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Petronas Twin Towers   Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

 293 Reviews  Petronas Twin Towers became the iconic symbol of Malaysia’s futuristic developments. Petronas towers are the world’s tallest twin skyscrapers which were designed by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli... 

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Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)   Penang

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera), Penang

 97 Reviews  Penang Hill lies about 5km west of the George Towns city centre and makes for a fun afternoon outing especially when combined with a trip to the nearby Kek Lok Si Temple. Running up the 821-metre high... 

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A' Famosa   Melaka

A' Famosa, Melaka

 46 Reviews  The A'Fomasa fortress included a large area within the fortifications. The photo of the notice detailing the plan of the original fortification lists many of the historic buildings and ruins which... 

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Sarawak River Cruise   Kuching

Sarawak River Cruise, Kuching

 8 Reviews  A great way to spend an afternoon in Kuching is cruising down the Sarawak River. Several companies do one and a half to two hour trips up and down the river in the late afternoon leaving from the... 

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First World Plaza   Genting

First World Plaza, Genting

 35 Reviews  Ahh The Monorail, this monorail ride has only two stations, the first world plaza station and the Outdoor Theme Park Station and the Monorail Ride shuttles back and forth these two areas on a... 

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Diving and Snorkeling   Pulau Tioman

Diving and Snorkeling, Pulau Tioman

 47 Reviews  Well what can I say?!! My first dive was fantastic!! Our instructor Adrian was very attentative. We chose the Sealantis Dive Centre along the pathway just before you enter the Paya Beach Resort.... 

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Hindu Gods & Goddesses   Batu Caves

Hindu Gods & Goddesses, Batu Caves

 11 Reviews   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... 

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Batu Caves   Kuala Lumpur

Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur

 141 Reviews  The Thaipusam Festival is celebrated in the Batu Cave. Thaipusam Festival is a Hindu festival which is celebrated every January/February. They say that people during this occasion is when they... 

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Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple   Penang

Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple, Penang

 84 Reviews  With the once a Year celebration of the Chinese New Year, Keh Lok Si Temple made it a special ocassion by lighten up with more than 10,000 lights to not only for decoration but also with a special... 

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St. Paul's Church Ruins   Melaka

St. Paul's Church Ruins, Melaka

 53 Reviews  Standing high on the hill overlooking Melaka and the Straits of Malacca this ruin is woth the climb. besides the long history of this church with its Dutch Tombstones there are the magnificent... 

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Sarawak Museum   Kuching

Sarawak Museum, Kuching

 26 Reviews  I'm not generally a museum fan but this museum was pretty interesting and as with the other museums we found in Sarawak had free admission. Most of the exhibits related to Sarawak's tribes and... 

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Outdoor Theme Park   Genting

Outdoor Theme Park, Genting

 31 Reviews  the speeding Go Karts. my brother is a speed demon and he loves riding go karts all the time and he rode this Go kart ride here at the Outdoor Theme park twice despite the waiting time of 20 minutes... 

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Coral Island   Pulau Tioman

Coral Island, Pulau Tioman

 9 Reviews  Generally there are two types of tours; Trip 1 includes 4 sites and Trip 2 includes 6 sites. Check for prices. The most expensive we found (as a guideline) were: Trip 1 : 9:30am to 13:30pm 60RM per... 

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272 steps   Batu Caves

272 steps, Batu Caves

 14 Reviews  If you want to visit Batu Caves, the best day is on Thaipusam Celebration. You embark on the journey as early as 4pm-5pm (Thaipusam Celebration) and you'll see people starting to walk to the holy cave... 

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Chinatown   Kuala Lumpur

Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

 107 Reviews  Chinatown was the first place we visited, immediately after hotel check in a few of us decided to visit Chinatown mid afternoon. Not the best time to visit during the heat of the afternoon, a smarter... 

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Beaches in Penang   Penang

Beaches in Penang, Penang

 30 Reviews  The “Foreigner’s Rock”, or better known as Batu Ferringhi, is a very popular place in Penang. And abundant in all kind of facilities for visitors. Although the beach is famous, the water is not... 

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Temple's   Melaka

Temple's, Melaka

 41 Reviews  This is a Buddhist temple and dates back to 1646 making it one of the oldest temples in Malysia. Dedicated to Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy. We found this temple stop interesting not only for what... 

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Sarawak Cultural Village   Kuching

Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching

 19 Reviews  Tucked away on the foothills of legendary Mount Santubong, 35 km away from Kuching is Sarawak's fascinating cultural showcase, the award winning "Sarawak Cultural Village". This living museum depicts... 

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Genting Highlands   Genting

Genting Highlands, Genting

 18 Reviews  the assorted water rides at the outdoor theme park, the water themed rides at the park include the famous Pirate Ship at the big lagoon in the middle of the outdoor theme park, the Sungai Rejang... 

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Island Hopping   Pulau Tioman

Island Hopping, Pulau Tioman

 5 Reviews  Another 30 minutes of sail brought us to the other side of the Coral island. This was the place where we were supposed to have our lunch. There was a small beach with perfect white sand, and clean... 

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Parks and Gardens   Kuala Lumpur

Parks and Gardens, Kuala Lumpur

 91 Reviews  Hibiscus, Bunga Raya in Bahasa Malayu, is the national flower of Malaysia, as well as is the case in Jamaica and Hawaii. The Hibiscus Garden has over 2.500 plants in many different colours to show the... 

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Reclining Buddha temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram)   Penang

Reclining Buddha temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram), Penang

 39 Reviews  Wat Chayamangkalaram is a Thai Temple which was built in 1845 on the land granded by Queen Victoria. The Temple has one of the largest Reclining Buddha in the world. The Statue is Gold plated and... 

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Dutch Square   Melaka

Dutch Square, Melaka

 41 Reviews  Dutch Square is known for Christ Church and Stadthuys, however it has many other tourist attractions. The Fountain in the centre of the square is beautiful and surrounded by nice landscaping. Erected... 

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Cat Statues   Kuching

Cat Statues, Kuching

 21 Reviews  Several agencies provide the opportunity of a city tour of Kuching. In the comfort of an air-conditioned bus or mini-van you can see many historical buildings - both the traditional and from colonial... 

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Snow World   Genting

Snow World, Genting

 7 Reviews  Coming from the tropics, I'd just had to let my little girl try what a snowy winter is like. Of course if you're from the Nordic states or somewhere where snow causes havoc in your life, this is one... 

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Batu Cave

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The Thaipusam Festival is celebrated in the Batu Cave. Thaipusam Festival is a Hindu festival which is celebrated every January/February. They say that people during this occasion is when they commemorate Parvati, a Hindu Goddess who gave Murugan (a popular Hindu deity) a spear to conquer Soorapadam, the evil spirit.Situated in Selangor, Malaysia; about 30-45mins the time it takes to travel from Kuala Lumpur.at the entrance, you will see a big golden statue on the right side.Prepare for the 272 steps to take to enter the cave, within the cave are Hindu Shrines.Just be polite and mind your manners especially when there are prayers held inside.It is recommended to have the visit early in the morning, as early as 7am, so you won't get caught in the traffic. Especially that a bus is necessary to travel in this place. You just have to take the Metrobus 11 near the Central Market, if you can't...

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Go jungle trekking

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I went on a three day jungle trek with a guide and three other hikers and had a wonderful experience much to the amazement of the guide and my fellow travellers who believed I wasn't up to it.I soon had their respect and my knowledge of hiking in the heat and humidity which I often did in Australia.I really enjoyed the experience and would recommend for those who are fit to go.You do need an experienced guide to take you.These are very old pics.

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Merdeka Square

by schurman23

Merdeka means independence. In this area, the Malayan flag was hoisted for the first time in August 31, 1957 upon gaining independence from the British rule. Here you can find, of course the 100 m. flag pole, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Royal Selangor Club, and the National History museum.

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National Monument

by schurman23

The National Monument is dedicated to war heroes of Malaysia. We went there en route to the National Museum, Parliament Building, Lake Gardens etc. We just took some pictures and left because of the smoldering heat from the midday sun.

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Chinatown

by schurman23

The Chinatown area has several restaurants and hawker food stalls where you can eat your traditional hookien mee. As with other Chinatowns around the world, there are lots of things to buy from the street market. Haggling for lower price is a normal thing here, so I suggest you buy your souvenir items here as it is cheaper compared to other places in KL. We also booked our hotel here to save on hotel cost.

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Petronas Towers

by schurman23

The Petronas Towers brag itself as the tallest building until Taipe 101 outbid its claim over it and who knows, maybe some taller towers in other parts of the globe already towers above it right now (Dubai's Burj Khalifa). But, whatever the case may be, this tower is truly amazing because of its identical two towers with a skybridge connecting the two as if their just hlding their hands together. Moreover, its steel and glass theme adds to its wonder especially at night.

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Chocolate and Strawberry Treats

by schurman23

On our way to Genting Highlands we made a short stop at the Beryl's Chocolate and Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms. We indulged ourselves with the high quality milk chocolates and luscious strwaberries before heading to Genting Highlands.

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Get High at Genting Highlands

by schurman23

We travelled to Genting Highlands via taxi and halfway up we used the cable car to appreciate the aerial view of the mountainous Genting Highlands as we approach the hotels and theme parks amid the cool breeze brushing through our skin. This hill resort was developed by Resorts World, an amazing resort developer known worldwide. While we were at Genting Highlands we treated our eyes with the luxurious hotels, casinos, dining places, and most specially the theme parks. You should never miss the flying coaster :-)

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Majestic Putrajaya

by schurman23

Putrajaya is the seat of Government of Malaysia south of Kuala Lumpur. It consists of a complex of unique buildings and structures. It houses the office and official residence of the Prime Minister, the Justice Palace, Ministries of Finance and Foreign Affairs, Melawati National Palace, Putrajaya Convention Centre, Heritage Square and the Pink Mosque, among others. It is halfway between KL and the airport so you can visit this place while your on your way to the airport for your departure, or upon arrival on your way to KL.

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Batu Caves

by schurman23

The large statue of a Hindu god who stands at the foot of a long 300 step stairs leading to a high ceiling cave. We travelled from Kuala Lumpur via taxi en route to the Genting Highlands. I particularly enjoyed climbing up the cave and I was amazed seeing lots of Hindu do the same without footwear.

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Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur  Kuala Lumpur

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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

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