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Depart by 0830 hours to Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. Tour of Kuala Lumpur upon arrival. Places to be visited are King’s Palace (photo stop), National Mosque & Railway Station, National Monument, Independence Square, Sultan Abdul Samad building (photo stop), Selangor Club (photo stop), St Mary’s Church and the world tallest free-standing flagpole. Continue to visit the Seri Mahamariaman Temple and colourful Chinatown for bargain hunting.
Visit the tallest Communication Tower in South East Asia for a panoramic view of the City. Check in your Hotel. Overnight.
Abf. Morning tour of the Countryside visiting the Ambassadors road, a pewter factory, Malaysia is one of the biggest producer of tin, Batu Caves (except during Thaipusam in January), the sacred cave temple for the Hindus and a batik factory.
Rest of the day at leisure for you to discover the good bargains and cosy cafes and restaurants of Kuala Lumpur, the happening City. Overnight.
Depart by 0830 hours for Cameron Highland, which is located at 1542 meters above sea level. Famed for its tea plantations and cool temperatures. On the way, we will stop at visit a basket weaving cottage industry, Lata Iskandar Waterfall and a native settlement. Enjoy the cool, crisp air of Cameron Highlands beside its wonderful scenery. Tour of Cameron Highlands upon arrival including the tea plantation, tea factory, market place and butterfly farm. Overnight.
Depart for Penang. Enroute, visit the Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple in Ipoh, the Ubudiah Mosque, Iskandariah Palace and Istana Kenangan. Cross over to Penang using the fifth longest bridge in the world, arrive Penang at 1830 hours. Overnight.
At 0900 hours, we will proceed for a City, Culture, and Heritage tour. Visit first 3rd longest Reclining Buddha in the world, next is the Botanical Gardens which offers lush green surroundings with a wide variety of tropical plants and bird life. Visit the Kek Lok Si Temple built in 1904, the most beautiful and largest Buddha Temple Complex in South East Asia and is known as the Temple of 1000 Buddhas and Fort Cornwallis where Captain Francis Light first landed. Continue to the old part of Georgetown where the Khoo Kong Si Clan House is located. Enjoy a breezy trishaw ride. Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.
In the late evening, you can explore the nightlife along Batu Ferringhi, Penang style! Overnight.
Transfer to Butterworth to board the international train to Bangkok, departing at 1420 hrs. The journey is unaccompanied. Only 2nd class train tickets are available. Overnight sleeping berth.
Expected time of arrival in Bangkok is at 1050 hrs.
Note:
- The rainy season along the East Coast is from November to February. Unexpected flash floods, although rarely, may occur. In such circumstances, the Company reserves the right to make necessary changes to the itinerary.
- During the Hari Raya and the Chinese New Year, some places of interest are closed (Festive Dates are subject to change).
- Train journey from Singapore to Tampin Station, Malacca is without a guide.
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