Chinatown
Centred on Jln Kampung Cina (also known as Jln Bandar), KTs picturesque and interesting Chinatown area features watermarked buildings and faded alleyways. Contemporary and quirky street art is slowly being added to the laneways of this compact neighbourhood, and other attractions i
Thean Hou Temple
Sitting atop leafy Robson Heights, this imposing multistorey Chinese temple, dedicated to Thean Hou, the heavenly queen, affords wonderful views over Kuala Lumpur. Opened in 1989 by the Selangor and Federal Territory Hainan Association, it serves as both a house of worship and a fu
Kampung Baru
The charm of this Malay area, gazetted by the British in the 1890s, lies in just wandering the streets, which you can also do with a guide on the citys free Kampung Baru Walking Tour . Traditional Malay wooden houses stand amid leafy gardens and people go quietly about their daily
Masjid Ubudiah
This grand gold-domed construction was commissioned by Perak’s 28th Sultan, Idris Shah, after his recovery from illness. Masjid Ubudiah – meaning the mosque of self-surrender to Allah – was masterminded by AB Hubback, the architect behind a number of Perak’s colonial buildings. Mar
Blue Mansion
The magnificent 38-room, 220-window Blue Mansion was built in the 1880s and rescued from ruin in the 1990s. It blends Eastern and Western designs with louvred windows, art nouveau stained glass and beautiful floor tiles, and is a rare surviving example of the eclectic architectural
Penang Hill
The top of Penang Hill, 821m above George Town, provides a spectacular view over the island and across to the mainland. The top is reached by a funicular, and on weekends and public holidays lines can be horrendously long, with waits of up to 30 minutes. From Weld Quay, Komtar or L
Asian Civilisations Museum
This remarkable museum houses the regions most comprehensive collection of pan-Asian treasures. Recently expanded, its series of thematic galleries explore the history, cultures and religions of Southeast Asia, China, the Asian subcontinent and Islamic West Asia. Exquisite artefact
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapores 74-hectare botanic wonderland is a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the citys most arresting attractions. Established in 1860, its a tropical Valhalla peppered with glassy lakes, rolling lawns and themed gardens. The site is home to the National Orchid Garden, as we
Petronas Towers
Resembling twin silver rockets plucked from an episode of Flash Gordon, the Petronas Towers are the perfect allegory for the meteoric rise of the city from tin-miners hovel to 21st-century metropolis. Half of the 1440 tickets for 45-minute guided tours – which take in the Skybridge
Singapore Zoo
The line between zoo and botanic oasis blurs at this pulse-slowing sweep of spacious, naturalistic enclosures, freely roaming animals and interactive attractions. Get up close to orangutans, dodge Malaysian flying foxes, even snoop around a replica African village. Then theres that
National Gallery Singapore
Connected by a striking aluminium and glass canopy, Singapores historic City Hall and Old Supreme Court buildings now form the citys breathtaking National Gallery. Its world-class collection of 19th-century and modern Southeast Asian art is housed in two major spaces, the DBS Singa
Gardens by the Bay
Singapores 21st-century botanic garden is a S$1 billion, 101-hectare fantasy-land of space-age biodomes, high-tech Supertrees and whimsical sculptures. The Flower Dome replicates the dry, Mediterranean climates found across the world, while the even more astounding Cloud Forest is
Pulau Ubin
A chugging 10-minute bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal at Changi Village lands you on the shores of Pulau Ubin. There’s no timetable; boats depart when 12 people are ready to go.Singaporeans like to wax nostalgic about Ubin’s kampung atmosphere, and a small resort aside
Ethnology Museum
At the top of the hill, on the eastern side of Jln Tun Abang Haji Openg, the Ethnology Museum (the Old Building) – guarded by two colonial cannons – spotlights Borneo’s incredibly rich indigenous cultures. Upstairs the superb exhibits include a full-sized Iban longhouse, masks and
Southern Ridges
Made up of a series of parks and hills connecting West Coast Park to Mt Faber, the Southern Ridges will have you walking through the jungle without ever really leaving the city. While the entire route spans 9km, the best stretch is from Kent Ridge Park to Mt Faber. Not only is it r
Penang National Park
At just 2300 hectares, Penang National Park is the smallest in Malaysia; it’s also one of the newest, having attained national park status in 2003. A Penang highlight, it has some interesting and challenging trails through the jungle, as well as some of the island’s finest and quie
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