Fascinating Malaysia

breakfast and lunch

Today you will depart for a full day Malacca tour to learn the “Historical City”. Malacca owns legacy dating back 600 years and has been influenced by the Malay Sultanates, Portugue, Netherlands and England.

You will first visit St. Peter’s Church (1710) – the oldest Christian Church still in use in Malaysia. Then drive to Bukit China where huge graves dates back to 17th century. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan’s Well.

Next, proceed to visit Porta De Santiago and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church lined by 17th century Dutch tombstones. Then, go to the “Red Square” – the salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings which today houses the Malacca Museum and government offices. Afterwards, you can visit the Christ church.

After lunch, pay a visit to the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – the only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese belief under the same roof, including Taoim, Buddhism and Confucianism. Finally, take a stroll along Malacca’s Jonker Street, which ends by the banks of the Malacca river. Return to hotel after the tour.

Overnight in Kuala Lumpur.

Dutch Square

breakfast and lunch and dinner

After breakfast, we will depart for Taman Negara National Park. It takes about 4 hours driving to Kuala Tembeling jetty. En route, you can enjoy the scenic countryside. Then, enjoy two hours' longboat ride along river to Kuala Tahan jetty of Park Headquarters.

Upon arrival, you are free to explore the surroundings by yourself. After dinner, watch a slide show that introduces you the attractions of Taman Negara.

Overnight in Taman Negara National Park.

Optional: Experience a night walk through the jungle and enjoy a symphony of sounds of insects.

Negara National Park

breakfast and lunch and dinner

After breakfast, take a hike along the nature trail to Teresek Hill for a distance view of Mount Tahan. You will also experience the exciting canopy suspension bridge to to spot wild life at 50 feet above the forest floor. Return to the resort for having lunch.

In the afternoon, you can relax or join other optional tours available in Taman Negara.

Overnight in Taman Negara National Park.

Negara National Park

Negara National Park

breakfast

After breakfast, take a longboat back to Kuala Tembeling, then transfer by car to Cameron Highlands(3 hours).

Cameron Highlands, lying 6,000 ft above sea level, boasts cool and refresh air and majestic mountains. Vast green valley, sprawling tea plantations and flower gardens are common sights.

Upon arrival at Cameron Highlands, check in at the hotel. The rest of day is free at leisure.

Overnight in Cameron Highlands.

Cameron Highlands

breakfast and lunch

Today you will head for “Gateway to Nature at Gunung Brinchang”. Gunung Brinchang, located at 6,666 feet above sea level, is the highest peak in Cameron Highlands. The mountain is home to numerous species of mosses, pitcher plants, wild orchids and flowers.

You will take a car to the top and enjoy the panoramic view of mountain forests from the lookout point. After a short walk to the Mossy Forest, you will walk through the carpets of manicured tea where the best black tea is produced. Then, follow your guide to visit the processing factory. A large Boh Tea Centre was built at the top of the tea garden. Here you can taste refreshments and view the whole tea garden from distance.

Before returning to hotel, you will visit the hillside market to learn various types of fruits, vegetables and flowers available on this highland.

Overnight in Cameron Highlands.

Mossy Forest

breakfast and lunch

After breakfast, you will leave for Perak State. We will stop near Ipoh to visit the Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple. It is a natural cave with stalactites hanging on the walls. This famous cave temple is also the worship palace of the Buddhist, Taoist and Confucianism. We will also visit the century-old palace at Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar, now it is a museum for the Royal Regalia.

Afterwards, we will proceed to admire the enchanting Ubudiah Mosque. With its fairy tale architecture, it is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Malaysia. After driving across the 13.5km-long bridge to the island of Penang, we will arrive in the “Pearl of the Orient”.

Overnight in Penang.

Kek Lok Tong

breakfast and lunch

Today, you will tour around intriguing Penang Island. Enjoy a walk to admire the unique wonders of the old Georgetown. As the most artistic city in Malaysia, the architectural remains and works of art scatter on the streets of Georgetown. Various murals and comics are a unique landscape.

Then proceed to the Khoo Kongsi – a building featuring a magnificent hall and exquisite carvings and wood work. Next, wander through China Town and Little India to experience the hustle and bustle of Georgetown’s cuisines and spice trade. Afterwards, drive to the Chew Jetty, the fishing village where houses are built on connected stilts over sea.

In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Kek Lok Si Temple and its seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI. The temple contains colorful buildings and thousands of collections of scriptures. In the backyard, the Buddha pagoda is wonderfully combined with Burmese, Thai and Chinese style. Finally, take a funicular train ride to the top of Penang Hill, which offers the best panorama of George Town and the east coast of Penang Island.

Overnight in Penang.

Chew Jetty

breakfast

After breakfast, you will be free at leisure until your guide pick you up to airport for your onward flight.