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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.
We will depart at 0830 hours, travelling overland
from the West to the East of the Peninsular
Malaysia through the main mountain range offering
breathtaking views of the dense tropical rain
forest beside driving pass villages and plantations.
Take a rest stop in a small town of Gerik. Order
light snack or take a stroll in the town observing
the locals going on with their daily chores.
Later enroute, make a photostop at the Banding
Island with its scenic view of the the Temenggor
lake. Further on, stop at the highest mountain
point on this route that is 1050meters above
sea level overlooking Thailand Malaysian border.
From here you’ll have a breathtaking view
of the famous Titiwangsa mountain range with
its dense tropical rainforest.
On arrival in the state of
Kelantan, proceed to the border town of Rantau
Panjang. It’s the junction for people
of Thailand and Malaysia to meet, mingle and
trade. From the Malaysian side of the border
one can see Thai villages. Duty free shops offer
varieties of products to visitors. From the
Malaysian side of the border, one can see Thai
villages of the country’s Muslim origin
on the other side of the Sungai Golok (Golok
River). The river is the lifeline for the people
on both sides of the countries, supplying water
for their daily and agriculture use. Overnight.
At 0830 hours, we start the day with a visit
to the colorful wet market and visit traditional
cottage industries like the silver handicraft,
songket weaving, kite making and top spinning.
Drive along the coast, taste some keropok, the
famous local chips. Stop at Pulau Duyong, famous
for its boat making, visit a brassware making
shop, and local handicraft centre before arriving
at Terengganu.
Visit the Losong Museum, built
in a traditional architectural concept. Its
highlight is the section on Royal Heritage artifacts.
Overnight. (Optional tour: Turtle watching is
available from May to September when giant leatherback
turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.)
After breakfast. Tour ends. You have the option
to stay in some of the many beautiful islands
of Terengganu, Redang Island, Besar Island and
Tenggol Island.
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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