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10 Things to do in Malaysia
Cameron Highlands, Pahang
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Snuggled among the white cotton clouds and standing 1,829 metres above sea level, Cameron Highlands was first discovered by a British surveyor named William Cameron in 1885. Today, besides being Pahang’s premier hilltop resort, this highland is famous for its tea plantations.
Also known as the “green bowl of Malaysia”, with cool climate and fertile soil, Cameron Highlands provides fresh supplies of fruits, vegetables and flowers to markets around the country and other parts of the world.
The major attractions of Cameron Highlands are the Rose Garden, the Cactus Valley, the strawberry parks, fruit orchards and vegetable farms that spread extensively on the mountain slopes. The Rose Garden is home to more than 600 species of roses. Besides red roses, one will be amazed to find purple, green and blue roses.
The Cactus Valley is located at Brinchang, the highest town in Cameron Highlands. Here visitors can find a variety of cacti that come in many shapes and sizes. |
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Location : Approximately 214km northeast of Kuala Lumpur
Tel. : （605）4911 066
Transportation: To get to Cameron Highlands, visitors can use the North-South Highway and exit at the Tapah Interchange No. 132 (for those heading north) or exit at the Simpang Pulai exchange (for those heading south). The distance between the town of Tapah and Cameron Highlands is about 60 km.
There are four buses departing from the Pudu Raya station in Kuala Lumpur to Tanah Rata daily. Taxi services to Tanah Rata are also available at the same station. Alternatively, one could board a train from the Singapore Tanjung Pagar station and disembark at Tapah. From Tapah, one can then hop onto a cab to Tanah Rata. |
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Genting Highlands, Pahang
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Located 1,800 metres above sea level, Genting Highlands (popularly known as the “City of Entertainment”) is the most developed hill resort in Malaysia. Genting Highlands is popular with many local and foreign visitors.
Its cool mountain air and verdant hillside is an ideal escape away from the heat and hustle and bustle of the city. Genting Theme Park offers numerous fun-filled rides as well as an indoor theme park in its First World Plaza. In addition, there is the Snow World Winter Wonderland and the Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum. The Spinner, Corkscrew and Turbo Drop rides offer endless thrill for visitors. In Genting Highlands, there is truly a world of things to do. |
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Location : Approximately 54km north of Kuala Lumpur
Tel. Number : 1800 18 1118
Opening Hours : Outdoor Theme Park:
Monday—Friday: 10am—6pm
Weekend and Public Holiday: 8am—8pm
Indoor Theme Park:
Monday—Friday: 9am—12am
Weekend and Public Holiday: 8am—12am
Admission Fee : Outdoor Theme Park:
RM 29 (Adult)
RM 18 (Children)
Indoor Theme Park:
RM4 for each game
Transportation: Genting Highlands is easily accessible through the Kesas and Karak Highway. It takes approximately 45 minutes by car from Kuala Lumpur. One could also hop onto the Putra LRT and head to Terminal Putra. From there, one could take the Genting Express Bus to the Genting Skyway Cable Car station. The cable car provides a scenic ride to the peak. Genting Highlands operates its own fleet of coaches. For a fast, convenient and economical journey to the peak, one could use the Genting Express Bus Service from the Pudu Raya or Pasarakyat Bus Terminal. |
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Mount Kinabalu, Sabah
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The Kinabalu National Park was designated as “Malaysia’s first World Heritage” by UNESCO in December 2000 for its universal values and vital biological sites. The Kinabalu Natural Park covering an area of 754km², its focal point is the majestic Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in South East Asia (4,093m above sea level). The Kinabalu Park is home to numerous unique plants such as the pitcher plant. If you are a bird watcher, then you should not miss the park for more than 250 species of bird has been found here. The park is a favourite getaway whether for day trips or week-long stays to explore the rare and endless eco-treasures found within. For a soak in a hot sulphur bath, you should not miss the Poring Hot springs which is located 39km away from the park.
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Location：About 100km north of Kota Kinabalu
Opening hour: Open daily
Transport: Bus: The Kota Kinabalu-Ranau bus is quite frequent and passes the park on the way.
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Niah Caves, Sarawak
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Situated northeast of Sarawak and approximately 80 km away from Miri, the Niah National Park is world-famous for its archaeological caves. In 1974, the Sarawak government designated the Niah Caves as a national park. The reserve covers an area of 3102 hectares of forest and limestone. Over a hundred big and small caves - some concealed - spread over in this park. Gunung Subis - the highest peak here and standing at 390 metres tall - dominates the landscape. The archeological team from the Sarawak Museum discovered bones and artifacts that proved the cave once sheltered human life some 40000 years ago. The famous Painted Cave, which spans over 11 hectares, is another highlight of the visit to Niah. Here, little human-like figures drawn in red hematite watch over a graveyard where bodies of the dead lay in boat-shaped coffins. The Niah Caves and Painted Caves have been listed as conservation areas and are protected by legislation to safeguard Malaysia’s precious heritage. In addition, the Niah Caves are popular for the bird’s nests, an expensive delicacy for people in the East particularly the Chinese. Local Penan tribesmen climb the caves to collect the edible nests of the swiftlets.
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Location : 110km from southwest Miri
Tel. No. ：(6085) 737450/ 737454
Opening hour : Everyday: 8am—4:30pm
Admission Fee : Please refers to pg. xxx
Transport : Bus |
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Taman Negara, Pahang
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Spanning across the state of Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu, Taman Negara is a totally protected area of 4,343km², and is Malaysia premier’s National Park. Taman Negara is one of the oldest rainforests in the world, estimated to be 130 million years old- older than the rainforests of Congo and the Amazon. The park is a sanctuary to many rare flowers and animals. In addition, here one can find beautiful streams, picturesque waterfalls and scenic caves. There are several popular fishing spots in the park and enthusiasts throng the waters of Sungai Tahan near Lata Berkoh and Sungai Kenyam in the months of February, March, July and August. The canopy walk offers visitors a magnificent view of the forest, especially the plant and animal species found on the top layer of the vegetation. Gunung Tahan, the tallest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia, stands proudly in this park. A climb up this mountain challenges one’s physical ability and mental capacity. The journey of 55 kilometres to the summit (a height of 2187 metres) by foot takes approximately a day. Assistance can be sought from the aborigines who will act as guides for tourists hiking up the mountain. To get to Taman Negara from KL, one can use KL-Karak Highway and trunk road to Jerantut, and then drive to Kampung Kuala Tahan via Padang Piol. Alternatively, one can take a bus at Pudu raya bus terminal in KL to Jerantut or Kuantan bus station at Kuantan. Then take another 16-km bus or taxi ride to Kuala Tembeling boat Jetty to Taman Negara at Kuala Tahan. From Kota Bharu or Singapore, take the train service to Tembeling halt via Tumpat, then walk half hour to the Jetty to go to Tembeling River; or from KL, take a train from KL to Jerantut and proceed as before. (Boat departures from Kuala Tembeling at 3am and 2pm daily.) . |
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Location: Approximately 4 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur
Tel. No. : (609)912 4894/2661122
Opening hour : Open daily: 8am—10pm
Admission Fee
Park permit : RM1
Fishing licenses : Rm10
Camera license : RM5
Camping Fee : RM1/person/night
Canopy Walk : RM5/adult RM3/children |
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Penang Hill
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At 830m above sea level, the summit of Penang Hill offers a scenic view of Penang Island. With cool breezy air, the hill is a popular tourist destination. Penang Hill, the tallest point on the island north of Malaysia, offers its visitors the funicular train ride up to its peak. Many find the train an interesting mode of transport to get to the top. The train together with its tracks was built in 1922. The funicular train makes Penang Hill the only hill in South East Asia that can boast of such a mode of transport. The journey on the train to the top of the hill takes about 30 minutes. Tourists could opt to hike up the hill from the Botanical Gardens through the forest that surrounds the hill. The journey takes about 4 hours. At the peak, one would be able to see the vestiges of villas (built during the colonial era) amongst the lush flora and fauna.
The other attractions available here include the teahouse, beautiful flower gardens and a bird park. Accommodation is available at the rustic Bellevue Hotel. The view at night is equally, if not more, breathtaking. When the sun goes down, the twinkling lights of the city of Georgetown and the Penang Bridge are a sight to behold. To get to Penang Hill, tourists can drive or take a bus to the Botanical Gardens and hop the funicular train to the peak. |
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Location : Ayer Itam, about 6 km from the west of Georgetown
Tel. No. : (04) 828 3263
Opening hour : Opens daily. Train operation hours: 6:30am to 9.30pm (every ½ hour)
Admission Fee : Average |
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Mulu Cave, Sarawak
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A true tropical wonderland, the Mulu National Park covers an area of 544 km². The park boasts of the world's most extensive cave system, the world's largest cave chamber and the rarely seen limestone pinnacles formation that are believed to have been shaped about 1.65 million years ago during the Ice Age. These pinnacles rise 50 meters above the forest canopy. The majestic Gunung Mulu - the second highest peak in Sarawak and standing at 2,376 meters above sea level - dominates the Mulu National Park. The world’s largest cave passage, the Deer Cave, can accommodate England’s St Paul Cathedrals five times over. The longest cave in South East Asia, the Clear Water Cave, runs a length of 51.5 kilometres. This cave system also houses the world's largest natural chamber, the Sarawak Chamber. This natural wonder is capable of holding 40 Boeing 747 aircrafts with room to spare. The Lang Cave boasts of magnificent stalactites that hang from the roof and stalagmites that rise above the floors – a reminder to visitors the power and wonders of nature. |
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Location : Jalan puchong, Miri
Tel. No. : (6085) 424 561
Opening hour :
Admission fee : Please refers to pg. xxx
Transport : Mas, boat |
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Tasik Chini, Pahang
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About 100km south of Kuantan is Tasik Chini, another natural wonder of Pahang. The lake provides a welcome change for its visitors - a getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. Between August and September, pink and white lotus flowers fill the lake lending it picture-perfect scenery. The beauty, tranquility and mystery that shroud the lake make Tasik Chini an ideal holiday adventure destination.
With richly biological resources where 138 species of territorial flora and 300 species of non aquatic vertebrates have been found, the Tasik Chini is a treasure trove of nature heritage. Due to 144 species of freshwater fish found in Tasik Chini, it is an ideal place for tourists who like fishing.
Getting to Tasik Chini is easy. From KL, take the Karak-Kuantan trunk road, and then turn right to Kampung Belimbing. At Kampung Belimbing take a boat to Kuala Chini then to Lake Chini. If you are coming from Kuantan, use Segamat Highway to Felda Chini, then turn right at Batu Balik through Salong to Lake Chini. Or, you can take a flight from KLIA to Kuantan Airport, this will take about 45 minutes, then take 30 minutes by road to Pekan town. |
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Kenyir Lake, Terengganu
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Located at the north-western part of Terengganu and covering an area of 260,000 hectares, Kenyir Lake is the largest man-made lake in Asia. With about 340 islands and surrounded by 14 waterfalls, numerous rapids and rivers, Kenyir Lake is also home to numerous species of freshwater fish and exotic wildlife. This makes it well known as an angler’s paradise. Equipment for fishing, swimming, canoeing, sailing and jungle trekking are readily available in the many resorts found by the lake. The lake is rated as one of the best tourist attractions for nature lovers, fishing enthusiasts and photographers.
If driving from Kuala Lumpur, take the Karak Highway to Jerangau-Jabor Highway to reach Ajil and onwards to Kenyir. Alternatively take the Karak Highway to Kuantan and along the coastal road through Kemaman, Dungun, Kuala Terengganu and subsequently to Tasik Kenyir.
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Location: Northwest of Terengganu |
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Batu Caves, Selangor
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Batu Caves
Batu Caves is a major tourist attraction of the state of Selangor. This popular tourist attraction is made up of three main caves and a number of smaller ones. The biggest, referred to as the Temple Cave which has a 100m- high ceiling, is a Hindu Shrine. To reach it, visitor has to climb a step flight of 272 steps.
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Location : Approximately 13 km away from Kuala Lumpur
Tel. No. : (603) 6189 6284
Fax No. : (603) 201 0272
Admission Fee ：Free
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