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Satang Turtle Island National Park
Satang Turtle Island National Park Satang Turtle Island National Park consists of two islands Pulau Satang Besar and Pulau Satang Kecil just off Sarawak’s west coast. These protected islands, surrounded by the pristine waters of the South China sea, are a recognized sanctuary for Green and rare Ha
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Penang Hill Funicular Railway
Penang Hill Funicular Railway When the heat and humidity of Penang get to be too much, many a local and visitor ride the Penang Hill Funicular Railway to enjoy the cool, fresh air of Penang Hill, located 2,750 feet (823 meters) above sea level. Situated in the north of the state, Penang Hill was t
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Butterfly Reserve
Butterfly Reserve Over 6,000 winged beauties live in the tropical rainforest surrounds of Kuala Lumpurs Butterfly Reserve. Wander along meandering paths as they flit and fly pausing occasionally to rest upon a lucky visitor. Kids will love the chance to see the big and majestic Raja Brooke butterf
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Snake Temple (Fu Xing Gong)
Snake Temple (Fu Xing Gong) Snake Temple (Fu Xing Gong) may not be the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, but it’s certainly one of the strangest. True to its name, this small Chinese temple in Penang is filled with Wagler’s pit vipers and tree snakes perched on trees and wooden frames thro
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Monkey Beach
Monkey Beach At the base of Muka Head Cape in Penang National Park is secluded Teluk Duyung, commonly know as Monkey Beach due to the long-tailed macaques that reside there. A sheltered cove it has flat, sandy seabed making it calm, tranquil and great for swimming in the clear green waters. Often
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Beras Basah Island
Beras Basah Island Sitting to the west of Langkawi’s archipelago of paradise islands, Beras Basah is an idyllic haven, with pristine beaches flanked by a verdant forested inland. Fully conforming to the tranquil Andaman Island ideal, a trip to the shores of Beras Basah is a popular activity for th
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Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill)
Penang Hill (Flagstaff Hill) Flagstaff Hill is the best known of the group of granite peaks which are Penang Hills. At 2,411ft (735m) it provides brilliant panoramic views of the Georgetown, the Penang Bridge and the Straits of Malacca. It is accessible via a keen 2-hour hike up walking trails wh
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Mount Mat Chinchang
Mount Mat Chinchang Mount Mat Cincang is the second highest peak on Langkawi and the oldest mountain in the whole of Southeast Asia. This majestic mountain range is covered in dense rainforest and features some incredibly old and impressive rock formations. Mount Mat Cincang is one of three UNESCO
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Malacca
Malacca Located in the southern part of the Malaysian peninsula about 2 hours from Kuala Lumpur, Malacca is the third-smallest state in Malaysia. Its capital city, Malacca City (Melaka), is also one of the oldest trading ports in the country, having experienced rule under the Portuguese, Dutch, an
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Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Malaysia’s oldest Chinese temple, first constructed in the 1600s, is still a fully operational place of worship for followers of the three doctrinal systems of Taoism, Confuicianism and Buddhism. It’s also a standout destination in historic downtown Melaka, where the entire
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LEGOLAND Malaysia
LEGOLAND Malaysia With more than 70 rides, tons of interactive shows, a handful of wild water slides and seven LEGO-themed exhibits, LEGOLAND Malaysia has become a top destination for families traveling to Kuala Lumpur. While the massive park offers little visitors plenty to do and see, one of the
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Putrajaya Bridge
Putrajaya Bridge Putrajaya Bridge, perhaps the most important bridge in Malaysia, spans Putrajaya Lake at a length of 1,427 feet (435 meters). Inspired by the Khaji Bridge in Iran, the Putrajaya Bridge combines cable backstays and steel tiebacks to create an elegant, sail-like appearance reminisce
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Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka)
Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) Impeccable Merdaka Square - or Dataran Merdeka - was a cricket ground in colonial times. The cricket ground was overlooked by the Royal Selangor Club which housed a club for the colonial rulers. When independence for Malaysia was declared, it was here that the Unio
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Putrajaya
Putrajaya A fascinating exercise in building a city from scratch, Putrajaya is the administrative capital of Malaysia and located just south of Kuala Lumpur. Planned as an intelligent and garden city the Putrajaya has wide boulevards and many lovely parks where the city’s population, mainly govern
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Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu (or KK) is Sabah’s capital and a popular gateway city for visitors traveling around Sabah and Borneo. Originally known as Jesselton before being levelled in WWII, the city was rebuilt in the early 1960s and renamed Kota Kinabalu. Compact KK is the ideal spot to base you
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Rainforest and Canopy Walk
Rainforest and Canopy Walk Get a taste of the local flora and fauna at Kuala Lumpur’s Forest Reserve Institute of Malaysia (FRIM). At over 3,775 acres, FRIM holds hundreds of plant species and both regenerated and secondary forest. Visitors hike along shady trails past a river and waterfall cuttin
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Kuching
Kuching Sarawak’s capital, Kuching, is one of the few cities in Malaysian Borneo that escaped a hammering during WWII. Its historic buildings, multi-racial society, excellent climate and position along the banks of the Sungai Sarawak river all contribute to the city’s laid-back charms. Kuching ha
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Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station Considered among the world’s most beautiful train stations, the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station showcases the Moorish style of architecture favored by the British during Malaysia’s colonial era. Built in 1911 and designed by A.B. Hubback, the station is one of the most re
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Little India (Jalan Masjid India)
Little India (Jalan Masjid India) The colorful enclave of Little India is filled with the sounds and scents of India. Bright bangles and trinkets glitter from stalls and the scents of sandalwood and cumin fill the air. Fantastic Indian dishes are on offer at roadside stalls, Indian breads like cha
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Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary
Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary Get up close and personal with rare Asian elephants—only 1,200 remain in the wild—at the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary outside of Kuala Lumpur. Established in 1989 within the Krau Wildlife Reserve, the sanctuary is managed by the Malaysian Wildlife Society and has
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