Introducing 7 Awesome Things to see in Penang, Malaysia

by Michelle Caligan
Situated on the northwest coast of Malaysia, Penang is one of the most developed states in the peninsula, making it a popular tourist destination. Its capital, George Town, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, thanks to its numerous Chinese style shop houses found all over the island. Visitors will not have any problem in getting into Penang as they can utilize any form of public transport – car, bus, train or plane. Should you have an extra day or two when you visit Kuala Lumpur, consider taking the train to Penang and immerse yourself in its diverse culture and delicious cuisine. ...... >> http://ln.is/HdI2P

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How to Enjoy the Best of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Of all the cities I’ve visited in this world, Kuala Lumpur has to be one of the most interesting and unpredictable yet! Aside from the wonderful food and spectacular things to see, you’re going to find Kuala Lumpur to be one of the most fun places to visit. But there are some things to know and understand if you really want to know how to enjoy Kuala Lumpur.
Get Cultural in Other Ways
If you google Malaysian culture, it becomes very clear that the country has long-since accepted the influences that surround it. There are people from all over the surrounding regions that have made their homes in Kuala Lumpur and the rest of Malaysia so you’d better prepare to embrace the wonderful diversity that lives here. Visit the awesome ethnic neighborhoods that include Chinatown and Little India while visiting religious sites that come with them.
Enjoy Kuala Lumpur
Things change and I’m human so if there’s something missing or a mistake, please let me know and I’ll fix it as soon as possible! Thank you for reading and please enjoy Kuala Lumpur. It’s such an awesome place! Eat the food and experience the sights but most importantly, prepare for some truly firm handshakes and kind people in this vibrant city. Take care and get to Kuala Lumpur now!.... keep reading ...... http://bit.ly/2lBzqzU

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Things to do & Top Attractions in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

Things to do & Top Attractions in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia  

UVioO - Penang is a world class UNESCO heritage city with plenty of attractions, things to do and travel activities to keep one engaged whether in George Town or exploring other parts of the the island located in northern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The following is a travel video list of things to do and attractions to consider when in Penang: 1) Visit Kek Lok Si Supreme Temple of Bliss Located just 40 minutes away from the heart of George Town (take buses 201, 203 or 204) in Air Itam, this Buddhist Temple with Chinese influences is well worth exploring and best of all it's absolutely free! 2) Wander around the Clan Jetties Stilt Villages These last Bastions of traditional Chinese settlement are a fascinating way to explore George Town on foot. Although some Jetties are quite commercial, if you wander on the outskirts you'll find a much more authentic experience. 3) Get up early and eat Dim Sum while drinking Chinese Tea One of my favorite breakfast options is Dim Sum, and I dragged Audrey out of bed several times while stationed in George Town to enjoy an assortment of different dishes while sipping on copious amounts of tea. 4) Escape the chaos and head to the Botanical Gardens A leafy lush refuge from hectic George Town, the Botanical Gardens are a great place to seek shade and feel at one with nature. One will almost certainly encounter cheeky monkeys along the way. 5) George Town Waterfront Views Take the time to gaze and wander along George Town's waterfront views. You will likely spot cruise ships, tankers, ferries, humble row boats and fishermen. 6) Explore Fort Cornwallis Explore Fort Cornwallis and its plethora of cannonballs built after the founder Francis Light. 7) Roam around Little India Little India is one of the most colorful and diverse enclaves found in George Town. Grab a roti and curry and listen to the thumping sounds coming out of loud speakers. 8) Wander Around George Town Few activities are more fascinating than taking a tour on foot around George Town's historic colonial area. You will notice many of the mansions are crumbling before your very eyes. I hope you enjoy these 8 recommendations for ways to spend your time in Penang, Malaysia: Pulau Pinang adalah kelas bandar warisan dunia UNESCO dengan banyak tarikan, perkara-perkara yang perlu dilakukan dan perjalanan aktiviti untuk memelihara satu yang terlibat sama ada di George Town atau meneroka bahagian-bahagian lain di pulau itu yang terletak di bahagian utara Semenanjung Malaysia. Berikut adalah senarai video perjalanan perkara yang perlu dilakukan dan tarikan untuk dipertimbangkan apabila di Pulau Pinang: 1) Lawatan Kuil Kek Lok Si Agung Bliss 2) Bersiar-siar di sekitar Jeti Clan Stilt Kampung 3) Bangun awal dan makan Dim Sum sambil minum teh Cina 4) melarikan diri dari huru-hara dan menuju ke Taman Botani 5) George Town Views Waterfront 6) Explore Fort Cornwallis 7) perantauan sekitar Little India 8) Wander Sekitar George Town Saya berharap anda menikmati ini 8 cadangan untuk cara-cara untuk menghabiskan masa anda di Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. http://nomadicsamuel.com/country-guides/malaysia This is part of our Travel in Malaysia series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Malaysian culture, arts, food, religion and people. Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com , http://smilingfacestravelphotos.com , http://thatbackpacker.com & http://backpacking-travel-blog.com All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker). This video features the song

The beautiful sun-bleached sand beachPerhentian Islands in Malaysia

The Perhentian Islands in Malaysia are blessed with sun-bleached sand along with excellent snorkeling and diving in the bluest water imaginable. A lack of high-rise developments and motorized transportation -- aside from boats – reinforces the feeling of paradise.

While the party scene can get extremely busy at Long Beach on Perhentian Kecil during the summer months, you'll still find peace and quiet on other parts of the islands...........

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Visit Malacca, Malaysia, The Historical City of Malaysia

Malacca was founded by a fleeing prince from Sumatra in 14th century, it developed into a major trading port for ships from India and China. As the Melaka Sultanate flourished, the Portuguese conquered Malacca in 1511. Later the Dutch took over in 1641 until much later the British empire ruled Malacca. The state finally obtained independence with the then "Malaya states" in 1957. Today, one will find many remnants of the glorious past dated back more than 500 years ago.

HISTORICAL PLACES

A replica of the Melaka Sultanate palace was reconstructed at the foot of St. Paul's Hill. The design is based on the description of the palace from the sixteenth-century 'Malay Annals,' or 'Sejarah Melayu.' It is the only building of its kind in Malaysia, and it provides a rare glimpse of the ancient Malay kingdom that once flourished here. The palace houses the Malacca Cultural Museum, which includes many artifacts of that kingdom. .

On top of St. Paul's Hill is the St. Paul's Church, once the prayer house of the Portuguese Catholics, then turned into burial ground for their noble dead by the Dutch. The tombstones have Latin and Portuguese inscriptions on them. St. Francis Xavier was buried here in 1553 before his body was moved to Goa in India.


After the Portuguese captured Melaka, they built a fortress to defend themselves. The fortress, called A'Famosa suffered severe destruction during the Dutch invasion. What's left today is just the entrance walls, still well preserved till today

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Melaka /Malacca

Plan at least two days in Melaka, There’s so much to see and do in Melaka, good food everywhere, plenty of choices of accommodation – excellent & well maintained hotels, boutique hotels and cheap hostels located in the heart of busy Melaka town, one can also find luxurious and comfortable resorts along the beaches of Tanjung Kling, Pulau Besar and Tanjung Bidara away from the hustle and bustle. Here are some Melaka itineraries …

The UNESCO Historic center of Melaka is compact, and most attractions if not within walking distance of each other are at least within an easy trishaw or taxi ride. The trishaw will take you through streets and corners of Melaka that you could easily miss out if you decide to venture on your own. Wander aimlessly through the famous Jonker Street and make little discoveries of your own.

Eating is almost considered a national pastime in Malaysia, Nyonya food, a combination of Chinese and Malay delicacies is unique here in Melaka with a wide variety of choices.

You can see Melaka’s top sights in a rush on an overnight stay, but you’ll need at least two days to do them justice, and three or four days to really get a sense of the uniqueness of Melaka. In a week, you can get a good look at most of what Melaka has to offer.

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11 Amazing Things To Do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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UVioO - Get more things to do in Kuala Lumpur, and travel tips: http://migrationology.com/2014/02/kuala-lumpur-travel-guide-food-lovers/ I'm Mark Wiens and thank you very much for watching this video about a few of the top things to do in Kuala Lumpur, a city that just happens to be one of my favorite cities to visit in Southeast Asia. It's the largest and probably the most important and influential city in Malaysia and truly has some amazing sites to offer. Along with modern skyrise towers like the Petronas Towers, there are still lots of traditional historic buildings as well. The awesome mixture of cultures, the mix of traditional and modern, and very importantly, the outstanding cuisine is what makes Kuala Lumpur such a great city to explore! 1. On this list of top things to do in Kuala Lumpur I first stop by the most famous landmark of the the city: the Petronas Towers. These twin giant sky scrapers are huge, and they literally reach towards the heavens and touch the clouds. On the bottom of the Petronas Towers is a pretty fancy shopping mall while the tops of the towers are filled with offices. On the 41st and 42nd floor, there is a sky bridge which connects the two towers together and which is open for visitors. Years ago, it used to be free entrance but unfortunately now they have started to charge a rather steep 80 Malaysian Ringgits per person. 2. After the visiting the Petronas towers, number two on the list is the historical district of old Kuala Lumpur. Visiting and walking around the area is one of the top things to do in Kuala Lumpur and you shouldn't miss the opportunity. From Merdeka Square to the old railroad station, you'll see some amazing architecture and buildings. Another must visit is the National Mosque, which is known as Masjid Negara. With a capacity of 15,000, this is the central and most visited mosque in the city. 3. The Menara KL Tower, along with the Petronas Towers, is one of the dominating features of Kuala Lumpur's skyline. At 421 meters in height, it's one of the world's tallest communications towers. I was lucky enough to be invited to the annual BASE jumping event which was held at the KL Tower so I had a pass to go to the top for the incredible view and to see the event (http://migrationology.com/2012/10/jordan-kilgore-base-jump-kuala-lumpur/). The KL Tower also offer look out viewpoints and a number of restaurants where you can dine with an incredible view. 4. Number 4 is Little India which is better known as Brickfields. Kuala Lumpur is home to many Indian's many from the south of the country. Brickfields is a popular place to browse, shop for all sorts of Indian products and most importantly to eat at some seriously delicious Indian restaurants. If you're looking for good Indian food in Kuala Lumpur, check out this restaurant: http://migrationology.com/2012/11/south-indian-food-kuala-lumpur-vishalatchi/ 5. Chinatown, located on Petaling Street, is one of the biggest Kuala Lumpur attractions. It's mostly known for it street shopping and restaurants. You can find all sorts of fake brand names and nearly everything imaginable. 6. Thean Hou Temple is one of the most impressive Daoist temples in Kuala Lumpur. It's free to visit and offers insights into the Hainanese community in the city and there are also great views of the city. 7. Central Market, is a top tourist shopping attraction in Kuala Lumpur. Though many of the products are rather touristy, there are some good things waiting to be found. 8. Within central Kuala Lumpur are the KL Lake Gardens and Bird Park. It makes a great tropical escape to the bustling city life. 9. The Batu Caves, located just outside the central part of the city is one of the best things to do in Kuala Lumpur. The caves and shrines are one of the most sacred Hindu sites outside of India. 10. Chow Kit Market is the central fresh wet market in the city. Everyday thousands of shoppers get their Malaysian food ingredients at this interesting market. 11. Malaysian food is the ultimate attraction to visiting Kuala Lumpur. With a great mixture of local Malay, Chinese, and Indian, there's no shortage of incredible dining that will leave you satisfied and hungry for more! For myself, eating is one of the best things to do in Kuala Lumpur! Hope you enjoyed this list and hope you have a wonderful visit! Music in this video is Feel Free by Joe Sacco. Direct Link: http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/feel-free License: https://www.premiumbeat.com/member/license/140709 I purchased the song used in this video royalty free from Premium Beats, and I have full rights to use it in within my video. All of the information and footage in this video was taken in October 2012 and is all copyright of Mark Wiens who is the author of http://migrationology.com/ and http://www.eatingthaifood.com/. 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Cameron Highlands Malaysia

Location of Cameron Highlands Cameron Highlands is a very famous range of mountains located in one of the states of Malaysia, in Pahang. It's highest peak is Gunung Brinchang with 6,666 feet. Cameron Highlands offer its visitors unbelievable holidays with ever green scenery, picturesque little towns, valleys and hills. Cameron Highlands is the Malaysia largest highlands very popular for backpackers, and even for families who are eager for some adventure and fresh fruit and vegetable. Brinchang, other town just 5 km from Tanah Rata, has not many budget hostels and guesthouses. Ringlet town almost none. But both Tanah Rata and Brinchang are pretty full of hotels if you are not on a budget. Anyway, more is happening in Tanah Rata when it comes to food and life. Brinchang is more quiet. So when coming to Cameron Highlands by bus, just say to the driver if you want to get off in Brinchang or Tanah Rata so he knows where to leave you. Things to do in Cameron Highlands:Depends on your peace, but usually a couple of days are enough to visit Cameron Highlands. Their beauty will get stuck in your heart for long time after you leave anyway, even if you just spent a couple of hours in there, or just observed it from a bus. I stayed there for 2 days and saw a lot, but would prefer to stay longer if only I had more time. Jim Thomson's trail -- in 1967 there was this Jim Thomson, a WW II militay officer who dissapeared while trekking in Cameron Highlands. You can follow his path around Cameron Highlands, just don't get lost, please :) Cactus Valley -- you can get here walking from Brinchang town which takes from 5 to 10 minutes. For 4 RM (around 1 Euro) you can see thousands of cactus plants (some of them are 60 years old), apple trees, strawberries, tomatoes, roses, gerbera, impatiens, birds of paradise, anthuriums, lilies, and even dried flowers. Butterfly Garden -- there are two next to each other. The entrance fee is 5 RM for each (just a bit more than 1 Euro). You can see everything there in about 30 minutes. Apart from the big colourful butterflies living there, you will get the chance to see bugs, chameleons, lizards, frogs, leaf sticks, grasshoppers, snakes and other weird animals living in the rainforest. They are huge and most of them almost invisible. BOH Tea Estate -- there are two in Cameron Highlands, one is hard to get to between Tanah Rata and Ringlet, the other, more famous one, is close to Brinchang. A road leads there opposite the Market Square where walking will take you around 1 hour. It is a bit hilly and curvy, but not very difficult to walk (I walked it in flip-flops). Maybe if you are lucky, a car will stop and get you there. Yeah, just like this when they see you, or you can hitchhike. But even if not, the green scenery full of tea trees is something you will never forget. To say it was one of the best things I've ever seen in my life would be an understatement. After all the stunning hills you will pass a little village of blue and green houses and an Indian temple where the farmers leave. Then on top of the road there is finally your destination. There is a restaurant with the best view ever offering different kinds of tea from the plantation, and some snacks, then a shop where you can buy tea packs and other souvenirs; photos and videos explaining you the history of BOH Tea Estate. And finally then you will get to know the process of making tea in the tea factory which consists of withering, rolling, fermentation, drying, sorting, tea tasting and packaging of tea. Both BOH Tea Estate factories in Cameron Highlands still use the same old equipment as in the 30′s when they were opened as it is the best. BOH Tea Estate has its own packaging factory and every year exports 4 million kg of tea (both domestic and international market.) BOH Tea Plantation is a must see in Cameron Highlands. Trekking to Rafflesia Site -- there is a place full of Rafflesias -- the world's biggest flower (travel agencies include this place in many tours during the Rafflesia season.) Trekking through the forest -- there are 14 trails in Cameron Highlands, just check out the map or ask in the tourist information. I did the trail from Tanah Rata to Robinson Waterfall and then trail number 9A. All the walking sometimes very harsh and slippery, was so worth it thanks to the absolutely amazing scenery of Cameron Highlands.  




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