Malaysia Attractions

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is an Asian tiger that roars: in 130 years, it has grown from nothing to a modern, bustling city of almost two million people. Take in its high-flying triumphs from the viewing deck of the world's tallest building, then dive down to explore its more traditional culture in the back lanes of Chinatown.

KL's boom periods have produced an intriguing mix of architecture throughout the city; elegant colonial buildings contrast with soaring modern edifices such as the twin Petronas Towers. Add the ground level bustle of the numerous street markets, and you have a city that rewards exploration.

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Kuala Lumpur City Highlights Explore the charm of Kuala Lumpur with a skyline that blends the Old World with the New. Highlights include Jamek Mosque, Chinatown, the majestic Royal Palace and the National Museum. Interested in Craft? You will visit the local Craft Cultural Complex where you may see a demonstration of jewelry making…

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Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands, only fifty kilometers (less than an hour) from Kuala Lumpur, is the most developed hill resort in Malaysia. At 2,000 meters above sea level, it offers a cool respite from Malaysia's capital city combined with all of the excitement, luxury, and entertainment of an international resort destination. In fact, many Malaysian people head for Genting Highlands specifically for its nightlife. There are international dinner shows and discos, while the world-class Casino de Genting offers Blackjack, Baccarat, Keno, French Bull, Roulette, Tai Sai and slot machines.

The resort also includes two theme parks, both with dozens of amusement rides and attractions suitable for the entire family. In addition, the Awana horse ranch offers equestrian activities, rides for children and lessons for beginners. For golfers, the Awana Golf and Country Resort offers a challenging 18-hole, par-71 golf course

Theme Park Hotel Genting Highlands   Conveniently located within easy reach from the Arena of Stars, the Theme Park Hotel Genting HIghlands is with its myriad attractions for all kinds of guests. The hotel offers guest rooms that are tastefully designed and well appointed with standard amenities to make your stay comfortable. Specially adapted guest rooms are also available for physically challenged guests. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant, which serves a wide range of Asian, Malay, Chinese, Indian, western dishes and local specialties in a warm and pleasant atmosphere. During leisure, you can workout at the gymnasium, play a game of tennis or golf and later rejuvenate your mind and body at the sauna. Click here for more information and Booking Details »

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Cameron Highlands

The Cameron Highlands, in the centre of Peninsular Malaysia, comprise a series of hill stations at altitudes between 1500 and 1800m (4920 and 5904ft). This fertile area is the centre of Malaysia's tea industry and it's the place where locals and visitors come to escape the heat of the plains. Attractions include jungle walks, waterfalls, tours of tea plantations, beautiful gardens and plenty of wild flowers.

The cool weather tempts visitors to exertions normally forgotten at sea level - like golf, tennis, and long walks - but this is really Malaysia's R 'n' R capital par excellence for those who don't like the beach and enjoy a bout of colonial nostalgia. Most of the budget hotels are in the village of Tanah Rata. The more expensive options are scattered between Tanah Rata and Brinchang.

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Equatorial Cameron Highlands  The hotel is situated at 1,628 metres above the sea level presenting the finest view of Cameron Highlands.The hotel is located in the heart of Korea Farm and is 219 Km away from Kuala Lumpur and 283 Km from Penang. Rooms vary in size and are all decorated in the classic Tudor style.All include private bathroom, direct dial phones, colour TV with 2 in-house video channels and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has one restaurant, a coffee shop and one bar. >> click here for last minute offers | >> click here for year round hotel reservation

Georgetown - Penang Island
 

The 285-sq-km (177-sq-mi) island of Penang, off Peninsula Malaysia's northwestern coast, is the oldest British settlement in Malaysia and one of the country's premier resort areas. The island's beaches are touted as the major drawcard but they're somewhat overrated. What makes Penang Island really tick is the vibrant and intriguing city of Georgetown on the island's northeastern coast. This city has more Chinese flavour than either Singapore or Hong Kong, and in its older neighbourhoods you could be forgiven for thinking that the clock stopped at least 50 years ago. Georgetown is a compact city and it's a delight to wander around. Set off in any direction and you're certain to see beautiful old Chinese houses, vegetable markets, temple ceremonies, trishaws, mahjong games and all the other to-ings and fro-ings of Asian street life.

You can still see the time-worn walls of Fort Cornwallis in the centre of Georgetown where the first Briton, Captain Light, set foot in 1786 on what was then a virtually uninhabited island. He established a free port here and the stone fort was finished a few decades later. The area within the fort is now a park liberally sprinkled with cannons, many of them retrieved from local pirates. Seri Rambai, the largest and most important cannon, has a chequered history dating back to 1600. It's famed for its procreative powers, and childless women are recommended to place flowers in the barrel of 'the big one' and offer special prayers.

Penang has many kongsis (clan houses that operate partly as temples and partly as meeting halls for Chinese of the same clan or surname), but Khoo Kongsi is easily the finest. The original building was so magnificent and elaborate that no-one was surprised when the roof caught fire on the very night it was completed. This misfortune was taken merely as a sign that the building had been too grandiose, so a marginally less magnificent structure was built. One wonders at the opulence of the original, since the present structure is a dazzling mix of dragons, statues, paintings, lamps, coloured tiles and carvings.

Kuan Yin Teng Temple right in the centre of the old part of Georgetown is nowhere near as impressive, but it's one of the most popular temples in the city and there are often worshippers burning paper money at the furnaces, night-time puppet shows or Chinese theatre performances. For the best view of the city and the island, catch the funicular railway up Penang Hill which rises 830m (2722ft) above Georgetown and provides cool relief from the sticky heat below. There are pleasant gardens, a hotel, a Hindu temple and a mosque at the top. The view is particularly good at dusk when Georgetown, far below, begins to light up.

Most of the popular budget hotels in Georgetown are along Lebuh Chulia; more expensive options line Jalan Penang. There are plenty of Chinese and Indian restaurants, but be adventurous and try the succulent local dishes on offer from the street stalls, which appear at night along the Esplanade behind the Penang Library.

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Hotel Equatorial Penang  Equatorial Hotel Penang is strategically located in the Southeastern part of Penang Island, which is an architectural marvel, nestled on a hillock. The hotel is surrounded by landscaped gardens, shopping malls, banks, Pantai Hospital and Penang international Sports Arena. Guests can visit various places like Batu Ferringhi Beaches, Botanical Gardens, China Town, Penang Museum, Reptile and Orchid Farm, St. George's Church and Snake Temple. >> click here for last minute offers | >> click here for year round hotel reservation

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Melaka

Melaka is an interesting blend of Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences and is considered Malaysia's most historic city. It was once the most important trading port in the region, but is now little more than a sleepy backwater. Ancient-looking junks still sail up the river, imbuing the waterfront with a timeless charm, and the city remains full of intriguing Chinese streets, antique shops, temples and nostalgic reminders of the now-departed European colonial powers.

The most imposing relic of the Dutch period in Melaka is the massive pink town hall, Stadthuys, built between 1641 and 1660. It's believed to be the oldest Dutch building in Asia and displays all the characteristic features of Dutch colonial architecture (read incredibly weighty doors and pleasant louvred windows). The building houses government offices and an excellent Ethnographic Museum, which highlights aspects of local history and culture. The imposing ruins of St Paul's Church, built by the Portuguese over 400 years ago, stand in a beautiful setting atop St Paul's Hill. It was regularly visited by St Francis Xavier, who was buried here for a short period before being transferred to Goa in India. The church fell into disuse when the Dutch arrived, but is still surrounded by old Dutch tombstones. The Brits, with great sensitivity, used the church as a gunpowder store.

For those who prefer their religious architecture to be a little more colourful, the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in the old part of the city is the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia. It was founded in 1646, and all of the materials and all of the artisans who built it were imported from China. The old part of Melaka is a fascinating area to wander around, and this is where you'll find many of Melaka's famous antique shops; a stroll along Jalan Hang Jebat will pass the best of them.

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Riviera Bay Resort Malacca  The riviera bay is 10kms from Malacca town, situated on the waterfront facing the straits of Malacca. The medium sized rooms are in good condition and well appointed.The rooms are all uniquely designed with differing layouts, the green colours used in the rooms give a sense of elegance. There are a number of restaurants offering an array of local, international and Chinese cuisine.The fine dining at riviera court Chinese restaurant is ideal for business entertainment. A fine resort offering very good facilities, the only draw back being that the beach is poor quality.However this hotel would an be ideal stop over for group traffic moving between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore by coach.

Langkawi Beaches

Langkawi means "the land of one's wishes". Langkawi has become a modern hideaway for the traveler seeking an escape. If you are looking for white sands and unpopulated azure waters to lush emerald forests, you will find yourself quite content on the islands of Langkawi.

Beaches: Datai Beach, Tanjong Rhu

The beaches on this well-developed island are regarded as some of the world's most secluded and picture-perfect hideaways by many travel experts.

Best Time: The temperature stays moderate year-round (around 77 F, 25 C) and the climate is tropical. The best time is from November to May as the sky is clear and the humidity is low.

Tioman Island

This picture-postcard island lies off the eastern coast of Peninsula Malaysia in the South China Sea. It boasts beautiful beaches, clear, coral-filled water, technicolour marine life, virtually unpopulated jungle highlands, crystal-clear streams, and the dramatic peaks of Batu Sirau and Nenek Semukut. Tioman has been blessed with exotic place names like 'Palm-Frond Hill' and 'Village of Doubt' and is generally quoted as the setting for the mythical Bali Hai in the film South Pacific. The permanent population on Tioman is low, and locals are usually outnumbered by tourists. June and August are the peak tourist months, but during the heavy November to January monsoon the island is almost deserted.

The island's west coast is dotted with villages and is home to a classy resort. Pulau Tioman is the most popular travellers' destination, while Kampung Nipah is the place to go if you really want to get away from it all. You can get to Tioman by boat from Mersing and Singapore. The island's largest village, Kampung Tekek, has an airstrip.

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Berjaya Beach Resort Tioman Island   The Berjaya Beach Resort is located in the Tioman Island. The tropical paradise of Tioman Island is located off the east coast of Malaysian peninsula. The resort offers 400 exclusive residential style accommodations with luxurious rooms, ranging from deluxe rooms and chalets to elegant suites in typical Malay architectural style. The Mouth watering cuisine is offered at the resort's restaurants and you can also choose from fine Cantonese fare at Foutune Court to local and Western delicacies at Sri Nelayan. You can enjoy horseback riding or take an unforgettable glass bottom boat ride to view the outlying reefs. Click here for more information and Booking Details »

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Johor

In the state capital of Johor Bahru, known as the southern gateway to Peninsular Malaysia, are attractions suck as the beautiful Istana Besar (Grand Palace); the Royal Abu Bakar Living Royal Museum; and the ornate 100-year old Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque with its sweeping view of the Straits of Johor; City Square; and the Orchid Valley. Visitors often flock to Johor Bahru for its food and varied shopping in the malls and the duty-free outlet.

Johor is home to the famous Endau Rompin Park, an ancient rainforest rich in flora and fauna. Beautiful beaches can be found in Desaru, Teluk Ramunia, Tanjung Balau, and near th fishing town of Mersing, and at the Kota Tinggi waterfalls is a protected marine park, attract keen scuba divers, smokeless and natures lovers. Island hopping is fun among the islands, some of which are still untouched. Accommodation on the islands of Sibu, Rawa, Besar, Tengah and Tinggi range from resort to basic chalets.

Near the border with Malacca lies the picturesque river town of Muar, known for beautiful sunsets and fresh seafood, and the legendary Gunung Ledang (Mt. Ophir), a centre for nature-based actives.

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Mutiara Hotel Johor Bahru  Mutiara Hotel is strategically located in Johor Bahru, adjacent to the prime commercial and entertainment complexes. The hotel is within easy reach of the top class golf courses and yet comfortably away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. The spacious and tastefully furnished guestrooms and suites are equipped with the numerous amenities. Wining and dining can be a wonderful experience at the hotel, where you can indulge in a wide selection of local and international cuisine.

Diving in Malaysia

The tropical waters off both Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo offer some of the world's best scuba diving. This is a place endowed with some of the sport's best possibilities: you can dive with whale sharks, hover around immense coral gardens and walls, or dive on ominous and hulking WWII shipwrecks. In many places, you can get 100 + feet of visibility. Also, the country has become increasingly aware of the biological and economic importance of its marine heritage, and each year brings better access to and protection for the unique marine life. Because of the hundreds of islands, there are many dive options.

Redang Island - Perhentian Island (Suria Perhentian Dive Resort) - Lang Tengah Island - Tioman Island - Pangkor Island - Langkawi Island - Kapas Island - Tenggol Island - Sibu Island - Besar Island - Rawa Island - Aur Island - Layang-Layang Island - Mataking & Kapalai Island - Mabul Island - Mantanani Island - Lankayan Island - Pulau Tiga

Kota Bahru

is the State capital of Kelantan. The local point of the towns activities is the Kota Bharu market. At the junction of Jln. Padang Garong and Jln. Pengkalan Chepa you will find Kota Bharu’s Chinatown. Traditional Chinese noodle dishes are readily available here. For an outdoor Malaysian dining experience in the evening, try the food stalls at Padang Bas, in the town centre which are open from 6.00pm to midnight. Most of the museums and heritage buildings are located along Jln. Hilir Kota and Jln. Sultan and can be easily covered by taking a walking tour.

Kelantan will soon have another tourist attraction with the setting up of a cultural village in Kota Baru.

State Tourism, Culture and Social Unity Committee chairman Datuk Anuar Tan said the village would be built next to the State-owned Perdana Beach Resort in Pantai Cahaya Bulan, situated in the cultural zone.

"Among the components of the village are a performance hall, souvenir shops and a workshop to showcase the many handicraft in Kelantan such as batik, songket and wau-making," he said.

Replying to Rohani Ibrahim (Pas-Tanjung Mas), he said the cultural village would give visitors a peep into the many aspects of Kelantan, famous as the cradle of Malay culture.

Earlier, Agriculture and Rural Industry Committee chairman Dr Nik Mazian Nik Mohamed said grazing land in Rong Chenok, Pasir Mas would be turned into an agro-tourism centre under the Ninth Malaysia Plan.

To a question by Abdul Halim Abdul Rahman (Pas-Chetok), he said deer and ostriches would be reared as the main attraction at the centre and it would also have camping and recreational facilities.