Malaysia Off The Beaten Path

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Parks & Gardens   Kuala Lumpur

Parks & Gardens, Kuala Lumpur

 12 Reviews  The Lembah Kiara Recreational Park, located in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, is a popular recreational spot in the middle of the city widely visited by many during weekdays and weekends. Ideal for morning or... 

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University Sains Malaysia   Penang

University Sains Malaysia, Penang

 1 Review  Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Penang is the main and the original campus. It is located on a hill overlooking Penang Bridge and was once a military barracks and so there are some really solid... 

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Fort Wall   Melaka

Fort Wall, Melaka

 5 Reviews  Here's the view of Porta de Santiago from the back. Like the front, the insignia of the Dutch company, VOC is stamped somewhere on the stone relief. Can you see where it is? VOC was a powerful Dutch... 

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Batu Caves   Kuala Lumpur

Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur

 26 Reviews  KL can be quite confusing so here is a tip on where to catch the No. 11 bus to the Bantu Caves. If you are standing at the north end of Jalan Petaling where the market is and the street is closed for... 

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Portuguese Square   Melaka

Portuguese Square, Melaka

 2 Reviews  Visit the Portuegese Settlement, inhabited by descendants of the Portuegese who colonised Malacca (as Melaka used to be called) centuries ago. They hardly look Portuegese anymore but retain many... 

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Sunway Lagoon   Kuala Lumpur

Sunway Lagoon, Kuala Lumpur

 7 Reviews  we took a taxi from Ampang Park to Sunway, cost R30. Loved the waterpark, not busy, and lovely to cool off. Bought tickets online as works out cheaper that way. HOWEVER..once in you cannot get out and... 

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Jonker Street   Melaka

Jonker Street, Melaka

 1 Review  This is a little eating shop in Jonker's street that has great food for dirt cheap prices. The environment is comfortable and cozy. You will get authentic Melaka food and the Baba cendol. Besides... 

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Malacca   Kuala Lumpur

Malacca, Kuala Lumpur

 5 Reviews  The hotel tour desk had tours to everywhere and everything. Our group of 13 wished to visit Malacca and we organised a bus with driver and guide for the day. We asked that the bus be for ourselves,... 

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Merlimau - Tun Teja Mousoleum   Melaka

Merlimau - Tun Teja Mousoleum, Melaka

 1 Review  In the history of Melaka, Tun Teja is known for her tragic love story. She is the daughter of palce official Sri Amar Di Raja of Inderapura (now Pahang) who was admired by many during her time,... 

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Melawati Hill (Bukit Tabur)   Kuala Lumpur

Melawati Hill (Bukit Tabur), Kuala Lumpur

 2 Reviews  Bukit (hill) Tabur (sprinkle) (or Bukit Taboh(fistfight), to some people) offers a chance for any climbers to see KL view. In fact, it is an ideal spot to enjoy fireworks play during new year or... 

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Alor Gajah District Museum   Melaka

Alor Gajah District Museum, Melaka

 1 Review  Located in the midle of the Alor Gajah town, this is the best place to find out more about Alor Gajah's history, particulalrly of the Naning War which saw fierce clashes between the British and the... 

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Genting Highlands   Kuala Lumpur

Genting Highlands, Kuala Lumpur

 5 Reviews  The Genting Highlands seem to be a very popular weekend playground for KL's more affluent citizens. The hilltop landscape is one of large concrete resorts with huge theme parks. It must be popular... 

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St Francis Xavier.   Melaka

St Francis Xavier., Melaka

 1 Review  Ever noticed a white statue near St Paul's church in Melaka, Malaysia? Before you think this is the patron saint of the church, let me just say that it's actually the greatest Christian figure in Asia... 

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Churches, Temples & Mosques   Kuala Lumpur

Churches, Temples & Mosques, Kuala Lumpur

 10 Reviews  A very interesting temple which most visitors to KL misses, is the Pudu pillayar, or Ganesha temple in Jalan Pudu. It is very close to the Maybank office tower. Prayers are performed at 7am/pm. In the... 

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Johore Bahru   Melaka

Johore Bahru, Melaka

 1 Review  Johore Bahru is at the southern end of West Malaysia right at the causeway which crosses over to Singapore and is the state capital of Johor Darul Takzim. JB, as its commonly known, is very popular... 

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Street Vendors   Kuala Lumpur

Street Vendors, Kuala Lumpur

 3 Reviews  Durian is one of the favourite fruit in Malaysia with a very distinct smell recognisable from a distance. One day while walking around with my friend Coralie, we came accross this street vendor with... 

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Kuala Lumpur   Melaka

Kuala Lumpur, Melaka

 1 Review  Kuala Lumpur, or "KL" as it is commonly known, is the capital and the largest city of Malaysia and is found midway along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The city's past is still very much... 

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Shops & Markets   Kuala Lumpur

Shops & Markets, Kuala Lumpur

 3 Reviews  the Durian fruit also known here in south east asia as the "King of Fruits" is widespread and Malaysians claim that their durian are the best, better than the durian cultivars of thailand or Indonesia... 

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Railway Stations   Kuala Lumpur

Railway Stations, Kuala Lumpur

 2 Reviews  This is the locotion for the finale of the film Entrapment (1999, starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta Jones). In the film, the station was refered to as Pudu Station but actually it was shooted... 

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Alternative Medicine & Therapies   Kuala Lumpur

Alternative Medicine & Therapies, Kuala Lumpur

 1 Review  Around Bukit Bintang there are lots of reflexology and massage places. I have read a bit about reflexology but up until now I have been disappointed with my experiences with it, which just amounted to... 

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Merdeka Square   Kuala Lumpur

Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur

 4 Reviews  National Day. I returned from Penang and 11:30pm just in time to see the crowds getting ready for the midnight fireworks near the Merderka Square. The lights and the mix of people near the Square &... 

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Putrajaya   Kuala Lumpur

Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur

 1 Review  Putrajaya is where all the new federal administrative capital buildings are. The buildings are innovative designed and in harmony with the surrounding. Putra Mosque and Putra Square, The Prime... 

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Chinatown   Kuala Lumpur

Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

 2 Reviews  This fresh market is located on Jalan Hang Lekir next to Hotel Malaya. The entrance is in between two florists. The best thing about this wet market is that you can find some local food in the hawker... 

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Suria KLCC   Kuala Lumpur

Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

 3 Reviews  Suria KLCC: Anchoring at the base of the Petronas Twin Towers. Among the key tenants are Isetan, Parkson Grand and the Cineplex chain, Tanjong Golden Village. Anotehr leading name is Marks and... 

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Grand Prix Formula 1   Kuala Lumpur

Grand Prix Formula 1, Kuala Lumpur

 2 Reviews  Oh Boy! You know when you watch F1 on TV; maybe sometimes you lower the volume? Well raise the volume at most then imagine the sound 70 times worse... Now maybe you can get the grip out of it ;o) It... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

a themepark on a mountain peak

by theguardianangel

For most people visiting Malaysia, usually they miss this awesome mountain top theme park- Resorts World Genting Highlands- Even on a tight Schedule, you can visit this awesome Genting Highlands just for a day even just half of the day because it's just 51 km from KLIt is situated on a mountain peak. It is sometimes known to be called the “Las Vegas” of Malaysia. You can get there by bus, book inside the KL Sentral Train Station operated by Go Genting Express Bus. It’s an hour ride at the foot of the mountain. Usually costs at RM5 one way. Then transfer in a skyway cable car (11minute) to arrive in the summit and also costs RM5 one way. Getting there by bus is the cheapest than by an express taxi costing RM60-70.You can also have other options like buying the Go Genting Golden Package.The climate here usually drops below 14 degrees, so I would really recommend to bring a jacket with...

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Visit Penang Bird Park

by kyoub

I am saying this is off the beaten path because you must drive across the Penang bridge to the mainland of Penang to reach it. Situated at Seberang Jaya on the mainland of Penang. It has specially designed aviaries which houses some 200 species of birds from all over the world. The park is landscaped with beautifully designed gardens, plants and also a small man-made island. It covers an area of 2 hectare and is about 5 minutes drive from the Penang Bridge. We could have spent much more time there than we did but the taxi driver was waiting for us.

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A great little island

by kyoub

I hate to tell to many people about this great little island off the shore of Kota Kinabalu.It is a 30 min ferry ride and you will think you are in another world. As soon as you see the over the water bungalows you will fall in love with the place. The water is so clear that you don't have to get wet to see the fish. You walk around from place to place on the boardwalk built on stilts. There is a nice pool if you want to go swimming scan the sea urchins. A marine ecology research center is there for you to enjoy. You can go out in the canoes, swing in a hammock, sit at the bar, watch the monkeys, or do nothing at all..This was for sure a favorite place for me.

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Bako National Park, Sarawak

by ESQinDC

A short drive outside of Kuching is Bako National Park. Although small in size, Bako is loaded with flora and fauna unique to Malaysian Borneo. The park is home to the famed proboscus mokey that bears a scary resemblance to Jimmy Durante. The park is only accessible by boat. During my visit, the tides were extremely low and we had to walk about two miles through the mud flats to reach the park. It was wonderfully quiet and trudging barefoot through tidal plain felt like walking on water.After a short hike into the jungle, we stumbled upon a group of twenty proboscus monkeys having lunch in the mangrove swamp, passed by a family of macaque monkeys and saw a four foot long monitor lizzard saunter across the beach!

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Ulu Slim 4WD Off Road Adventure

by clsan

For adventurous seeker, you MUST try out the 4WD off road adventure trip. Not only you could feel how it was for a real 4WD but also you get to know a group of nice people. In fact, I was now crazy about it. Will not miss any opportunity to join. Just imagine your 4WD got stuck in the mud and you couldnt up to a 45 degrees slope ... imagine you up and down the sandpits .... where you can only see the sky when the car driving up and ground when it come down .... sound a bit like roller coaster huh .... should try it especially during raining season when the road are extremly wet and slipperly.... the car gotta move like a crab - horizontally !!!! bla bla bla .....

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Orang Utan sanctuaries

by sheherezad

The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan, Sabah or the Bukit Merah Lake Town resort in Peninsular Malaysia (which has an Orang Utan Island, although the Orang Utan is not native to Peninsular Malaysia)

where to go in Asia

by cochinjew

most of the travelers go to Thailand Cambodia and Vietnam. Less visited are Burma and Malaysia. Burma is an absolute jewel of a place to travel. easy to get there from Bangkok. keep Air Asia in mind as they fly to all the places you wish to go and they are not expensive and reliable.Malaysia is truly a very diverse country and the tourism is increasing, it is more developed than the other countries mentioned, the food is absolutely wonderful, varied scenery, English speaking population and much to see and enjoy.Most people who visit Cambodia and Vietnam go on a set route, very rarely they go off the tourist path.

Bario - Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak, Malaysia

by sybille

I stayed in Bario at Nacy Harris Homestay, did a little 2 day trek with a guide called Petrus, who took me to his home village, and talked to some government officials who where there to find out how people lived in isolated areas of Sarawak. Overall I found Bario to be a "state of mind" thing, an altogether pleasant experience. I still have a credit with Nancy so I might actually go back, well, that's only an excuse!

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A trip down south

by hopang

If you are having a vacation in Malaysia for a longer period particularly in southern parts of West Malaysia like Melaka, Pahang and Johore states, take a several days trip down south, i.e. to beautiful Singapore! Singapore has tremendous numbers of lovely and wonderful tourist attractions.Among the popular tourist attractions in Singapore are the colourful Chinatown, the Little India, Sri Mariamman Temple, Ann Siang Hill, Istana Negara, Peranakan Palace, Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore Zoological Gardens, Fort Canning Park, Raffles Hotel, Lau Pa Sat, cruise along Singapore River, Boat Quay, Merlion Statue and Arab Street just to name a few. Of course there are many old and lovely churches, mosques and temples that attract many foreign tourists.The other popular resort in Singapore not to be missed by any foreign tourists is Sentosa Island. Among its attractions are Fort Siloso,...

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Visit Nilai 3 before leaving Negeri Sembilan

by hsunleong

What makes Nilai-3 so special in Malaysia. Why you should go to this place. Firstly, this place not merely famous in Negeri Sembilan but the whole Malaysia. They still hold as the Malaysia's Record as "The largest wholesale centre in Malaysia". Its business concept, Yes! its in retails type of business BUT with wholesale price! Can you imagine this. It means the goods you purchase is cheaper compare with retail price.

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Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur  Kuala Lumpur

 23 Reviews and 1115 Opinions  Had a comfortable night sleep in the hotel. Nice Bathroom and bedsheets. Wide spread of Breakfast.... 

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Eastern And Oriental Hotel  Penang

 16 Reviews and 473 Opinions  Like other reviewers, we didn't actually stay here, we had a drink the bar which overlooks the... 

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Aldy Hotel  Negeri Melaka

 1 Review and 55 Opinions  Aldy Hotel is situated in centre of Melaka Town next to the Police Station and opposite the... 

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Q:  Hello, I am traveling to Malaysia for the first time, at the end February beginning of March, this is my first trip there and I... 

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A: 1: Malaysia is a very developed and safe country to travel for anyone. 2: Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang and Camerom highlands are some very nice places. 3: That i... 

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