Pahang-Tioman Island

Tioman Island

About 56km off the coast of Pahang lies Tioman Island, an attracting holiday place in the South China Sea. Acclaimed as one of the best island getaways in the world, Tioman was the location of the Hollywood musical, 'South Pacific' in 1959.

According to legend, this island is the final resting place of a mythical dragon princess. The warm waters and good visibility make Tioman a paradise for divers.

This island is a wonderful spot for leisurely days under the sun. Swim in its emerald waters, enjoy a stroll by the beach or be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves. There are several villages scattered around the coastline, the larger ones being Salang, Tekek, Genting, Paya and Juara.

Each village offers a different and unique atmosphere. Tioman's verdant greenery is home to a splendid variety of plants and small animals, including butterflies, monitor lizards, deer and monkeys. Its flora and fauna have been featured in National Geographic's documentaries.
The island's granite formations make for excellent rock-climbing expeditions. The more adventurous can try to scale the sheer cliff face of the legendary Gunung Nenek Semukut or Dragons Horns. Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort offers a luxurious stay amidst a backdrop of rolling hills and scenic views.

Key Tips
If you like hiking, you should try the beautiful cross-island hike from the village of Tekek on the west to Juara on the east. It can be done in an easy day and takes in both jungle and beach views of both sides of Tioman.



By Road
Access the Tebrau Highway from Johor Bahru and go to Mersing via Kota Tinggi. Access the Karak Highway from Kuala Lumpur through Temerloh, Kuantan, Pekan, Kuala Rompin,Tanjung Gemuk to Mersing. Alternatively take the PLUS Highway from Kuala Lumpur via Seremban, Bahau, Muadzam Shah, Kuala Rompin, Tanjung Gemuk to Mersing.

By Public Transport
Express buses are available from Singapore at Newton Circus Court and Jalan Sultan Bus Station. From Kuala Lumpur, buses and taxis are available at Puduraya Bus Station. Buses leave at noon and 11.30 pm while taxis leave at any time. Estimated travel time 5-6 hours.

By Sea
Tioman is accessible by boat from Tanjung Gemok in Pahang and Mersing in Johor. Journey time is approximately 1.5 hours. It can also be reached by a 4-hour ferry ride from the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore.

By Air
Berjaya Air operates daily direct 45-minute flights to Tioman from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

Who to contact
For more information, please contact the Pahang Tourist Information Centre Tel: +609-517 7113 / 7115

Accommodation Overview
A wide range of accommodation is available, from basic backpacker's hostels to 5-star hotels. Most of these can be found on the island's west coast.

Kedah-Langkawi

Langkawi

Off the coast of Kedah is a cluster of 99 islands with the best of many worlds; beautiful beaches, world-class facilities, mangroves rich in flora and fauna, ultra-cheap duty-free shopping and fascinating legends.

Langkawi has a legend woven into its history. Ask anyone in Langkawi about the tragic legend of a beautiful young lady named Mahsuri, and you'll hear a tale of love, jealousy and a curse that was placed upon the island by she for seven generations. Today, the seventh generation of Langkawi’s inhabitants has long come and gone, but people here still believe that the prosperity and blessings the islands enjoy today and the passing of the curse is not a pure coincidence. The mystery of this legend can be felt in many parts of this island, especially at Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri’s Mausoleum) where the legendary figure is said to be buried.

Langkawi is not only geared towards tourism. Many of the islanders are farmers, fishermen and entrepreneurs. Experience the beautiful countryside and the peaceful landscape of paddy fields by renting a car and taking a leisurely drive around the island. Some of Langkawi’s most memorable views are along the road that circles the island. You'll pass small villages with wooden houses framed by palm trees, and children cycling their old bicycles on errands. Aside from experiencing the local lifestyle, there is no shortage of things to do in Langkawi.

Head up the thrilling new cable car to the summit of Mount Mat Cincang - Langkawi's second highest mountain - for an unrivalled view of the entire main island and beyond. You can also visit the Field of Burnt Rice, the Hot Springs, Telaga Tujuh (The Seven Wells) and the Beach of Black Sand. Boat tours are organised to Tasik Dayang Bunting, (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden), Gua Cerita (Cave of Stories) and the Gua Langsir (Curtain Cave). And if you're more outdoorsy, why not go trekking through the pristine rainforest that blankets most of Langkawi, or go on a boat tour of the mangroves, go diving, or play a round of golf at some of the 5-star resorts. Langkawi also has an underwater world, containing an underground tunnel that runs though a giant aquarium.
Beautiful scenery, great adventures, five-star conveniences and an international airport make Langkawi a great place for a holiday.

For more information please visit the official Langkawi website :- http://www.langkawigeopark.com.my

Key Tips
Langkawi offers great shopping bargains. Bring an extra suitcase.

How to get there
By SeaFerries usually leave the port of Kuala Kedah on the mainland on the hour from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm. The ride lasts 1 1/2 hours. There are also ferry services from the mainland port of Kuala Perlis and the Thai port of Satun, both are just 45 minutes from Langkawi.By AirBoth Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia have twice daily flights to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur which land at Langkawi International Airport. There are also direct flights from Penang and Singapore.

Who to contact
For more information, please contact the Langkawi Tourist Information Centre at 604-9667789.

Accommodation Overview
There is every kind of accommodation on the island from beach chalets to 5-star hotels.

Melaka-The City of Melaka

The city of Melaka

The city of Melaka is divided into the new and old sections. The older part of the city is fairly compact and has many historical and cultural attractions.

Just above the Town Square is St. Paul's Hill (Bukit St. Paul) which is the site of the original Portuguese fort of A'Famosa and St. Paul's Church.

There is a sign-posted heritage trail which visitors can follow to visit all the historical places in the old part of town. The new section of Melaka lies across the Melaka River and is mostly built on land reclaimed from the sea. It consists of modern shopping centres like the Mahkota Parade and is a bustling food and entertainment district.

Outside Melaka town, there are a some nice beaches, two excellent offshore islands with resorts and a golf course. The Air Keroh district is close to the North-South Expressway and has many recreational theme parks.

Sabah-Kinabalu Park

The Kinabalu Park

The Kinabalu Park covers an area of 754 sq km and is made up of Mount Kinabalu, Mount Tambayukon and the foothills. It was gazetted to preserve this valuable natural environment. The mountains have a fascinating geological history, taking 'just' a million years to form. The Mount Kinabalu is actually a granite massif that was later thrust upwards through the crust of the surface.
Subsequent erosion removed thousands of feet of the overlying sand and mud stone, exposing this massif. During the Ice Age, glaciers running across the summit smoothed it out, but the jagged peaks that stood out above the ice surface remained unaffected, retaining the extremely ragged surfaces. This rugged mountain is the focal point of the National Park.

Key Tips
If you plan to climb the mountain, be sure to bring a head torch for the early morning climb to the summit which starts in utter darkness and cold weather gear. The summit temperatures have been known to dip to below freezing!


How to get there
By Taxi Car rentals can be arranged through major hotels in Kota Kinabalu. Taxis go to Park HQ at Ranau and take a maximum of four passengers. You can negotiate for the taxi to pick you up from Park HQ for your return if you hire the whole taxi. By BusAll express and minibuses between Kota Kinabalu and Ranau or Sandakan pass the park turn-off, from where it is just 100m to the Park HQ.

Terengganu-Pulau Redang

Pulau Redang

Pulau Redang, located 45km off the coast of Kuala Terengganu, is the largest of a group of nine protected islands dotting the South China Sea off the Terengganu coast. The island offers crystal clear waters and numerous dive sites for tourists. Sheltered within the Pulau Redang Marine Park, the waters here are rich in marine life. At midday when sun rays penetrate the sea, brilliant hues of coral, anemones and fish can be seen.

The waters around Pulau Redang also contain two historic shipwrecks: The H.M.S. Prince of Wales and H.M.S. Repulse, which sank here at the start of World War II, setting the stage for the Japanese occupation of Malaya. This paradise island is perfect for snorkelling, swimming, scuba-diving, jungle trekking, and boating . No fishing is allowed within a 3.2km radius of the island as Pulau Redang is gazetted as a marine park. The collection of corals and other aquatic life is also strictly prohibited. Berjaya Resort offers a golf course in an idyllic setting.

Key Tips
Pulau Redang is larger and has more activity on it, the two Pulau Perhentian islands are smaller and quieter.

How to get there
By BoatBegin your island-hopping adventure by catching a boat at any of the jetties in Kuala Terengganu and Merang. Travelling time to Redang is one hour from Kuala Terengganu and 50 minutes from Merang.

Who to contact
For more information, please contact Terengganu Tourism Office Tel: +609-622 1433 / 1893

Accommodation Overview
This marine park offers an surprising range of accommodation, from budget guesthouses to a 5-star resort. If you are here for diving, it is best to book them as part of an organised dive tour so that meals, diving and accommodation are all-inclusive.

Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands

For a glitzy and elegant honeymoon to remember, head straight for Genting Highlands Resort. Definitely different from the other Malaysian hill resorts, this popular piece of prestige was made for the fun loving and fast-paced. The myriad of its entertainment-centred activities have christened it the "City of Entertainment".

Genting Highlands has a wide variety of hotels and resorts all ready to pamper pairs and pairs of romantic lovebirds. At the peak lies the fun-filled Genting Theme Park and famed Casino De Genting. Dine in the elegance of hotel restaurants, and then visit the tables with your lovely lady for good luck. Active lovebirds can also spend quality fun time at the Awana Golf Club, Awana Horse Ranch and the Awana Eco Park lower down.

Honeymooners will find lots to choose from when it comes to deciding on the ultimate honeymoon destination. Whether it be white sandy beaches with palm tree lined beaches or a cool lush environment in the highlands

Sarawak-Sarawak Cultural Village

Sarawak Cultural Village

Called the 'Living Museum', the Cultural Village was set up to preserve and showcase Sarawak's cultural heritage. Located at Pantai Damai, Santubong, just 32km from the state capital, Kuching, it is the perfect place to get introduced to local culture and lifestyle.
Sprawled across 17 acres, there are about 150 people living in the village, demonstrating traditional daily activities from Sarawak's wildly diverse tribes like the processing of sago and the making of handicrafts. They wear traditional costumes and also put on dances for visitors. The village residents provide information on their various traditional cultures and lifestyles. You can see replicas of buildings that represent every major ethnic group in Sarawak; longhouses of the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu, a Melanau tall-house and a Chinese farm house among others. The village also has a theatre, where you can enjoy a multicultural dance performance, a restaurant and a handicraft shop. You can even get married at the Sarawak Cultural Village, in traditional Iban, Malay, Bidayuh or Orang Ulu style.
The longhouse has separate rooms placed side by side, all of which open to a long communal hall, used for leisurely activities like wood carving and basket weaving. Guests are often invited to attend nightly ceremonies and drink a potent rice wine, tuak, which the Iban make themselves. Comfortable guesthouses are also provided for visitors .

Key Tips
Performances, which are really not to be missed, are on twice a day, at 11:30 am and again at 4:30 pm.

How to get there

By RoadThere's no public transport to the Cultural Village, but a shuttle bus leaves the Holiday Inn Kuching at 9 am and 12.30 pm, returning at 1.45 pm and 5.30 pm. Alternatively, you could charter a taxi for the day or hire a car. The road connection is good and the directions are easy.

Who to contact
For more information, please visit http://www.scv.com.my/.

Accommodation Overview
Right next door to the Cultural Village are several 3 and 4-star resorts. Alternatively, you can visit from Kuching, the state capital, just an hour away, which has a full range of accommodation.

Johor-Gunung Ledang/ Mount Ophir

Gunung Ledang/ Mount Ophir

Shrouded in mysterious legends and folklore, Gunung Ledang continues to charm and intrigue locals and visitors alike. According to the legend of the Princess of Gunung Ledang, the Sultan of Melaka wanted the Princess' hand in marriage and she, not wanting to marry him, demanded that the Sultan present her with seven jars of women's tears, seven trays of mosquitoes' hearts and seven bowls of the sultan's son's blood. After he was unable to meet these impossible requests, she fled to the mountain and continues to live in a hidden cave, to this day.
The mountain is ideal for a lot of outdoor activities with challenging mountain trails, icy waterfalls, and exotic flora and fauna, including many species of birds. At the flat summit, which is 1,276m above sea level, a panoramic view of the Straits of Melaka and even the Sumatran coastline can been seen on a clear day. Also, Sagil Waterfall is a popular picnic spot at the base of the mountain.

Key Tips
There is a hiking trail and a rough road leading to the summit. If you make a hike to the summit, you will find an icy waterfall but it is best to arrange for a pick-up from the summit.

How to get there
By RoadFrom the North-South Expressway, the turn-off point is 25km after Ayer Keroh. Head towards Tangkak. Proceed along the pastoral Route 23 for another 6km, past Sagil town, before turning left onto a road in a rubber plantation and go to another 1km. From here, the route to the foot of Gunung Ledang or Mount Ophir should be visible.By Bus or TaxiA bus service is available to Gunung Ledang from Tangkak, about 16km away. Taxis can also be hired from Tangkak.

Who to contact
For more information on Johor Bahru, please contact the Johor Tourist Information Centre (JOTIC) at 607-2242000.

Accommodation Overview
There is a very nice resort at the base of the mountain, as well as budget hotels in the nearby town of Tangkak. Alternatively, there is a lovely campground near the summit.

Terengganu-Rantau Abang

Rantau Abang

Another place that should be on every visitor's plan is Rantau Abang, 60km south of Kuala Terengganu. There, visitors can lie peacefully in waiting from midnight to dawn to watch giant leatherback turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The turtles, lumbering slowly up the white sandy beaches to lay eggs, are a memorable sight.

These turtles and their eggs are also protected. Their eggs are located and replanted by scientists in incubator centres where controlled conditions can influence the sex of young turtles, helping the species survive.

Key Tips
When you arrive on the beach, you can visit the Turtle Information Centre first to find out where the best places for a sighting might be.

How to get there
By BusYou can catch a bus every half an hour from Marang to Rantau Abang.

Who to contact
For more information, please contact Terengganu Tourism Office Tel: +609-622 1433 / 1893

Accommodation Overview
There are two simple but cozy guesthouses right on the beach. Your other choice is to make a day trip from Kuala Terengganu, where a whole range of accommodation is available.

Pulau Penang

The Pearl of the Orient

Penang is located on the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It consists of the Penang island and a strip on the mainland named Province Wellesley Seberang Perai) which are linked by the Penang Bridge, the third longest in the world. Penang island measures a modest 285sq.km and is inhabited by slightly over a million people who hail from a diverse mix of cultures and religions.Penang is blessed with such a great variety of food that it is often said that Penangites don't eat to live, they live to eat. Hawker stalls offering different kinds of selection of local fare are in abundance everywhere you go. Nasi Kandar, Satay (skewered marinated meat pieces), Laksa (noodles in spicy sour soup), Hainanese Chicken Rice, Popiah and Rojak are just some of Penang’s sumptuous treats you can't afford to miss. Penang possesses a unique charm of old and new perfectly blended. Take to its streets and you will see small time pedlars exhibiting their wares within view of larger, more modern business establishments. Vintage trishaws share the roads with modern automobiles. Quaint, old buildings stang proud next to taller, more sophisticated ones. It is an island in full bloom. And it beckons you to harvest your dream of a wonderful holiday.

Petronas Twin Towers & Kuala Lumpur City Centre(KLCC)

Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)

The tallest building in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers, is a commanding sight. Together with the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), it symbolises Kuala Lumpur's and Malaysia's rapid rise as a developed nation. The whole site sits on what used to be the Selangor Turf Club grounds. The towers are awe-inspiring, with just the right combination of modern architecture and Islamic design.At the base of the towers, the KLCC is the newest attraction in KL and all of Malaysia. A public park and gardens, with a wading pool, sits at the heart . They make a fantastic place to cool down after going around the Suria KLCC shopping centre - THE shopping centre boasting of the latest in fashion trends and designer labels.

CAMERON HIGHLANDS

Tea Plantation

There are three Tea Plantation companies in Cameron Highlands – Boh Tea Estate, Cameron Bharat Plantation, and Blue Valley Plantation. Of the three, Boh Estate and Cameron Bharat Plantation are the easiest to access. Blue Valley is located out of the way from Kampung Raja Village, Kuala Teria Village.
Cameron Bharat Plantation is very visible on the main road from Ringlet to Tanah Rata. While Boh has two plantation estate – Boh Tea Estate accessed by turning in Habu, and the Sungai Palas Boh Tea Estate via the Kea Farm area.

One of the nice things about Tea Plantation is the breathtaking scenery. The refreshing greenery of the tea plants grown in a pattern arrangement for easy picking of the tea leafs. One can seat in the tea shop in the tea plantation and enjoy the relaxing environment, while drinking some of their many varieties of tea selections!

SUNWAY LAGOON THEME PARK

SUNWAY LAGOON THEME PARK

Situated 20 minutes from Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's first international-standard water theme park. Within the 80 acres of the park are water-based attractions, such as giant waterslides, twin speed slides, a river, a waterfall garden and a lagoon express. There is a shopping mall known as the Pyramid, which adds to the limitless range of activities at this theme park. There is also the charming Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel nearby. Admission: Adult MYR35, children (3-12yrs) MYR20, children under three free), seniors (55yrs above) MYR23, price includes access to all parks.

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Melaka-A' FAMOSA

A’Famosa

A'Famosa Water World which occupies a land area of 20 acres is the only water theme park of its kind in the southern region of this country and comprises of slides and pools of every kind. The park has lots of interesting and unique features such as choices of water slides - all designed to suit even the most sophisticated water enthusiasts.

Kids will find the Arabian Village and Kid's Adventure Pool an exciting adventure. For those looking for excitement, take up the challenge by trying out our Seven Storey High Speed Slide. Feel the adrenaline rush through your head as you slide down. Less daring souls can try out the Wave Pool, Family Raft Ride and the longest Lazy River in the world.
As every facility in the park meets safety levels of international standards, visitors can enjoy the fun with a peace of mind.