Bali, Indonesia

Bali is one of the 13,000 Islands making up the Republic of Indonesia and is located 8-9 degrees south of the equator between Java to the west, and Lombok to the East. The rapid growth of development in tourism has had a big impact and influences to Bali tradition and lifestyle. The volcanic island of Bali in Indonesia boasts some of the most unique and beautiful beaches seen anywhere in the world. Bali is one of the world’s premier beach and surfing destinations and attracts a range of vacationers year round.

The line of beaches on the island of Bali includes Sanur beach, Jimbaran, Soka beach, Nusa Dua, Medewi beach, Lovina beach, Kuta, and Legian beach. Locals and tourists popularly go after Legian beaches, which are famous for their magnificent view of sunset.

The beach is a major factor in any island holiday and Bali has a coastline which offers every possible water activity, including surfing some of the best waves in the world, swimming with dolphins, cruises, snorkeling, diving, sailing, and parasailing.

Bali is also the perfect spot to do, safely, a lot of outdoor activities such as rafting, mountain cycling, hiking, and many others, including some extreme activities like bungee jumping and paragliding. Being an island is natural that most of the outdoor activities are related to the sea and indeed Bali is one of the best known place all over the pacific rim to do surfing.

How to get there
Most international visitors will fly to Bali directly.

Flights: Numerous direct flights from Europe, America, Australia and most Asian Domestic flights to and from major cities within Indonesia.

Sea: Regular passenger ferries from Java and Lombok. Cruise ship stop-offs.

Overland: By car or bus from Java.

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Bali and Indonesia on the Net
Bali Tourism Board

Cameron Highland, Malaysia

Cameron Highlands is the smallest district in the state of Pahang which is located in the north-western corner of the state. It is situated at 1520m above sea level, this is Malaysia's green bowl supplying vegetables to the major cities of the country and to Singapore.

The cool climate makes it an excellent tea growing area and indeed the Cameron tea is highly prized in the world market. With temperatures ranging between 25 and 10 degrees Celsius, this place is popular all year round with tourists.

Robinson Falls

Tea Plantation

Rose Garden nurseries

Old Smokehouse

Places of interest are the Robinson Falls, the Rose Garden nurseries and the strawberry and vegetable farms. A visit to the tea plantation is well worthwhile, to see how one of the world’s favourite beverages is processed fresh from the plantations. Stroll around and admire the old colonial buildings such as the Old Smokehouse. This hill station is surrounded by jungles and trails are marked for jungle trekking. There are various villages inhabited by Orang Asli.

How to get there
By Road: The only way to get to Cameron Highlands is by road. Until a few years back, you could only get to Cameron Highlands from the south via Tapah but since the opening of the new Simpang Pulai road, traveling to the highlands has become much more easier. You can also get here from the east coast via Gua Musang in Kelantan

By Bus: Buses to Cameron Highlands operate daily from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. Buses from Kuala Lumpur depart from the Pudu Raya Station and KL Central. Buses from Penang depart from Prangin Mall / Komtar.

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Malaysia Destinations | Places if Interest in Malaysia > Genting Highlands

Genting Highland, Malaysia

Genting Highland is a mountain peak within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia and is home to the famous Genting Highlands Resort, otherwise known as Resorts World Genting.

It is situated at 6,000 feet above sea level, Genting has everything to offer including natural cool mountain air and 24 hours of non-stop entertainment catering for the many diverse cultures and visitors from all over the world.

Genting also has the distinction of having Genting Skyway - “the longest cable car in Southeast Asia”. Enjoy the cable car right up to the summit, the lower station is situated near the Awana Golf and Country Resort. The 20 minute ride ascends from 914m to 1768m.

As an entertainment destination, Genting satisfies every need of a pleasure seeker. The supreme attraction of Genting is its famous casinos, the only legal casinos in Malaysia. The casinos feature all the popular gambling games and in addition, some of the Chinese games. The casinos attract a large crowd to the highlands.

Theme Parks

Haunted Adventures

Snow World

Theme parks are another popular attraction of the entertainment village, which include an outdoor theme park and an indoor one. The theme parks provide unique experience of Snow House and Haunted Adventures, and feature separate rides in different categories such as thriller family and children. For cyber addicts, Genting offer the most modern cyber games in its cyber parks.

Genting Sky Venture

Genting X-pedition Wall

Other attractions are Genting Sky Venture, the only free-fall skydiving simulator in Asia, and Genting X-pedition Wall, an international-standard rock-climbing wall stretching to 15 metres in height, with a 6-metre overhang. There is also bowling, a video arcade, a cineplex and many more fun rides.

How To Get There
By Road: About 45 minutes' drive from Kuala Lumpur via the Karak Highway.

By Bus and Skyway : Express Bus from Pudu Raya bus station. From Putra LRT (Terminal Putra Gombak) to Genting.

8.00am to 7.00pm - from Terminal Putra Gombak to Genting Skyway
9.15am to 8.15pm - from Genting Skyway to Terminal Putra Gombak

By Taxi : From KL International Airport, from hotels and from Pudu Raya taxi station.

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Tourism Malaysia: Destination: Genting Highlands
Genting Malaysia | Resorts World Genting - City of Entertainment
Malaysia Destinations | Places of Interest in Malaysia > Genting Highland

Pulau Pangkor, Malaysia

Pulau Pangkor is an island off the coast of Perak in north-west peninsular Malaysia. It has a land area of only 8 square kilometers, and a population of approximately 25,000 islanders. It is heavily promoted as a low-key tourist destination by the Malaysian government, but fishing and fish products remain major industries.

The name Pangkor is said to be originated from the Thai word Pang Ko which means 'beautiful island'. Others believe it may be a memorial to Pang Kui, a legendary Chinese adventurer said to have lent his skills in seamanship to the bands of pirates this island once sheltered.

Besides, it is a thriving tourist attraction with wonderful offerings of its pristine beaches on the western coastline. Among the popular beaches are Pantai Puteri Dewi (Golden Sands Beach), Pasir Bogak Beach, Teluk Nupah, Pulau Sembilan and Pangkor Laut.

Dutch Fort (Kota Belanda)

Foo Ling Kong Temple

Little Great Wall of China

Other attraction on the islands include The Chinese Fishing Village, Dutch Fort (Kota Belanda), Pangkor Town, Sacred Rock (Batu Bersurat), Foo Ling Kong Temple & Little Great Wall of China, Lin Ye Kong Temple and Kali Temple.

How to get there
By road: Access by road via the North -South highway to Lumut. If travelling from the south, exit at Gopeng interchange and turn left after Pangkor/Sitiawan/Batu Gajah signboard. Upon arrival in Lumut, you can see a ferry service counter there. Parking space are available here.

By Air: Berjaya Air offer 4flights weekly from Kuala Lumpur (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun) - 35minutes from Subang Airport.

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Welcome to Pangkor Island
Cuti Malaysia, Pangkor Island, Perak

Fraser's Hill, Malaysia

Fraser's Hill is one of the quieter hill retreats in Malaysia. It is located in Pahang, just across the border from Selangor, along the main range. It is sit at 1,524 metres above sea level, this highlands resort is a naturalist's paradise that boasts innumerable plant, bird and animal species.

Fraser's Hill is popular with the locals and foreign tourists for its greenery, forest walks, fresh air and exotic flower gardens. It has many attractions within and around the area. You can enjoy a round of golf on the undulating fairways bordered by lofty ferns and pine trees.

Paddock

Flower Nurseries

Visit the flower nurseries, go horse riding or enjoy a boat ride on the lake. There is a nature education centre where visitors can learn about the flora and fauna of the area.

Bird watching is a very popular pastime and Fraser's Hill is the venue of the annual Bird Race which attracts many foreign omithologists.

How to get there
By Road : Fraser's Hill, 100 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur can be reached via the Karak Highway. Turn left at the Bentong junction and proceed to Teranum. At Teranum, take the left turn towards Gap before the short ascent up to Fraser's Hill.

Alternatively, one can also take the old trunk route heading towards Penang and turn off at Kuala Kubu Bharu for the drive to the Gap. The last 8 km from the Gap to the top of Fraser's Hill 9 scenic, narrow winding which carries one-way traffic 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

By Bus: There are regular bus services from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kubu Bharu and then to Fraser's Hill. From Kuala Lumpur, board the Kuala Kubu Bharu bound bus at the Pudu Raya Bus Terminal. From Kuala Kubu Bharu, the Fraser's Hill bus service operates twice daily uphill at 8.00am and 12.00 noon. Downhill services are at 10.00am and 2.00pm.


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Malaysia Travel Guide | Bukit Fraser, Selangor, Pahang
Tourism Malaysia: Destination: Fraser's Hill
Cuti Malaysia: Pahang - Fraser's Hill

Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia

Pulau Perhentian is located in the South China Sea 21 km from the coast of Kuala Besut, Terengganut. It comprises of two islands; Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Both islands are surrounded by beautiful palm-fringed powdery white sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise-blue sea.

The two Perhentian Islands are rated as some of the most beautiful islands in the world; a virtual paradise for snorkelling and diving in crystal-clear water or just for lazing on one of the white sandy beaches waiting for the coconuts to drop.

The two main islands are heavily forested and ringed with sandy beaches, typical of tropical islands. Both islands are separated by a very narrow sound but with strong current. The significant different between the two islands is, Perhentian Besar is more for a vocational island while the small one is an island with the mixture of vacation mood and reality life due to the fishing village.

All manner of aquatic life is visible both near and far from the beach such as turtles, sharks, coral and thousands of tropical fish. The interior is covered by jungle with a wide variety of species. You can watch monitor lizards, monkeys, geckos, flying squirrels, butterflies and many other types - sometimes right in front of your chalet. There are no roads and not many paths, so the islands are mainly peaceful and untouched - so far.


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Pulau Perhentian Besar | Perhentian Island - A Paradise Holiday Destination

Cherating, Malaysia

Cherating is well known as the most popular destination in Malaysia among tourists. It is popular because of its beautiful scenery when sunset and sunrise, nice white sandy shore and gulf shore with 3 kilometres long. It is one of the finest beaches of the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang. It located about 47 km north away from Kuantan.

Cherating is famed as the location of Asia’s first Club Mediterranee (“Club Med"). Located in the Club Med village is also one of the best lagoons in the area, where coupled with the golden soft sandy beach,the calm waters make you want to take a dip in the sea, and then just laze and laze on and on under the sun.

There are a number of fun activities to do in Cherating including batik painting, where you can paint and design your own print on t-shirts, sarongs and scarves.

Cherating also houses a cultural village and a turtle sanctuary. At the turtle sanctuary, you can learn about the lifecycle of turtles for free. The turtles lay their eggs between July and August, so if you're lucky, you might witness the turtles laid their eggs!

Another tourist attraction is cruising up the Cherating River to watch glowing fireflies. Fishing is also an activity enjoyed by many.

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Chearating Beach Travel Guide

Phuket, Thailand

Phuket, is Thailand's largest island. It is 48 km in length, 21 km at it’s widest, and is in Southern Thailand, on the west-facing Andaman Sea coastline.

Scuba diving, snorkeling, snuba, yachting, jet-skiing and parasailing are the most popular activities on the island.

Phuket's beaches share the same powdery sand, blue-green water, casuarina trees, palm trees and strutting mynah birds, yet each is unique and each satisfies a different kind of traveller.

Phuket's best beaches are along the west coast where the yearly pounding from the rainy season waves has created beautiful bays with golden powdery sand. Along the south and east coasts are stony beaches more suited to walking, shell collecting or relaxing in a restaurant and enjoying the view.

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Phuket hotel, Thailand: travel information guide

Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia

Langkawi island is an archipelago of 104 islands lying in the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The exact location of these tropical islands is at the site where the Straits of Malacca meets the waters of the Andaman Seas.


Today, Langkawi is probably the busiest island of Malaysia second to Penang. The landscape has changed dramatically along with the number of visitors. Gone are the old designs and drab colours of Langkawi; new buildings painted in bright colours project a vibrant and dynamic image. Roads are constantly being tarred and maintained, while new construction projects occur at an astounding rate.

The main tourist attractions of Langkawi Island is its virgin white sandy beaches.The beaches have very gentle continental slope and the water is crystal clear.

Eagle Square

Oriental Village

Langkawi Cable Car

Besides, there are also many places of attractions in Langkawi that you can visit. Visit the Eagle Square, Ayer Hangat Village (Warm Water Village), Kota Mahsuri (Memorial in honour of Mahsuri) and Oriental Village. Try Langkawi Cable Car and see the spectacular view of the area.

The government of Malaysia has declared the entire Langkawi Island as a duty free zone. Hence this island is also termed Duty Free Island. All goods sold in this island are exempted from government tax. Therefore this Legendary Island is a haven for the shoppers. You only need to stay in Langkawi for a minimum of 48 hours to take back home a reasonable amount of tax free goods.

How to get there
By Road: Visitors travelling by road have to drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis on north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the main take-off points by ferry to Langkawi. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kedah takes about 6 hours while Kuala Perlis is an additional hour away. Car parking facilities are availabe at both jetties.

By Air: The Langkawi International Airport at Padang Matsirat is about 20 km from Kuah and 8 km from the beach resorts on Cenang Beach. Direct air services from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi are provided by Malaysia Airlines on a daily basis and AirAsia 5 times weekly. Silk Air flies 4 times a week from Singapore to the island. There are also direct international flights to Langkawi from London.

By Rail: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) or Malayan Railway provides comfortable and economical rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Arau. From Alor Setar or Arau, you can take a taxi or bus to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis respectively and then proceed by ferry to Langkawi.

By Sea: Ferry Services Express ferries provide regular services daily to Langkawi from both Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis. The journey to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis takes 1 hour 15 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. The journey from Penang to Langkawi by ferry takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Malaysia Desitnations | Plces of Interest in Malaysia > Langkawi Island
Langkawi Guide with Maps and Travel Information

Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore is a new theme park located within Resort World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. The Universal Studios Singapore is the second Universal Studios to open in Asia andthe first in Southeast Asia.

The park is 20 hectares in size and make up of seven themed zones: Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Far Far Away, and Madagascar.

Never been any Universal Studios in my life before, since it located at Singapore where is so near to us. Really hope to go there soon. However, the ticket is 66 dollar for adult in weekdays, which is a bit expensive for student. Wondering is there got student price?

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Resort World Sentosa | Universal Studios Singapore