Imagine a city, its skyline punctuated by minarets, Mogul-style domes and skyscrapers, its colourful, food-stall-lined streets shaded by a leafy canopy of banyan trees. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Melaka & Penang, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Lonely Planet Kuala Lumpur, Melaka & Penang is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
Enjoy Kuala Lumpur?s most famous street food on Jalan Alor, visit the busy shrine at Batu Caves, or shop for designer bargains in malls such as Pavilion KL; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet Kuala Lumpur, Melaka & Penang Travel Guide:
? Colour maps and images throughout.
? Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.
? Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.
? Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.
? Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.
? Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - festivals, cuisine, religion, architecture, environment, wildlife, history, literature, music, cinema, dance.
? Free, convenient pull-out Kuala Lumpur map (included in print version), plus over 25 maps.
Coverage Include: Merdeka Square, Chinatown, Brickfields, Kampung Baru, Little India, Masjid India, Bukit Nanas, KLCC, Bangsar, Golden Triangle, Melaka, Penang and more.

This sensational fold-out frieze is more than six-feet long and can be removed and displayed. It features stunning illustrated detail on one side and incredible facts on the other.
Get ready for an unforgettable journey across China. From the dusty desert of Gansu province to the rolling waves of the Yellow Sea, this amazing journey takes you past flaming mountains and ancient wonders. Watch out for mighty fortresses, giant pandas and the extraordinary Army of Terracotta Warriors.
Along the way you?ll discover breathtaking wonders of nature, visit modern China, and see how the traditions and landscape of the Great Wall are changing. You?ll also encounter fascinating ancient Chinese monuments and amazing creatures living near the Great Wall.
Illustrated by Victo Ngai.
Part of our Unfolding Journeys series.

Lonely Planet Pocket Seattle is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on Seattle?s can?t-miss experiences. Go shopping in Pike Place Market, experience world-renowned Chihuly Garden and Glass, or check-out the spectacular view at the Space Needle; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Seattle:
? Full-color maps and images throughout.
? Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.
? Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.
? Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.
? Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.
? Free, convenient pull-out Seattle map (included in print version), plus over 16 color neighborhood maps.
? User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
Coverage Includes: Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront, Pioneer Square & International District, Belltown & Seattle Center, Queen Anne & Lake Union, Fremont & Green Lake and more.

Lonely Planet Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Spanish phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs.
Enjoy the thrilling conversation with a local over sangria, ask about a tucked-away a tablao flamenco or eat your way through a tapas menu; all with your trusted travel companion.
Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!
? Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings.
? Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder.
? Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips.
? Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary.
? Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology.
? Meet friends with conversation starter phrases.
? Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides.
Coverage Includes: Basics, Practical, Social, Safe Travel, Food.

Lonely Planet China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
Try dumplings in Beijing, visit the Great Wall or cruise down the Yangzi River; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet China:
? Colour maps and images throughout.
? Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.
? Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.
? Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.
? Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.
? Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - customs, history, art, religion, cinema, calligraphy, architecture, martial arts, landscapes, cuisine.
? Free, convenient pull-out Beijing city map (included in print version), plus over 190 maps.
Coverage Includes: Beijing, Tianjin, Shandong, Shanghai, Fujian, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Zhejiang, Jilin, Shanxi, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong, Hainan, Sichuan, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Tibet and more.

Lonely Planet?s Pocket Vancouver is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
Stroll around Stanley Park?s dramatic forest and mountain-framed seawall, peruse deli treats and arts and crafts stalls at Granville Island Public Market or all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet?s Pocket Vancouver:
? Full-colour maps and images throughout.
? Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.
? Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.
? Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.
? Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.
? Free, convenient pull-out Vancouver map (included in print version), plus over 10 colour neighbourhood maps.
? User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
Coverage Includes: Downtown, West End, Gastown, Chinatown, Yaletown, Granville Island, Fairview, South Granville, Kitsilano, University of British Columbia and more.

A land of the lotus eaters amid the bloated development of its neighbours, Laos brings together the best of Southeast Asia in one bite-sized destination. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Laos, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Lonely Planet Laos is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.
Whiz through the jungle on ziplines in Bokeo Nature Reserve, dine on French cuisine in historic Luang Prabang, or trek to minority villages on the Bolaven Plateau; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet Laos Travel Guide:
? Colour maps and images throughout.
? Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.
? Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.
? Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices.
? Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.
? Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, environment, wildlife, religion, culture, music, literature, film, dance, architecture, handicrafts, sport, politics.
? Over 40 maps.
Coverage Includes: Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Luang Namtha, Phonsavan, Xieng Khuang, Hua Phan, Ban Phanom, Paksan, Savannakhet, Pakse, Champasak, Si Phan Don and more.

Lonely Planet Latin American Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Latin American Spanish phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs.
Mingle with locals at a colourful Latin American mercado, spend a night out dancing to live music, or enjoy a meal in an out-of- the-way restaurant; all with your trusted travel companion.
Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! 
? Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings.
? Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder.
? Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips.
? Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary.
? Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology.
? Meet friends with conversation starter phrases.
? Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides.
Coverage Includes: Basics, Practical, Social, Safe Travel, Food.

Lonely Planet Italian Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful italian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs.
Order an espresso like a local, ask shop keepers about the latest fashions and bargain for fresh produce at the market; all with your trusted travel companion.
Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!
? Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings.
? Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder.
? Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips.
? Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary.
? Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology.
? Meet friends with conversation starter phrases.
? Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides.
Coverage Includes: Basics, Practical, Social, Safe Travel, Food.

Lonely Planet Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Japanese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs.
Get to know your sushi from your sake, enjoy an elaborate tea ceremony with its centuries?-old conventions, and find your way using elaborate transit maps; all with your trusted travel companion.
Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!
? Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings.
? Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder.
? Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips.
? Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary.
? Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology.
? Meet friends with conversation starter phrases.
? Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides.
Coverage Includes: Basics, Practical, Social, Safe Travel, Food.