, and you can see them everywhere in downtown Kuala Lumpur. Readers who like shopping should pay attention to the fact that there is a super-large shopping center in the Twin Towers, because many things in Malaysia are duty-free, things are very cheap and shopping is very affordable. But remember, don't buy it right away, or you will have to spend the whole holiday. Shopping before you leave is the best policy.

The Royal Selangor Tin Factory is a little far from the city, but not far. You can take a taxi. The taxi fare in Kuala Lumpur is cheaper than that in Shanghai, with a starting fee of RM 3 1.8 per kilometer. In the factory, you can visit the production process of tin ware, but the most important thing is to buy some tin ware back, because the Royal Selangor tin ware is the most expensive in Malaysia, but it is also the best, with a global quality assurance system. The national average price, but there will be no fakes there.

These places, you only need one day. Then you can go to Genting. To Genting, I suggest you live in the French village. The French village should actually be a hotel, in the mountains near Genting. The owner of the French village has integrated the architectural styles of various periods in France into this village. There are guest rooms, shops, suspension bridges, bell towers and bars in the village. The room in the French village is very large, which is equivalent to the home of a Shanghainese. You can see different Shan Ye scenery from any window, and the price is around RM 400 to RM 500. Sitting in the middle of a small street in the French village at night, drinking beer and watching acrobatics is very artistic.

Accommodation is arranged properly, and you can rent a car to Genting, which takes about half an hour by car. What is genting? Genting is a large entertainment center, the most famous of which is probably Genting Casino. I warn you, don't win a ticket with luck, nine times out of ten you will lose. Let's play slot machines for fun. But one thing to remember is that to go to Genting Casino, men must wear pants, otherwise they are not allowed to enter the door. Another thing is to put on more clothes. Genting Genting is really high above. It takes 20 minutes to go up by cable car. The fog is very heavy and the temperature is much lower than that at the foot of the mountain, even in hot August. Don't blame me for not saying hello in advance, you will die unsatisfied, hehe!

After Genting, you should go to Langkawi to have a good time. An hour's flight back to Kuala Lumpur will take you to Langkawi, which is called "Langkawi Island" by local Chinese. I suggest staying in Langkawi for three days and staying at Mutiara Resort, which belongs to the kind of people who go to the beach when they go out. Very romantic.

You can go around the island in the morning on the first day, so you'd better rent a car yourself. Ask around more places, and you can rent a car for only RM 50 a day. Never rent a car in a hotel. 60 ringgit for four hours, which is very expensive. However, renting a car is required, that is, driving for more than three years or holding an international driver's license. If you are interested, you can visit the Prime Minister's Exhibition Hall, which is a very beautiful gift from governments to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. China gave their Prime Minister embroidery and mahogany lanterns, which can also be found there. In the afternoon, you can go out to sea to play on Pregnant Women Island and Giant Lion Island. There is a place to feed eagles in the waters of Giant Lion Island. If you throw raw chicken skin and intestines into the sea, you can see dozens of eagles flying all over the sky within 2 minutes, and it is rare to see them swooping down from time to time to grab food on the sea. If you are lucky, you can still see the monitor lizard swimming around you on the water.

There is only one activity the next day, but it will take a whole day, that is, going to Baya Island to play with water. Paya Island is the largest marine park in the world at present, and the management of Malaysian government is very strict. Remember not to catch fish there or pick up shells at the bottom of the sea. If you catch a fine of RM 400, which is equivalent to RMB 880 yuan, it will be a big loss. The boat to Baya Island leaves at 9 am and comes back at 3 pm ... Baya Island has beautiful beaches, but the boat will take you to a nearby water platform, where you can snorkel and dive. Snorkeling is swimming on the sea with a diving mirror. You can see the clear underwater world, but you can't touch it It costs nothing. Diving is to carry an oxygen bottle to the bottom of the sea, and the charge is RM 120. Of course, diving is more interesting, but I'm a little nervous. After all, you have to dive about 10 meter, and your ears hurt. If you want to lie on that beautiful beach for a while, you can go by boat, but it's a long walk. Swimming by yourself is more exciting, and it won't be too far. Although it takes a day in Baya Island, the scenery there is good and you can swim, so time will pass quickly and you won't feel bored.

What will you do on the third day? You'd better do nothing. Take a walk, bask in the sun, drink beer, eat, sleep, drink, sleep, eat and enjoy the day. The last day is to return to Kuala Lumpur from Langkawi, so be sure to leave time for shopping. K.L.C.C has to go again. Of course, there are many big shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur. You can take your time. Shopping in Malaysia, the most cost-effective is to buy brand-name cosmetics, cigarettes, purses, more than half cheaper than Shanghai. If you go to Malaysia recently, it will be cheaper. From August/KLOC-0 to September, Malaysia held a "shopping carnival" with large discounts on goods nationwide. It is recommended that women with shopaholic tendencies go quickly. After this village, there is no such shop. Clothes and electrical appliances in Kuala Lumpur are a little cheaper than those in Shanghai, but not as good as those in Singapore and Hong Kong. Remember, remember! Introduction to Singapore

general situation

Singapore is located in the southern part of the Malay Peninsula, facing Malaysia across the Johor Strait, which is 1.4km wide. Hold the throat of the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. It covers an area of 6 18 km2 (including Singapore Island and dozens of small islands, with an area of 538.38+0 km2).

Founded in the 8th century. /kloc-became a British colony in 0/824 and has always been regarded as an important commercial port and military base in the Far East by Britain. 1942 was occupied by Japan in February. After Japan surrendered, Britain resumed colonial rule. 1September 1963 16 merged into Malaysia as a state,1August 9, 1965 withdrew and established the Republic of Singapore. As a member of the Commonwealth. August 9th is National Day. 199010/kloc-0 established diplomatic relations with China on October 2.

resident

The population is 2.67 million, of which 76.9% are Chinese, 14.6% are Malays, 6.4% are Indians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans, and the rest are Europeans or Eurasian. Malay is the national language and Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil are the official languages. Malays and Pakistanis mostly believe in Islam, China and Sri Lankans mostly believe in Buddhism, and Indians believe in Hinduism. Others believe in Christianity and Catholicism.

natural environment

Coastline length140km. Singapore Island accounts for 92% of the country's total area, with flat terrain and the highest elevation of177m. There is a seawall connected with the Malay Peninsula. Singapore is located near the equator and has a tropical maritime climate, with high temperature and rainy all year round. The annual average temperature is 26℃, and the annual average precipitation is 2400 mm. /kloc-rainy from 0/0 to March, rainy from April to September.

General situation of economy

Domestic natural resources are scarce, and the economy is dominated by entrepot trade, processing and export, shipping and finance. Industry is committed to the implementation of capital-intensive, technology-intensive and high value-added emerging industries, and gradually eliminate labor-intensive and low value-added backward industries. The main industrial sectors are oil refining and petrochemical industry, shipbuilding and drilling platform construction, electronic appliances, textiles, transportation equipment and so on. The cultivated land area is only10.2 million hectares, mainly engaged in aquaculture; Grow vegetables, flowers and aquatic products. All the grain is imported. 1985 has 3.03 million tourists and a monthly tourism income of S $4.5 billion. Entrepot and processing export trade have always been the main pillars of new foreign trade. It mainly imports crude oil, mechanical equipment and industrial raw materials, and mainly exports petroleum, chemical products, electronic appliances and textiles. The main trade targets are Malaysia, the United States and Japan.

Singapore is a world-famous entrepot, which can dock more than 40,000 tons of ships. 1986 The gross tonnage of ships registered in the port was1990,000 tons, and the cargo throughput was1120,000 tons. Singapore is the aviation center of Asia, Europe and Oceania.

Important city

Singapore: the capital. The population is 2.5 million. Malay means "Lion City". Located at the southern tip of Singapore Island, it is a world-famous entrepot, used by 150 shipping companies in more than 80 countries. The cargo throughput ranks among the top ten commercial ports in the world. Tin, rubber, oil, etc. Most products produced by neighboring countries are transshipped here. Industries are mainly oil refining, shipbuilding, electronics, textiles and food processing. It is an important commercial city in Southeast Asia and one of the international financial and transportation centers. Geographical location is particularly important.

Malaysia introduction

Malaysia consists of Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah. Malaya, also known as West Malaysia, is located in the south of Malay Peninsula. Sarawak and Sabah, known as East Malaysia, are located in the north of kalimantan island. The east and the west face each other across the sea, and the nearest place is about 600 kilometers apart. The total area is 329,589 square kilometers.

Malaysia has been invaded by Portugal, the Netherlands and other countries since16th century. Britain invaded from1980s, and gradually became a British colony after1920s. 1888 Sarawak and Sabah are also under British "protection". During World War II, Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah were occupied by Japan. After Japan surrendered, Britain resumed colonial rule, and in February 1, 1948 formed the United States of America, and on August 3 1, 1957 declared independence. 1963 September 16 Malaya merged with Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah to form Malaysia, and Singapore withdrew on August 9 1965. August 3 1 day is the national day. 1974 May 3 1 Establish diplomatic relations with China.

Malaysia has a population of 654.38+07 million, of which Malays account for 47%, Chinese account for 34%, and Indians and Pakistanis account for 9%. The official language is Malay, and English is widely used. Islam is the state religion. Malays mostly believe in Islam, Chinese mostly believe in Buddhism, besides Hinduism and Christianity.

The coastline of Malaysia is 4192km long. Malaya is high in the north and low in the south, with mountains in the middle and plains on the east and west sides. The Central Mountain Range is dominated by the Central Mountain Range (Jibao Mountain Range), and Mount Dahan in the east is 2 185 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in Malaya. The coastal plain is low and flat, and swamps are widely distributed. The western part of Shalaoyue is plain, the eastern border is mountainous, and the inland is forest hills and mountains. The west of Sabah is a plain, and the interior is mostly mountainous and covered with forests. The Crocker Mountains in the west run through the north and south, and the main peak, Mount Kinabalu, is 410/m above sea level, which is the highest peak in Malaysia. The river is in Malaya, so the central mountain range is a watershed, flowing eastward and westward into the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. Most rivers in Sarawak enter the sea alone, with short and swift water flow and abundant water resources. The Kinababatangan River in Sabah is the main river.

Close to the equator, it is hot and rainy all the year round. The annual average temperature is 29 degrees, and the annual average precipitation is 3000mm. There is heavy rain, with heavy precipitation in June and July. 165438+1There is more rain in late October, which is cooler.

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, with a population of about 6,543.8+million, is located in the middle and west of Malaya, and there is a trunk railway running through the north and south, which is an important transportation hub. It is also the center of tin and rubber industry, and its products are exported through Klang Port, which is an outer port in the southwest of the city. There are also industries such as sawn wood and natural rubber. There is the largest national mosque in Southeast Asia in the city, and there is a beautiful black wind tunnel nearby.

Penang, the second largest city in China, has a population of 250,000. As the largest natural seaport in Malaysia, it has beautiful scenery and is known as the "Oriental Pearl". It has a deep-water port and a large tin smelter, and is an important seaport and tin mining center. There are ferries connected to the North Sea on the other side of the mainland, forming the Penang Port Area. The scenic spots in the city include Gokurakuji, Qishan, Snake Temple and Botanical Garden.

Malacca, with a population of about 65,438+million, is near the Straits of Malacca. It is a historic city and an important seaport. There is Li Hang Pojing, a relic of Zheng He's voyage to the West.

General situation of Malaysia's economy: rich in resources, the output of tin and rubber ranks first in the world, and it is a world-famous tin and rubber producing area. About 40% of tin and more than 30% of rubber in the world are produced in Malaysia, which is known as the "tin and rubber kingdom". Both East and West Malaysia have oil, with a reserve of 3 billion barrels, mainly distributed in Sarawak and Sabah. Natural gas reserves/kloc-0.5 trillion cubic meters, in addition to gold, iron, tungsten, aluminum, coal, manganese and so on.

The economy is dominated by agriculture. The cultivated land area is about 410.4 million hectares, and the agricultural labor force accounts for about half of the total labor force in China, and the agricultural output value accounts for about 20% of the GDP. Crops mainly include rubber, oil palm, rice, coconut and cocoa. The planting area accounts for more than 80% of the total cultivated land area. The output of rubber and oil palm ranks first in the world. Rice is an important food crop, and it is not completely self-sufficient. The forest area accounts for about 75% of the national area, and it is rich in all kinds of hardwoods. It is one of the main producing areas of tropical hardwood in the world. Fishing is mainly offshore fishing, and freshwater aquaculture is developing rapidly.

Industry has changed from "replacing imports" to developing "emerging industries", such as electronic appliances, automobile assembly, steel, petrochemical and so on. In addition, the manufacturing industry is the fastest growing sector of the national economy, mainly food, raw material processing and daily necessities industries. The mining industry is dominated by tin and oil, as well as other mining industries such as iron, gold, copper and aluminum.

Foreign trade occupies an important position in the economy, with a large surplus over the years. Export income accounts for about 50% of the gross national product. It mainly exports tin, rubber, petroleum, palm oil and wood, and imports machinery and transportation equipment, finished products, food, chemical products and fuel. The main trade targets are Japan, the United States and Singapore.

The total length of roads and railways in Malaysia is 294 10km and 22 15km, mainly in west Malaysia. In East Malaysia, only Sabah has 65,438+060 kilometers of light rail. The main seaports are Penang, Klang, Johor Bahru, Guan Dan and Kuching.

Introduction to Thailand

The Kingdom of Thailand is located in the middle of Indo-China Peninsula, with an area of 510.4 million square kilometers.

Thailand, formerly known as Siam, established a unified kingdom in 1238. Since16th century, it has been invaded by Portugal, Holland, Britain and France. 1896, Britain and France signed a treaty, stipulating that Siam is the "buffer state" between British Burma and French Indian zhina. 1904, Britain and France divided the west of Mekong River into British sphere of influence and the east into French sphere of influence. 1939 was renamed Thailand. 194 1 At the end of the year, Japan invaded Thailand. 1945 changed the country name to Siam again, and 1949 restored the country name to Thailand. 65438+February 5th is the National Day (King's birthday). 1 July 9751Establish diplomatic relations with China.

With a population of about 55 million, Thailand has more than 30 ethnic groups, including 40% Thais and 35% Laotians, as well as Malays, Khmer, Miao, Yao, Guangxi, Brunei, Karen and Wa. Thai is the national language. Buddhism is the state religion, 90% people believe in Buddhism, most Malays believe in Islam, and a few believe in Christianity, Hinduism and Catholicism.

Thailand's coastline is 2600 kilometers long. The country is 780 kilometers wide from east to west and about 1 600 kilometers long from north to south, most of which are low mountains and plateaus. The terrain is high in the north and low in the south, with mountains in the north and west. Some peaks are as high as 2000 meters, and another warm mountain is 2595 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in China. The northeast is the Hehe Plateau with flat terrain; The middle of the Chao Phraya River basin is a plain. The Chao Phraya River (Zhaopiye River) runs through the north and south, with a total length of10.2 million kilometers and a drainage area of10.5 million square kilometers. Its main tributaries are Nanhe River, Yonghe River, Binhe River and Basse River. The main tributary of Mekong River in Thailand is Meng He. The Luanhu Lake on the Malay Peninsula is bigger. Murabi Lake, Lanbao Reservoir and Uwenla Reservoir are large artificial lakes in China.

Most of Thailand has a tropical monsoon climate, and the marginal sea plain has a tropical rainforest climate. The whole year is divided into two seasons: dry season from June to April and rainy season from May to June. The monthly average temperature is 22-28 degrees, and the annual average precipitation is 1, 000-2,000mm. {size = 74} 165438+ The end of October is the beginning of the dry season and the coolest season in a year. The temperature in Bangkok and Pataia is about 25 to 30 degrees, and the climate in Chiang Mai is cooler.

Bangkok, the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, with a population of more than 3 million, is located in the lower reaches of the Chao Phraya River, 30 kilometers away from the estuary. It is a national political, economic, cultural and transportation center, and also a world-famous rice market. Urban rivers crisscross, and ships are often used for trading, which is called "water market". Wuli is the largest seaport in China, which can dock ships of more than 10,000 tons, and 90% of foreign trade goods pass through it. There are historical sites such as the Forbidden City and Jade Buddha Temple. There is Longman Airport in the northern suburb. Headquarters of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

Pataia, 50 km from Bangkok/Kloc-0, is the most famous seaside resort in Thailand and a world-famous tourist center.

Chiang Mai, the largest city and economic center in northern Thailand with a population of about 200,000, is a famous ancient capital and cultural resort. Produce handicrafts, such as silk and tin products.

General situation of Thailand's economy: the main mineral is tin, with a total reserve of 6.5438+0.5 million tons, ranking first in the world. Other minerals are tungsten, coal, potassium salt and natural gas. The forest area is vast, covering an area of 200,000 square kilometers, accounting for 38% of the country's total area. There are all kinds of tropical evergreen trees, such as banyan, cinchona and monsoon trees, such as grapefruit, cycads and mango trees. In addition, inland rivers and the Gulf of Thailand are rich in all kinds of fish.

The economy is dominated by agriculture, and more than 75% of the population is engaged in agriculture, mainly producing rice, rubber, corn and sugarcane. Thailand is a world-famous rice producer and exporter, and its export volume ranks among the top in the world. In addition, the annual output of cassava ranks first in the world.

Animal husbandry areas are concentrated in Hehe Plateau, and the growth rate in recent years is about 10%. Mainly raising cattle, pigs, chickens, ducks and so on. More than 2 million tons of seafood every year. Freshwater fish farming has developed greatly in recent years, with an annual output of several hundred thousand tons.

The industry is mainly private enterprises, and the traditional industries are rice milling and wood export processing. State-owned enterprises are mainly engaged in water, electricity, transportation and other public utilities and mining. The annual mining capacity of the main mineral tin exceeds 50,000 tons, ranking among the best in the world. Other minerals are fluorite, tungsten, manganese and lead. The output value of manufacturing industry accounts for about 40% of GDP, mainly including oil refining, textile, sugar making, cement, steel, automobile parts and assemblies.

Thailand's tourism industry is very developed, with annual tourism revenue exceeding 40 billion baht. Chiang Mai, Pataia, Huai and Phuket are the four major tourist centers in China.

Mainly exported to rice, cassava flour, natural rubber, corn, tin, sugar, teak and so on. , mainly importing machinery, automobiles, steel, motors, etc. The main trade targets are Japan, the United States, the European Common Market and other ASEAN countries.

Thailand's aviation industry is developed, with Bangkok as the center, and it is known as the "Oriental Gateway". International airlines can fly directly to major cities in Asia, Europe, America and Oceania. The railway is about 4000 kilometers long and the highway is about 80000 kilometers long. Rivers and canals are important means of transportation in China, and Chao Phraya River is a waterway to communicate the freight between north and south. The main ports are Bangkok, Suo Taoyi and so on.

Necessary items for tourism

What problems you may encounter when you are away from home, so effective identity documents, phone books, tourist maps, compasses, portable binoculars, portable raincoats, common props, paper towels, plastic bags, sewing kits including pins, adhesive tapes and a double-stranded plastic rope are all essential.

Commonly used props here can generally include: knives, scissors, can openers and tweezers. In addition, I also brought a roll of adhesive tape and plastic bags to facilitate temporary binding and dressing of small things that are easy to be scattered or used as stickers. Cotton rope can be used to bind large luggage, and it can also be used as a temporary hanger. A small flashlight can be used in a room or cave that suddenly darkens, or to help find a way on a dark road. It can also be used as a small gift for friends in need when not in use.

In addition, you should take some emergency and simple medicines when traveling, such as norfloxacin, Ren Dan, cooling oil, band-aid, etc. Don't underestimate these things, they may come in handy at some point.