Unit six Sightseeing and Shopping

Text B Malaysia—Your Top Value Shopping Destination
　　Malaysia is known for her friendly people, wonderful variety of tasty food, splendid beaches, unique tourist attractions and endless shopping choices. Exquisite jewelry; well-designed clothing; beautiful textiles; smart leather goods like handbags, wallets, shoes and belts; electronic appliances; cosmetics and fragrances; sporting goods and apparel; cameras; stylish pens and watches; lovely pewter souvenirs, and colorful rattan baskets are but some of the many delightful merchandise easily available in the country.
　　Shopping in Malaysia is an adventure in itself-a hunt for the rare and exotic treasures of the Orient. Situated at the crossroads of Asia, it presents the visitor with the best the region has to offer. Its ever-widening range of products also includes an extensive variety of branded designer goods from the fashion capitals of the world. Whatever it is you're looking for, you'll find these treasures worth hunting for in Malaysia.
　　Another irresistible enticement is the comparatively ‘soft’ Malaysian ringgit which enables tourists’ dollars to be stretched much further here. The exemption of duty on certain items has also resulted in more competitive pricing and made shopping in Malaysia a much more attractive option Malaysia-A Shoppers' Haven
　　Handicrafts of local origin range from intricate silver, brass and pewter items to pottery, rattan and wickerwork. Batiks of silk and cotton come in vivid hues. The bold designs and dazzling colors of Malaysian batik set it apart from others within the region. Art objects and curio items from the orient vie for attention with carpets and rugs of