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Situated in the
heart of Southeast Asia at one of the
world's major crossroads, Malaysia has
always been pivotal to trade routes from
Europe, the Orient, India and China.
Its warm tropical climate and abundant
natural blessings made it a welcoming
destination for immigrants as early as 5000
years ago when the ancestors of the Orang
Asli, the indigenous peoples of Peninsular
Malaysia, settled here. A land of
sun-drenched, deserted beaches; virgin
jungles rich in wildlife; rugged mountain
ranges; cool hill stations; busy cities;
peaceful villages; island retreats; age-old
traditions and varied cultures. Today
is still beckons the visitor to sample its
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Kuala Lumpur, the capital city, is a bustling
cosmopolitan city with a truly intriguing blend of cultures, styles and
architectures. With an extensive Chinatown, fine colonial
buildings and magnificent mosques, it multi-cultural background also
influences food, music and entertainment. Kuala Lumpur is also
home to Sunway Lagoon and Mines Theme Park. |
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Immerse yourself in the history and culture
of Malacca, where the
Dutch and Portuguese have both left their
imprint or the Genting
and Cameron Highlands,
cool mountain hideaways distant from all the
frantic rush of city life. |
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With their perfect
climatic conditions they abound with lush
and colourful flora. There the
similarity ends, with the Cameron Highlands
offering the quieter more serene atmosphere
while the Genting Highland Resort offers all
the excitement, luxury and entertainment of
an international resort combined with a
theme park, golf course and the country's
only casino. |
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Malaysia has many islands,
Penang, in the Straits of Malacca, is
one of the oldest trading centres in the
region. With palm-fringed beaches,
charming colonial buildings, mysterious
places of worship and a pulsating street
life, it is an exciting destination of
contrasts and variety. If you simply
wish to relax try Langkawi,
an archipelago of 99 islands steeped in
legend. With white sandy beaches,
crystal clear waters, coral gardens and
hidden coves on the coast and dense jungle,
tumbling waterfalls and caves inland.
If you would rather stay on the mainland
then down the east coast is 700 kms of
unspoilt beaches. It is along here at
Rantau Abang that the great leatherback
turtles return between May and September
each year to lay eggs. |
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For
the adventurous traveller journey to
Borneo, with lush
tropical rainforests, beautiful flora and
fauna and welcoming people. Described
as Asia's best kept secret,
Sarawak is the place for history,
romance and exotic adventures. The
land of the fabled White Rajahs, the
hornbill and the orangutan. Culture,
heritage, nature, here you will find it all
and then there are the world class golf
courses, tranquil beaches, jungle lodges,
pristine diving sites and gigantic world
famous caves. Sabah
also offers a wealth of remarkable
experiences and sights with golden beaches,
mountainous jungle, ancient rainforest and
unique wildlife. The spectacular
system of caverns and tunnels of Sabah holds
untold stories weaved in a web of history
and culture.
Activities: You can go
white-water
rafting down the Padas River (grade3)and
whilst trying to negotiate this raging river
enjoy the breathtaking views of the
surrounding rainforest.
For those who prefer to be under the
water off the north eastern coast of Borneo
lies the island of Sipadan, with a marine
ecosystem so perfect and unique it is
world-renowned as one of the best dive spots
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way to see some of the many sights Malaysia
has to offer is to take an escorted tour or
to hire a car. A suggested 6 night / 7
day itinerary could be as follows: |
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1
Leave Kuala Lumpur for the Cameron
Highlands, Malaysia's highest hill station,
set amidst beautiful jungle scenery.
The journey will take you through rubber
estates, oil palm and cocoa plantations and
en-route you can visit a Bamboo Weaving
centre, the Lata Iskandar Waterfall and an
Orang Asli (Indigenous People) settlement.
You can also visit a tea plantations and a
traditional market.
Day 2
Drive sown to Ipoh, once a city of tin
mines, stop at one of the Chinese Temples
built within the limestone caves. Take
lunch in a local restaurant then journey to
Perak and visit the unique Ubudiah Mosque
and the Iskandariah Palace. Continue
to Penang, known as the 'Pearl of the
Orient', passing the first ever rubber tree
plantation in Malaysia en-route.
Day 3
Tour Georgetown, the capital of Penang, named after King George 111
of England, visit Fort Cornwallis built by
the British East India Company in 1808 and Lek Lok Si Temple. Nestled within the
hills of Penang and the largest temple in
South-East Asia it is dedicated to the
Goddess of Mercy. You can also visit
the Botanical Gardens.
Day 4
Travel to the East Coast passing though
paddy fields and traditional villages, stop
for lunch before continuing to Kota Bhuru
the capital of Kelantan.
Day 5
Take a trip around Kota Bhuru before
travelling south to Kuala Terrengganu, once
hailed as 'The Cultural Haven of Malaysia'.
Visit a traditional market and have lunch in
a local restaurant.
Day 6
Drive to Cherating, a beautiful beach
resort, stopping en-route at Rantau Abang
Turtle Breeding Centre where annually the
giant leatherback turtles come ashore and
lay eggs. You can also visit a fishing
village and weaving centre.
Day 7
From Cherating you can take a tranquil drive
through rubber plantations to the Johor
Bhuru Causeway and finish your tour in
Singapore.
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