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Day 1
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ARRIVE /
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Meet at KLIA airport
and transfer to your hotel. Departure for a 3 hours
city tour in the afternoon. The tour starts passing
through the busy city center and witness the longest
painting in the world on the walls of the Pudu Jail
and cruise along Independence Square before driving
through Chinatown. Drive up to the King's Palace and
the river confluence at Masjid Jamek, where Kuala Lumpur
was founded. Visit the National Monument, which was
built in dedication to the fallen heroes. Witness a
fine Moorish Architecture from the 19th Century in
Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the Railway Station.
Catch a glimpse of the National Mosque. Overnight.
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Day 2
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KUALA LUMPUR
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In the morning, after
breakfast, depart for a full day tour to Malacca, which
is 160 kilometers to the south of Kuala Lumpur. This
state is the most important landmark in the country.
The Portuguese, Dutch and English had also ruled Malacca.
The ruins and building of these foreign powers can
still be seen today, in the midst of the fast developing,
but carefully planned township. Visit The Porta de
Santiago, St Paul's Church, the Stadhuys Building,
Christchurch, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple (Oldest Chinese
temple in Malaysia), Jonker Street, jade house showroom
and Bukit China are among the places to visit. Overnight
(Abf & Lch)
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Day 3
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KUALA LUMPUR
/ CAMERON HIGHLANDS
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In the morning, depart
for Cameron Highlands which is 1542 metres above sea
level and famous for its tea plantation and cool temperatures.
We will stop at the Batu Caves, a Hindu temple (except
during Thaipusam). Proceed north to Cameron. On the
way visit Lata Iskandar Water fall, a native settlement
and a bamboo basket-making stall. The temperature can
drop to 15 degrees Celsius. Sweaters are recommended
for evenings. Overnight (Lch).
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Day 4
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CAMERON HIGHLANDS
/ PENANG
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Cameron Highland tour
starts in the morning with a visit to the tea plantation,
tea factory, a vegetable farm and the market. After
that, proceed to Penang. Along the journey visit the
Sam Poh Tong Temple in Ipoh, the Ubudiah Mosque, Iskandariah
Palace, Istana Kenangan Museum and the 1st rubber tree
of Malaysia at Kuala Kangsar. Cross the third longest
bridge in the world, that links the Peninsula and Penang
Island. Overnight. (Abf & Lch).
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Day 5
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PENANG
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After breakfast, enjoy
a Georgetown tour visiting the reclining Buddha at
the Wat Chayamangkalaram, the 4th longest reclining
Buddha in the world. Next visit the Fort Cornwallis
of the East India Co., where Captain Francis Light
landed in 1786. View the heritage of the Khoo Kongsi
Clan house (from the outside), where you will be fascinated
by the detailed carvings on the walls, pillars and
roofs by master craftsmen from China. Finally, stop
at the Botanical Gardens, which offer lush green surroundings
with a variety of tropical plants and birdlife. Beware
of the monkeys that wait for some feeding from visitors,
but please do not feed the monkeys. Afternoon, free
at leisure. Overnight. (Abf).
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Day 6
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PENANG /
KOTA BHARU
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In the morning after
breakfast depart for Kota Bahru. Stop for lunch at
Banding Island, a remotely located resort overlooking
the scenic Temenggor Lake. In the afternoon proceed
to Kota Bahru. The journey takes us through the main
mountain range that offers a breathtaking view of the
tropical rainforest. Upon arrival if here is still
time will be done a visit to the traditional craft
centers such as the silver handicraft, kite making
and top spinning. In the evening, optional visit to
the night market. Overnight. (Abf & Lch).
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Day 7
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KOTA BHARU
/ TERENGGANU
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In the morning visit
the colorful wet market and traditional craft centers
such as the songket weaving, silver and kite making
(if you didn’t see on arrival the day no.04).
Depart for a 4 hours journey to Terengganu. En route,
stop at Merang fishing village and Duyong Island to
view a traditional boat making process. Optional turtle
watching trip is available from May to September when
the giant leatherback turtles come ashore to lay their
eggs. Overnight. (Abf & Lch).
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Day 8
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TERENGGANU
/ KIJAL
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Breakfast in hotel and
depart to Kijal (174 km) with stops at the bronze-craft
center and to the Turtle Information Center at Rantau
Abang. Arrive Kijal in the afternoon and relax by the
beach. Optional boat ride to Kapas island. (Abf & Lch).
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Day 9
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KIJAL / KUALA
LUMPUR OR ONWARD
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After breakfast depart
to Kuala Lumpur, the journey will take about 6 to 7
hours. Stops will be made at Cherating Village to see
handicraft such as bags, mats and baskets made from
pandan leaves that are nicely weaved, how coconut wine
and sugar is collected and processed, monkey plucking
coconuts and visit a charcoal kiln. After Cherating
proceed to Beserah fishing village before proceeding
directly to Kuala Lumpur. (Abf & Lch).
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| Hotel
Selection |
| Mixed |
Superior |
Deluxe |
| Kuala
Lumpur |
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Renaissance
(New World)
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Renaissance
(Renaissance) |
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Dorsett Regency
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Prince Hotel |
| Cameron
Highlands |
| Strawberry
Park |
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| Heritage |
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| Penang |
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City Bayview |
Evergreen |
| Kota
Bharu |
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Perdana |
Diamond Putri |
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Renaissance |
| Kuala
Terengganu |
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Sutra Beach
Resort |
Sutra Beach
Resort |
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Grand Continental |
Primula Park
Royal |
| Kijal |
| Awana Kijal |
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