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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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Commonwealth Stadium, Kuala Lumpur

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The Commonwealth Stadium is also known as the National Stadium Bukit Jalil. It is located at National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil approximately 20 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur. The stadium began construction in 1994 and completed in 1998 at a cost of more than RM500 millions, just in time for Malaysia's hosting of the 16th Commonwealth Games. It was constructed by United Engineers Malaysia Bhd. The stadium was officially opened in 1998. It has a seating capacity for approximately 100,000 spectators, thus making it one of the largest stadiums in the world. It has three spectator tiers and looks very impressive. The stadium occupies a total area of approximately 76,000 square meters of land. The National Stadium was used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 16th Commonwealth Games. Malaysia was the first Asian country to host the games where 70 nations with a total of more...

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Thean Hoe Temple, Kuala Lumpur

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Thean Hou temple is located at the summit of a hill overlooking the Federal Highway from Kuala Lumpur to Petaling Jaya. It is located at Persiaran Endah, off Jalan Syed Putra on the outskirts of the city of Kuala Lumpur. It was constructed in 1988 to dedicate to Heavenly Mother which is known as Thean Hou. This is a location for worship not only for Buddhism but also for Taoism and Confucianism. The temple is housed in four levels of spaces with an amazing roof. Souvenir shops and food outlets are also located in the temple. The first floor houses a magnificent multi-purpose hall. Thean Hou Temple is a major tourist attraction especially for visitors of Chinese origin who come from the neighbouring Southeast Asian countries and the Far East.

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Christ Church, Melaka

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Christ Church is located at the Dutch Square where most of the buildings are painted coral red in colour, just opposite Queen Victoria Fountain, the Clock Tower and the Stadhuys along the bank of Melaka River in the heart of historical city of Melaka. Christ Church is located between Jalan Laksamana and Jalan Gereja and is a very popular tourist attraction in the city of Melaka. It is undoubtedly one of the popular cultural heritage in Melaka famous for its craftsmanship and its admired pews!The Christ Church is the oldest protestant church in Malaysia. It is the oldest surviving Dutch church constructed outside the Nederlands. It was formerly known as the Dutch Reformed Church of Malacca. It was constructed by the Dutch between 1741 and 1753 to replace St. Paul's Church as the place of worship. The church was constructed of bricks shipped from the Nederlands. It was once situated inside...

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St. Paul's Hill, Melaka

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St. Paul's Hill is located directly behind A' Famosa in Bandar Hilir in the heart of the historic city of Melaka. The ruins of St. Paul's Church is located at the summit of St. Paul's Hill. Visitors can walk up the hill on the gentle slope from the back of A' Famosa. The ruins of St. Paul's Hill is one of the historical landmarks in Melaka together with A' Famosa. They are considered "must-visit" tourist attractions.St. Paul's Chruch was a small Portuguese chapel constructed in 1521 by Duarte Coelho in honour of Our Lady of Grace (Joaode Barros). The chapel was known as Chapel of the Mother of God (Madre de Deus). It was renamed St. Paul's Church by the Dutch after they conquored and succesfully captured Melaka in 1641. The church was used by the Dutch as a burial ground for their noble persons. Old tombstones with Latin, Dutch and Portuguese inscriptions can be found inside the ruins of...

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Museum UMNO Melaka

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Museum UMNO Melaka is located in a double storey building at Jalan Kota next to Melaka Stamp Museum, within a stone's throw from the infamous A' Famosa in the heart of the historic city of Melaka. The building has its facade painted red. It was officially opened by the Chief Minister of Melaka in 2004. It is yet another addition of numerous museums that are available to the public and foreign tourists visiting Melaka. Museum UMNO Melaka contains exhibits of the various collections (including letters, photographs and other documents) depicting UMNO's (United Malays National Organisation) struggle to protect the rights of the Malays and other indigenous people under Malayan Union when Malaysia (then Malaya) was under the British rule and its struggle for independence in 1957. UMNO was founded by Dato Onn Bin Jaafar in 1946 and it is the largest party in Malaysia under the ruling coalition...

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Museum of Enduring Beauty, Melaka

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Museum of Enduring Beauty is located at Jalan Kota at Bandar Hilir in the heart of historic Melaka City. The Museum itself is located on the third floor of the People's Musuem which has its facade painted red. It is a very unique museum. There not many such museums around the world! The museum officially opened to the public in 1996.Museum of Enduring Beauty has exhibitions (both photos and other exhibits) depicting how different cultures define beauty. It simply creates awareness of the pain people would go through in order to change their physical appearance. Exhibits such as tongue piercing, insertion of plates into lips or ear lobes, skin tattooing, head deformation, foot binding etc. can be seen at the museum, some of them are quite awesome it has to be said!

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Melaka Stamp Museum

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Melaka Stamp Museum is located at Jalan Kota, next to the Museum of Enduring Beauty within a stone's throw from A' Famosa in the heart of the historic city of Melaka. It is the oldest museum in Melaka after 1957 when Malaysia gained independence from the British. The building was once occupied by the Westerhut family for almost 300 years from the middle of 17th century until 1930. The building has typical English style of architecture.Melaka Stamp Museum is the only stamp museum in Malaysia. It exhibits large collections of stamps not only from Malaysia and the region but also those from around the world. It is a "must-visit" for stamp collectors and stamp enthusiasts. Most of the stamps exhibited in the museum were donated by the Postal Services of Malaysia. Opening hours are between 9.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. daily. Admission fees are only RM1.00 for adults and RM0.50 for children. Don't...

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Bastion House, Melaka

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Bastion House is located at Jalan Kota, within a stone's throw from A' Famosa in the historical city of Melaka. It is a popular tourist attraction in Melaka for local as well as foreign tourists. Bastion House was constructed in 1910 by British owned Dunlop Rubber Company. It was used as a business house until 1986 when it was rented to a bank. It is now home to the Malay and Islamic World Museum. The building was constructed of bricks and has a sloping roof, a fine example of English architecture seen in this historical city. Opening hours are between 9.00 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. daily.

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Heritage Trail, Melaka

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The Heritage Trail (Jejak Warisan in Malaysia's national language) is a "must-visit" trail for foreign tourists. Its signboard is located just across A' Famosa at Jalan Kota at Bandar Hilir in the heart of historic city of Melaka.Melaka is a historical city (oldest city in Malaysia) with lots of historical buildings and well preserved cultural heritage. That is why Melaka has been listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO several years ago. The best way to explore this historical city is on foot. Melaka city has lots of historical buildings and many of them are within walking distance. You may begin walking from the signboard at Jalan Kota as depicted in our photo.Places of interests are A' Famosa, St. Paul's Historical Complex, Chinatown, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (formerly known as Heeren Street), Dutch Square (Stadhuys, Christ Church and Clock Tower), Jonker Walk (Jalan Hang Jebat), Baba...

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Indoor Theme Park, Genting Highlands

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Indoor Theme Park is located at First World Plaza at the podium of First World Hotel at Genting Highlands Resort in the state of Pahang. It occupies an extensive area of several floors of the First World Hotel. It is also one of the largest indoor theme parks in Malaysia. Several exciting rides divided into thrill and children rides are available for the whole family. Examples of thrill rides that can be found at this indoor theme park are 4D Motion Master, Rio Float, Venice Condola, Reindeer Cruiser, Euro Express and Ferris Wheel. Children rides include Ride de Paris, Carousel and junior bumper car. It is especially crowded in the evening and at night and during the weekends. Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and Game Arcade are also located at Indoor Theme Park. For those who are fond of gambling, Star World Casino is located just beside the indoor theme park at First World Plaza....

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