1. Southeast Asia independent travel guide

It is recommended to bring sunscreen, parasol, and travel light.

1. Entry and exit of transnational vehicles

(1) Entry procedures and materials

1. Hold your valid passport, Thai visa, and valid driver’s license, "Vehicle Registration Book" (Vehicle Registration Manual), go through the formalities at the Thai Customs at the port of entry. The customs will review the materials and print out the "Vehicle Entry and Exit Customs Declaration Form" (simplified customs declaration form) on the spot, keep the original and return the copy to the applicant.

2. With your valid passport, visa to Thailand, and a copy of the "Vehicle Entry and Exit Declaration Form", go to the Thai Immigration Bureau (same location as the customs) to go through the procedures and fill in the "Entry and Exit Card" (Exit and Entry Card) Card), "Vehicle Information Form" (Transportation TM2 Information), "Passenger Information Form" (Passenger List TM3). The Immigration Bureau stamps an entry stamp on the applicant. For U.S. passports, exit cards and TM2 forms, fix the departure card on the visa page of the passport, keep the originals of the entry card, TM2 and TM3 forms, and return copies to the applicant.

(2) Exit procedures and materials

1. Bring your valid passport and a copy of your visa to Thailand, exit card, TM2 and TM3 forms to the Thai Immigration Bureau at the exit port to complete the procedures. The Immigration Bureau will take back the copy and exit card and stamp the exit stamp on the passport.

2. Go to the customs with a copy of your valid passport and Thai visa "Vehicle Entry and Exit Declaration Form". Customs will take back the copy.

3. Under normal circumstances, foreign vehicles shall not stay in Thailand for more than 30 days. Violators will be fined 1,000 baht per day, with a maximum of 10,000 baht.

2. Self-driving tour route map of Southeast Asia

Good places for nightlife in Southeast Asia:

1. He Ying Mangrove Forest

Recommended index: 5 stars

Ho Eng Mangrove

Ho Eng Mangrove is the mangrove forest with the most fireflies in Sabah. Its biggest feature is that it has a double-decker boat, which is comfortable and luxurious. In the evening, you can enjoy afternoon tea and desserts on the boat, order a plate of fresh and delicious seafood, and watch the sunset and solitary flight. People can't help themselves from delicious food. In the evening, in addition to watching the Milky Way of Fireflies, there was also a musical dinner with an elegant Sabah traditional dance performance that people could not help but want to attend. After a sumptuous dinner and a show, we took a double-decker boat for a gentle cruise on the Ho Ying River. The moment the lights are turned off, fireflies are flying all over the mangroves, as romantic and unforgettable as a Christmas wishing tree.

2. KLIAS Mangrove Forest

Recommendation Index: 2 stars

KLIAS Mangrove Forest

KLIAS Mangrove Forest, about 10 kilometers from the center of Kota Kinabalu 120 kilometers, about 2 hours by car. Early development resulted in fewer fireflies now. As tourists continue to increase, there are more people, more noise, and less romantic atmosphere for appreciating fireflies.

3. Weston Mangrove

Recommendation Index: 3 stars

Weston Mangrove

Compared with the other three types of mangroves Compared to the woods, the Weston Mangroves are much further away. It’s a bit tiring going back and forth, taking at least four hours, what a waste of travel time. In addition, the river is very wide and separated from the woods, so you can feel the flickering of fireflies up close. I can't get the effect of being surrounded by fireflies. Weston's long distance also symbolizes a high degree of unexploration and wildlife. Besides, it's a firefly night. For safety reasons, it is not recommended for everyone to go there.

4. KAWA Mangrove

Recommendation index: three stars

KAWA Mangrove

KAWA’s mangrove, the passengers there Transported by boat, the narrow and winding river channel makes people feel a little seasick at the eighteen bends on the mountain road. Sitting on the boat at night and admiring the fireflies hidden in the woods, coupled with the cool breeze of the midsummer night, is a perfect match.

There are many mosquitoes in the forest. If you are afraid of insects, be sure to bring mosquito repellent. If you are bitten, you may feel pain or even become allergic.

When watching fireflies, you need to turn the light on your phone to the lowest setting and do not turn on the flash. If you turn on the flash, it will not only harm the fireflies, but also destroy the atmosphere of watching fireflies.

Scenic Spots

Kota Kinabalu Night Market and Bar Street

There are also many night markets in Kota Kinabalu, which are the places of life closest to the locals. In addition to tourists, there are a large number of locals in the night market, which can definitely be regarded as a concentration

Philippine Night Market

The Philippine Night Market is in the center of Kota Kinabalu, with mainly famous vendors Stalls may be more delicious than restaurants. Among them, the local 7D dried mango is very famous, and there is plenty of fresh water and juice. Even the dried mango was sweet, tender and delicious. It's a blessing as a dessert after a meal. This dried mango can be bought at street stalls.

Opening hours: 4 pm to 11 pm

Transportation: Living near the city center, it takes 5-10 minutes to walk; it only takes 10 minutes to drive from the airport. A taxi ride costs about RM30.

Others: The night market only accepts cash, so remember to bargain.

Yuppie Central Food Market

Yuppie Central Food Market

The Kota Kinabalu Central Market is located on the slopes of the city center of Kota Kinabalu. Opposite, on the seaside. Many people come here to wholesale fruits and vegetables, and also gather many famous local snacks, the most famous of which are seafood barbecue and teppanyaki seafood. The fried tiger crab with salted egg yolk butter at Dai Qilai Seafood Restaurant, the sweet beef offal soup at Yifeng Tea House, and the curry soup are also quite delicious. I always queue up. There is also a coffee shop called Old Town White Coffee, which has a very good environment. When you get tired of visiting the night market, you will come here to sit, watch the passers-by outside the window, and enjoy your own comfort.

Business hours: 18:00-22:00 (night market time)

Transportation: The Central Food Market is next to the Philippine Market and you can walk there. It is recommended to go shopping in the Philippine market.

Seafood market food stalls

The seafood in the Central Food Market comes from the seafood market located behind the market, and is paired with local sweet and sour sauce, which is very fresh and delicious. In addition to seafood, there are also many snacks and barbecues, which are cheap and delicious. The unique Malay-style fried bananas, roasted sweet potatoes, and a cup of freshly squeezed juice after greasy barbecue are sweet and refreshing. The seafood market is a famous local seafood food stall. The seafood here used to be shipped outside the city center to serve as the main ingredient for this stall. Each one has a similar taste and price, and it’s delicious. You must try it.

Opening hours: 18:00-22:00

Transportation: You can walk to it from the Philippine Market or the Central Food Market.

Others: The snacks at the night market are quite mixed. After eating seafood, it is best not to eat hot fruits such as durian and coconut immediately to prevent diarrhea.

Hi Bar

Features: wine tasting, self-release.

Api Xintiandi Bar Street

Api Xintiandi Bar Street

The bar street is close to the seaside, where you can see the beautiful sunset and listen to the sound of the sea lapping at the coast. There are also many cafés, gourmet restaurants and lively bars in the surrounding area. All kinds of people, laughing men and women, gather here for a wonderful encounter. The address of this bar street is Jalanton Fuad Stephen, No. 88000, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Api Xintiandi Bar Street

The most famous of them is CockBull Bistro, K.K. Beach Bar, which won the two best night entertainment venues and is an independent one. Every night, it's full. Here, everyone goes to raise a glass, make a group of friends over wine, and talk about anything. It is also a favorite place for local office workers. Every day after get off work, I let myself fly here to dispel the dullness of the day.

Api Xintiandi Bar Street

This bar will also hold activities on Christmas and New Year sEve according to the preferences of young people. The live band performance will ignite the crowd, and a few friends will be invited to play billiards together. When you are tired, you can sit down and watch the football game on the big screen. You can also enjoy the sea breeze outside the door. If you time it well, you can also enjoy an unforgettable sunset.

Address: Lot 3, K.K. Waterfront, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, New World Kota Kinabalu.

Business hours: Sunday to Thursday from 16:00 pm to 1:00 am; Friday and Saturday from 16:00 pm to 2:00 am

Transportation: from the city The center is within walking distance.

Chinatown Bar Street

Shaba Jiaya Street

It is actually the famous food street in the city - Jiaya Street. Among them, the famous restaurants include Fuyuan Tea Restaurant, Ye Feng, Yifeng, Golden Chicken, Jiyou, Five Star Hainanese Chicken Rice, etc. When it's time to eat in the evening, it turns into a bar street. The bars here have parties every night, and many of the people who go there are local Chinese, which is very exciting.

Chinatown Bar Street

Rainforest, this is quite famous. The bar is relatively small and clean, the music is stylish and the style is high-end. In the evening, a band performance is arranged. Please feel free to order beer. Beer and fried chicken go well together. You can often see many strangers sitting face to face here, chatting about their stories and getting to know each other.

Address: No. 120, Pusat Banda Street, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Note: Go to the bar to relax. Everyone should drink appropriately, be careful not to conflict with others, and try to play with your peers.

Large shopping mall

Imago Shopping Center

Features: The largest and newest shopping mall in Kota Kinabalu.

Imago Mall

Imago Mall is the largest and newest shopping mall in Kota Kinabalu. The mall can be crowded at night. The lights here are beautiful at night, and there are many decorations in the mall. Only at night can it show its charm. Coach and Michael Kors (MK) are located on both sides of the main entrance of IMAGO Shopping Center. There are many restaurants on the first floor. Hainanese Chicken Rice and Coconut Prince are the most popular among Chinese people. There is also a large supermarket here for convenient shopping. There are also CLAB Bank ATMs where you can withdraw money.

Sapa Food

Drink coffee leisurely at Starbucks, browse Uniqlo, enjoy the tranquility, choose a favorite book at the Popular Bookstore, eat KFC, buy daily necessities at Watsons, Popular Guardian Pharmacy is the best choice for Sabah residents and tourists.

Of course, the most interesting thing is the most advanced karaoke KTV, which is also a major feature of Sabah’s nightlife. This KTV is large, the lighting effect is very blurry, the sound insulation effect of the private room is also very good, the service is very good, you can watch movies inside.

3. A complete guide to Southeast Asia’s free travel guide

There are 11 countries in Southeast Asia. Every country has its own long history. Southeast Asia is rich in tourism resources, and you can find suitable countries all year round.

1. Vietnam (Cam Ranh Bay): It is a famous natural harbor in Southeast Asia. It can berth large aircraft carriers and has an important strategic position;

2. Laos (Vientiane Scenic Area): It is the crystallization of Buddhist culture and art and is regarded as the national treasure of Laos;

3. Cambodia (Wu Angkor Wat monuments): Angkor Wat monuments are a world cultural heritage. It is known as the four major architectural wonders in Southeast Asia along with the Great Wall of China, Mahar in India, and Borobudur in Indonesia.

4. Myanmar (Shwedagon Pagoda): One of the world-famous pagodas, the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda is a symbol of Myanmar;

5. Thailand (P Wat Phra Kaew): It is the most famous Buddhist temple in Thailand. The Jade Buddha statue enshrined in the central shrine of the main hall is regarded as a national treasure by Thailand and one of Thailand's three national treasures. Phuket is a famous resort island with a pure environment and is most suitable for diving.

6. Malaysia (Penang): It is a famous tourist destination in Malaysia. Oriental Garden of Asia Minor;

7. Singapore (Sentosa): Sentosa is an idyllic resort island located in the south of Singapore Island. People who love the sea can enjoy relaxing water sports at the beach;

8. Indonesia (Bali): Known as the Thousand Island Temple and the Island of Art

9. Philippines: Bali Lagai Island has white sand beaches, Mayon Volcano, and Baisheng Beach, a canyoning resort. It can be called a tropical island country with various styles;

10. Brunei (King Mosque): It is the largest royal mosque in Brunei . The roof of the Grand Mosque has 29 golden domes made of 45 kilograms of gold;

11 East Timor: East Timor is an island country in Southeast Asia with beautiful scenery including mountains, lakes, springs, and beaches. , the climate is pleasant, but the level of development is not high and there are no direct international flights.

Currently the most popular travel routes in Southeast Asia during National Day are: Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. There are 7-day round-trip routes, 10-day round-trip routes, and 15-day round-trip routes. The specific time and itinerary vary from person to person.

4. Southeast Asia travel routes

Google Maps, Google Maps should be the first to start navigation in the world. The development of Google and the global positioning system of the United States have always been at the forefront of the world. After using the high-definition satellite system for positioning, its positioning accuracy can directly send people to where they want to go, and it can perfectly support Chinese language. If it's abroad, I most recommend Google Maps because the information is comprehensive and accurate, so you won't have to worry even if you go to very remote places.

5. Self-driving travel guide to Southeast Asia

A week of traveling in Southeast Asia costs about 5,000. From Beijing to Bangkok, Thailand, the cost is about 6,000 per week. For the route from Beijing to Bali, the weekly group purchase price is around 5,000 to 6,000, which is more economical than taking a road trip.

Also, you don’t need to bring extra money when you travel to Southeast Asia. It’s enough to buy some souvenirs. How much money you bring is up to you. If you like shopping, bring more. If you don’t like it very much and don’t want to bring souvenirs. There is no need to bring so much cash. After all, it's too unsafe.