1) KUALA LUMPUR
NATIONAL PALACE
The official residence of His Majesty The King of Malaysia is a stately mansion
set within a beautifully landscaped garden. The daily changing of the guard
attracts its fair share of visitors and photographers.
MERDEKA SQUARE & SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING
This is an important heritage site in the city. The Union Jack was lowered here
on 31 August 1957 marking Malaysia’s independence from colonial rule. The
nearby Sultan Abdul Samad Building is another heritage site.
KL TOWER
Have an unforgettable time at the world’s fourth tallest tower. Dine in a
restaurant or enjoy forest walks and cultural performances.
AQUARIA KLCC
Located in KLCC, adjacent to the PETRONAS Twin Towers, Aquaria KLCC is a
world-class aquarium that showcases animals and various types of colorful marine
life species from Malaysia and around the world. The aquarium occupies 60,000
square feet in the Concourse level of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. A
visit to the Aquaria KLCC will take you through a journey of discovery in
education as well as eco- tourism, supported by the latest technology with a
mesmerizing ambience.
KUALA LUMPUR CRAFT COMPLEX
Styled like a Malay village, this complex is an artists colony housing
handicraft shops, an art workshop, craft museum and food court. Shop for the
best in Malay ethnic crafts, or try your hand at batik-painting. To view a fine
Traditional Malay house, visit The Heritage Centre nearby.
NATIONAL MONUMENT
This huge bronze monument pays tribute to the valiant soldier who perished while
defending the country during the Communist Insurgency. It was designed by Felix
de Weldon, the architect of the famous lwo Jima Memorial.
BUTTERFLY PARK
Enjoy a glimpse of more than 6,000 butterflies of over 120 species at this
unique park. The park is an imitation of the butterfly's natural habitat. It
includes more than 15,000 plants from 100 species that have been used to
recreate a Malaysian rainforest atmosphere. There is a nursery and breeding area
for the butterflies. Facilities include an informative insect museum.
BIRD PARK
The Bird Park is one of the largest covered bird park in the world, sprawling 8
acres of verdant valley terrain. Here, for the first time in Malaysia, bird
lovers can have a field day watching more than 3000 birds perching and winging
about freely-in a totally natural and beautifully landscaped enviroment
Hornbills, Flamingos, Parrots, Cockatoos, Storks, Pheasants, Mynahs Pigeons,
Macaws. Ducks, Waterhens and more feathered citizens and ambassadors gathered
together from countries like Australia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Indonesia,
Tanzania, China Holland, Africa, South America, South East Asia and of course,
Malaysia.
ROYAL SELANGOR PEWTER
Visit the home of the world-renowned Royal Selangor pewter. Children and adults
alike can enjoy a variety of attractions and gain insights into the pewter
industry.
BATU CAVES
These limestone caves are a popular attraction, especially during the annual
Hindu festival, Thaipusam. Scaling the 272 steps leading up to the temple is one
of the highlights. The 140-feet statue of Lord Muruga here is reputed to be the
tallest in the world.
(2) SUNWAY LAGOON THEME PARK
WATER PARK
Journey into Malaysia's only African-themed Water Park. Outlast and outplay your
friends in the Congo Challenge, a six-lane headfirst racer. Brave the heights
and speed of the intense Cameroon Climb or spin around in loops before being
propelled out of gigantic tubes on the African Pythons! Let the little ones take
a dip at Lake Kariba and let loose at Kalahari Kids. Wage war at the towering
Rain Fortress with water cannons and slides or bop about the wave pool on a tube
with the family around. Stop by Zulu walk for some snacks and souvenirs to tie
up the day of never-ending fun.
AMUSEMENT PARK
Action and adventure comes alive. Challenge and thrill yourself at the runaway
rollercoster, Lost City of Gold, look at the world upside down from the 360
Degrees Rotating Pirate's Revenge or experience a life like an old cowboy, at
the Wild Wild West! It's simply fun for all ages, all year round!
SCREAM PARK
Think you're macho and tough? Think twice! Be prepared to be scared off your
rocks - four times over! With the state-of-the-art audio and visual, it sets
apart the brave and faint-hearted!
WALDLIFE PARK
Get really up close, interact and learn from our friendly cuddle Wildlife
friends. Get intimate and enjoy the moments with the amiable exotic wildlife
friends by feeding, sitting or even speak them.
EXTREME PARK
Ever fancied yourself as a hotshot? Take on your mates to some speed test at the
challenging All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rides, glide like a sugar glider through
the 203 metres Flying Fox, or even gun 'em down through a friendly Combat
Paintball Game.
(3) GENTING HIGHLANDS
Dubbed the ‘City of Entertainment’, this resort offers indoor and outdoor
theme parks.
(4) MELAKA
A’FAMOSA FOTRESS & ST. PAUL’S CHURCH
This prominent landmark almost synonymous with Melaka, was a fortress built by
the Portuguese admiral, Alfonso d’ Albuquerque in 1511. It was badly damaged
during the Dutch invasion in 1641. Timely intervention by Sir Stamford Raffles,
a British official, in 1808 saved what remains of the A’Famosa today. The
church was built on a hill in 1521 by Duarte Coelho, a Catholic Portuguese
Captain. It was late renamed St. Paul’s Church by the Dutch.
DUTCH CEMETERY
The Dutch Cemetery was first used in the last quarter of the 17th century. Five
Dutch graves and 33 British graves lie within its compound. Its use was in
stages, between 1670 – 1682 and in 1818 – 1838. The cemetery was gazetted as
a national monument under the Antiquities Act 1976.
TAMING SARI TOWER
From a height of 80 meters, the ride offers you a spectacular and panaromic view
of Historical Malacca City and a far with a host of interesting sights such as
St Paul’s Hill, Independence Memorial Building, Samudera Museum and the ship,
Flor De La Mar, Malacca River, Dataran Pahlawan, Pulau Selat Mosque, Pulau Besar
and the Straits of Malacca.
RIVER CRUISE TOURS
Cruises along the Melaka River are available at the quay behind the tourist the
Tourist information centre. The 45-minute tour passes through the downtown area.
Among the sights are old warehouses, shop houses, bridges and Kampung Morten, a
traditional village. The return trip passes wharves down river.
JONKER STREET
Jonker Street in the older section of the city is a haven for antique collectors
and bargain hunters. Authentic artefacts and relics, some dating as far back as
300 years, can be found among a host of interesting collectibles, each with its
own history and mystery.
(5) CAMERON HIGHLANDS
The largest hill resort in the country, Cameron Highlands is filled with
sprawling tea plantations, strawbery farm, mossy forest and cactus valley. Head
up to the highlands for a refreshing cool retreat where you will be surrounded
by undulating valleys and majestic mountains.
(6) PENANG
BATU FERRINGHI BEACHE
The scenic backdrops of large granite boulders, fine sand, lush vegetation and
calm waters make this the perfect place to enjoy the sea and surf The beach is
coated with lots of fine sand, making it a nice place to walk on and sun-bathe.
It's also reasonably clean. Batu Feringgi is a very popular spot, it does get
crowded, especially during the peak visitor seasons. The water can get slightly
murky but it will still be overall warm and inviting to swim in, but just don't
expect crystal-clear sights to the depths of the sea bed.
KEK LOK SI TEMPLE
Reputed to be the biggest Buddhist temple complex in Southeast Asia, the temple
stands majestically on a hill in Air Itam. It boasts the beautiful “Pagoda of
Ten Thousand Buddhas” which blends Chinese, Myanmarese and Thai architecture.
PENANG HILL
Malaysia’s first hill station, Penang Hill is 830m above sea level. Ascend to
the top by hiking up or by travelling in the funicular train which has been
operational since 1922 and enjoy the cool climate as well as the fantastic view
at the summit.
THE SLEEPING BUDDHA TEMPLE & DHARMIKARA BURMESE TEMPLE
The Sleeping Buddha Temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram). The noteworthy architecture
of the temple bears testimony to the once vibrant Siamese community in Penang.
Directly opposite this temple is the equally enchanting Dharmikara Burmese
Temple.
TROPICAL SPICE GARDEN
The Tropical Spice Garden is one of Penang's most popular attractions. This
privately run nature garden hosts more than 500 varieties of local and regional
flora. Spread over 3 hectares, this tropical jungle setting is designed
specifically for the enjoyment of nature. With landscaped paths and nature
trails, visitors can traverse into nature and experience the sounds of nature
from running streams and cascading waterfalls.
BUTTERFLY FARM
The farm spans 0.8ha and is home to 3000 living specimens from over 50 species
of colourful butterflies, frogs, scorpions and other insects.
(7) NATIONAL PARK
LATAH BERKOH (BOAT JOURNEY)
Boat Cruise to Lata Berkoh - Cruise along Sungai Tahan to relish the riverside
flora and fauna and dip into the refreshing cascades at Lata Berkoh which form a
natural Jacuzzi. Along the way, stop by the Fish Sanctuary for a chance to
snorkel amongst fresh water fishes.
THE CONOPY WALKWAY (world’s longest)
The canopy walkway is the world’s longest 500 metres, strung up to 40 metres
high above the forest floor. It was built by the staff of the Department of
Wildlife & National Parks. For safety, every inch of it is checked every
morning. The ropes have a minimum snapping strength of 5 tons and the steel
cables more than 10 tons. The trees are protected with wooden spacers fitted
between the bark and the cables and ropes: no nails have been driven into the
trees. Every measure has been taken to protect the health of the trees and the
visitors.
ORANG ASLI (ABORIGINES) SETTLEMENT
Orang Asli simply means original people in the Malay language and refers to the
aboriginal tribes who were the fisrt human occupants of the Malay Peninsular.
The Orang Asli who continue to live a nomadic, hunting-and-gathering lifestyle
in Taman Negara call themselves Batek. There has, however, of recent times been
some intermarriage with the neighbouring
Semokberi group. The Batek are a gentle race of people, short in stature,
dark-skinned and with tight curly hair. Their habitations are simple,
palm-thatched shelters, one for each family group, with several families usually
staying together. You may see some of the shelters alongside the trails.
RAPIDS SHOOTING
Just upstream of Kuala Tahan, the Tembeling River flows through a gorge of
sandstone conglomerate rocks, giving rise to seven (7) distinct sections of
white water rapids. Shooting rapids under the guidance of the skilful boatmen
can be one of the highlights of your visit to Taman Negara.
JUNGLE HIDE
Wildlife observation hide (Jungle hide) – Spend nights hidden up in the trees
while waiting for a tapir, bear or elephant to appear. Most hides are built
overlooking saltlicks, from which some animals obtain necessary minerals. Except
for Bumbun Tahan, which is five minutes away, most require either a boat ride or
a few hours walk to get to it.
(8) SELANGOR
MELAWATI HILL
This is the side of several historical attractions. Visitors can see the cannons
and original foundation stones of an 18th century fort, a fabled execution block
and a lighthouse. The landscaped hill offers a panoramic view of Selangor
coastline.
FIREFLY PARKS
Visit one of nature’s most astounding attractions. Kampung Kuantan and Kampung
Bukit Belimbing are among the few places in the world where visitors can watch
the spectacular display of fireflies. Night river cruises to these villages are
extremely popular.
(9) PAHANG
DEERLAND PARK
Just a few minutes away from the popular Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, is the
Deerland Park, a privately owned and managed deer park that has a few other wild
animals for visitors to observe and fall in love with!" The Deerland Park is a
privately owned and managed deer park in Lanchang, Pahang. The park has some 30
Indonesian deer (Cervus timorensis). Visitors to the park has a chance to hand
feed these gentle creatures and observe their behaviour at close hand. Other
attractions in the 4-hectare park located at the edge of the Krau Forest
Reserve, include ostriches and a sun-bear (Helarctos malayanus) named Muda.
There is also a section dedicated to the cultivation of traditional herbal
plants, which has over 40 species of traditional herbs. A 200-metre wooden
walkway runs through this area, leading up to an observation tower in the middle
of Bukit Rengit.
ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTRE
This centre is dedicated to rescuing and protecting the country’s elephants.
Take a close look a these friendly jumbos during their feeding times or watch
the fun as they enjoy a muddy splash in the nearby river.
(10) A'FAMOSA RESORT
A'FAMOSA WATER WORLD
The A'Famosa Water World id fully equipped with a captivating array of
facilities built to international standards. Set in a 20-acre landscaped area,
the water park features a wave pool, tube and raft rides, high speed slides and
children's play area.
A'FAMOSA ANIMAL WORLD SAFARI
The A'Famosa Animal World Safari is an amazing wildlife safari that houses over
a hundred of the finest species from the animal kingdom. Visitors can observe
savannah animal from the safety of safari trucks and explore the magic of
wildlife habitats. Other attractions include animal rides, high-tech farmhouse
hatchery and shows. A journey to this theme park would not be complete without
watching its Elephant Show, Bird Show, Multi-Animal Show and the Wild Wild West
Show.
A'FAMOSA COWBOY TOWN
The A'Famosa Cowboy Town brings visitors back to the good old days of the Wild
West. It features cowboys and cowgirls, country song performances and stunt
shows. Come and join our Street Party, Animal Musical Parade, Red Indian Show,
Floats and more!
(11) BUKIT MERAH LAKETOWN RESORT
WATER PARK
Straddling an area of 11 acres, it is the largest in the northen region of
Peninsular Malaysia. There are 10 major attractions in the park : Boomerang,
Giant Wet Bubble, Monsoon Lagoon Wave Pool, Water Speed Slides, Body Slides,
Giant Tube Rides,Activity Pool, Lazy River, Perak Mining Company and Kids
Adventure River. The Boomerang has become an inhilarating ride and the first and
only one of its kind in this country and in South East Asia. Bubbles Restaurant
located at the waterpark serves the latest fast food favourite and local
buffets.
ORANG UTAN ISLAND
Tucked away on the 35-acre Pulau Orang Utan, Orang Utan Island is the world's
first and only 5-acre rehabilitation and preservation facility where Orang Utans
roam free. The unique island serves as a breeding sanctuary as well as
conservation, research and education center to better understand this endangered
species. Venture from the main jetty at Marina Village and wait for the lake
Cruiser to ferry you to the Orang Utan Island. It's just a 10-minute boat ride
across, and boats leave every half hours. At the island, you will be taken
through a 100-meter steel walkthrough 'cage tunnel' to come up close and
personal with these primates. In a twist, you will be enclosed in a 'cage' as
you observe the Orang Utans roaming free in their natural habitats. Two baby
Orang Utans are the stars of the island. You will be able to interact with them
nin the tunnel.
ECO PARK
Welcome to Mother Nature's favourite holiday attraction - the Bukit Merah
Laketown Ecopark. A 3-acre eco-friendly sanctuary,the park features three large
enclosures the Bird Park, Reptile Park and Tropical Trek, where rare indigenous
and exotic bird, reptile, primate and mammal species roam freely in their
natural habitat.The Ecopark is a complete research, breeding, education and
tourism facility that promotes a "Say Hello to Nature" concept where visitors
are encouraged to interact with the animals in their natural habitat.
Animal Show
Come see intelligent exotic animals respond to their keeper's commands.
Showtimes: 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm.
Skycycle
Hand pedal our colorful Skycycle and take a unique 200m mid-air tour across the
tropical rainforest.Take in the breathtaking view and a take closer look inside
the Pet's Park corner.
Bird Park
Experience macaws, cockatoos, spoonbills, swans, bullbuls and starlings feeding
from the palm of your hands, in lush green surroundings.
Tropical Trek
Mingle with friendly playful mammals, squirrel monkeys, otters, capuchin and
gibbons.
Reptile Park
Walk alongside iguanas, monitor lizards, tortoises, cobras, vipers, mangrove
snakes, owl and brahminy kites. Or take a memorable snapshot with giant
pythons!
Pets Park
Feed and pet some small and domesticated mammals at the Pet's Park, deer,
rabbits, guinea pig, hamster, while mice, rats, sheep goat. You can also view
some noctumal mammals in their semi natural habitat, e.g. sugar glider, slow
loris, etc.
Feeding Talk
Watch friendly otters perform tricks as you interact with them and feed them in
their natural surroundings.
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Monday, September 21, 2009
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