Ipoh
Situated 180 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur found by Chinese tin miners.
Two Buddhist cave temples, Sam Poh Tong with a turtle pond and Perak Tong is
the main attractions. Visit during the prayers, to hear ethereal chants and
drum playing.
Kota Bharu
Situated 320 km north of Kuala Lumpur near Thailand in the northeastern
corner of peninsular Malaysia with a population of 192000 is a place of
traditional Malaysian and Muslim culture. Sangkhat, a cloth interwoven with
gold and silver threads is a specialty found here.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia gives a glimpse of colorful
heritage and a taste of traditional, exotic Asia with rocket like Petronas
Towers soaring high, massive shopping malls, driverless trains gliding
across the bustling city, enchanting temples and mosques, small colonial
churches and British Tudor-style clubhouses. At night, markets and
lantern-lit streets gets lively with Malay, Chinese and Indian hawkers
selling tempting dishes.
Kuantan
Situated 185 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur is famous for woodcarving and
batiks craft.
Melaka
Situated 150 km south of Kuala Lumpur is the oldest city in Malaysia.
This City of Dreams offers a broad variety of architecture and culture. The
oldest Malaysian Chinese Temple, Cheng Hoon Teng in Chinatown existing for
hundreds of years is worth visiting. Melaca cane has its origin in this
city.
Penang
This island with tropical beaches, cultural diversity and famous cuisine
is a major tourist attraction. A rail drive up Penang Hill amidst of dense
tropical forests gives beautiful scenic view of the city. Batu Ferringhi
Beach in this island is popular for windsurfing.
Langkawi
Situated 105 km north of Penang, a beautiful group of islands with modest
hotels and deluxe resorts, is a beach town with amber, black and white
beaches and pure blue water.
Pangkor Islands
130 km south of Penang, this Island on the west coast of Malaysia is a
place with striking scenery.
Sabah
Situated 1570 km east of Kuala Lumpur on the northeastern tip of the
Borneo Island, Sabah, is the second largest state in Malaysia that has
diverse tribes with some primitive parts as well. Trekking on Mt. Kinabalu
gives a panoramic view of the forests and sea and a stroll on the Jungle
Canopy Walkway gives a unique view of the jungle. Sandakan, another popular
tourist city in Sabah on the eastern coast of the state is closer to the
Turtle Islands National Park where turtles laying eggs on the beach is a
common sight, Gomantong Caves and Sepilok Orang Otang Rehabilitation Center.
Explore the amazing world of wildlife on a cruise down the Sungai
Kinabatangan, the longest river in Sabah.
Sarawak
Situated 965 km east of Kuala Lumpur on the island of Borneo, is the land
of Ibans tribe amidst of thick tropical rain forest. A flight to Kuching
will take you to Sarawak. Interesting places to visit is the Sarawak Museum,
Niah Caves and 600 ft longhouses that can accommodate the entire village of
Dayaks.
Gunung Mulu National Park
Situated 100 km east of Miri, is an isolated primitive rain forest in
Sarawak with Southeast Asia.s longest 50 km Clearwater cave, Deer Park at a
height of 2,100 m, the Sarawak Chamber famed for world's largest caves and
tall limestone forest. The park can be reached by plane, bus or boat from
Miri.
Sipadan
385 km from Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, this tiny island is a luring place
for divers and has a spectacular view of sea turtles.
Taiping
300 km north of Kuala Lumpur and 97 km south of Penang is Taiping, an old
mining center with beautiful lake, colonial architecture, museum, and the
misty view of the hills around is worth visiting. Maxwell Hill, an old
unchanged hill station nearby, should not be missed out.
Taman Negara National Park
175 km northeast of Kuala Lumpur is this huge national park with lush
green rain forest and broad variety of wildlife. Jungle trekking, riverboat
excursions, canopy walk, Orang Asli village trip and freshwater fishing are
some of the attraction of this park. Wild lives like gibbon, macaque,
peacock-pheasant, wild pigs and elephants are seen in a day.s walk and
guided night-walk gives the opportunity to encounter nighttime wildlife at
night viewing stations.
Terengganu Marine Park
This park is a collection of six islands off the northeastern coast of
Peninsular Malaysia and March-September is the best time to visit. One of
the Island, Redang with best beaches gives spectacular view of corals and
fishes. Kapas, the smallest and isolated island with a beautiful beach and a
few small hotels is ideal for honeymooners. Speedboats from the fishing
village of Merang, south of Kuala Terengganu can get you to these islands.
Tioman
Situated 353 km southeast of Kuala Lumpur off the southeastern coast of
peninsular Malaysia, this beautiful tropical island offers beautiful
beaches, clear water and dense rain forests. Coral Island is a must visit.
Flight from Kuala Lumpur or Singapore or small boat transport from the
coastal town of Mersing can get you to this island.
Colmar Tropicale in Bukit Tinggi
Like a picture postcard come alive at your doorstep, Colmar Tropicale,
located in Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, is a replica of a collection of buildings
from a northeastern village in France dating back to the 16th Century.
Accessible via the picturesque Karak Highway, the resort is only 40 minutes
from Kuala Lumpur, and the latest addition to Bukit Tinggi Resort, a
renowned multicultural resort destination. Surrounded by lush tropical
forest land, the 260 units of hotel rooms and one to six-bedroom suites are
made up of eight blocks of architectural wonder, each with its unique style,
from its colourful roof tiles to cobblestone ground.
The accommodation is an artful combination of old style decor in warm
pastel colours matched with modern amenities designed for maximum comfort.
There are seven choices of dining outlets serving various specialties. Haute
French cuisine is served at La Cigogne, a hodge podge of culinary delights
at La Blason Coffee House, exotic cocktails and assorted beverages at the Le
Vin, home made pastries at La Flamme Sidewalk Deli, sandwiches and various
blends of coffee at La Boulangerie, mouthwatering ice-cream at Le Glacier
Ice-Cream Corner, or tuck into a hearty meal at Le Poulet Roti Roast
Chicken. Central to the village is Colmar Square where the aroma of the
blooms will tantalise your senses.
There is a fountain and park benches in the square for relaxation after a
hard day's work browsing in the 17 theme shops, or should one wish to take a
breather from participating in the various activities. The drawbridge
reminiscent of ancient castles, clock tower with an original cuckoo bird
clock, and the viewing tower complements the ambience.
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