Singapore & Malaysia, with Langkawi

About the destination: Singapore is a city-state and the smallest country in Southeast Asia. Singapore has the highest standard of living in Asia and is a spotlessly clean, efficient, regulated, modern city. The city has an interesting mix of old and new cultures, combining the skyscrapers of the Business District with a very interesting blend of ancient cultures in some of its districts. Singapore is one of the greenest cities so much so that the city is dubbed the Garden City. One of the main attractions are the Botanic Gardens, which includes the superb Orchid garden that is beautifully landscaped and has a great variety of orchids. The Merlion is probably Singapore's most famous landmark. This Merlion structure is located at Merlion Park, which is located in the Central Business District. There are some fascinating ethnic areas such as Little India, Arab Street, Chinatown and Geylang. These areas are definitely worth visiting if you want to experience some real Singaporean culture. Other attractions include world class museums, stunning colourful shops, Marina bay and lush parks. Besides the shopping, Singapore has great food. Being home to various ethnic groups, Singapore has created a wonderful mix of flavors and textures in their cuisine. Singapore is one of the most vibrant and modern cites in Asia with a tropical climate, with delicious food, good shopping and a vibrant night-life scene it has become one top destination on its own right.

About the destination: "Malacca is the third smallest Malaysian state after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, next to the Straits of Malacca and Muarthe Royal City. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and Johor to the south. The capital is Malacca City. Batu Pahat. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum. • Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. Oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia and has an inscription dating 1685 commemorating the deeds of by Kapitan China Li Wei King. • Christ Church • Dutch Square. Beautiful Square around Christ Church and the Stadhuys. On this square you will find the Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower. • Jonker, Heeren and adjacent streets. This is the residential heart of Old Malacca just west of the Malacca River, with its narrow winding streets, beautifully decorated houses, tiny shops, temples and mosques. • Malaysian Navy Museum. • Malay and Islamic World Museum. It also currently houses a Museum of Torture for a limited duration on the ground floor. "

About the destination: Kuala Lumpur is located at the confluence of the Kelang and Gombak rivers and is the capital city of Malaysia and the commercial, economic, financial and cultural center of the country. Kuala Lumpur is one of the emerging city in Asia and it is experiencing a fast paced development and is now a bustling metropolis. Kuala Lumpur is a city of contrast, a combination of modern, cosmopolitan and old world charm. Old colonial buildings, temples, minarets and domes blends well against a backdrop of skyscrapers. The Petronas Twin Towers, one of the world’s tallest buildings, dominates its skyline yet the feeling of old world charm still lingers at the older part of the city. The lush greenery everywhere make it a garden city and at night, its buildings and streets are lit brightly and turn Kuala Lumpur into a city of lights. Kuala Lumpur is a multicultural city with a unique blend of customs, traditions, colorful festivals, cultures and a vast array of delicious food. This dynamic city has much to offer for every visitor.

About the destination: The Cameron Highlands is Malaysia’s most extensive hill station. It occupies an area of 712 square kilometres (275 sq mi). To the north, its boundary touches that of Kelantan; to the west, it shares part of its border with Perak. Situated at the northwestern tip of Pahang, the “Camerons” is approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) from Ipoh, roughly 200 kilometres (120 mi) from Kuala Lumpur or about 355 kilometres (221 mi) from Kuantan, the capital of Pahang. It is the smallest constituency in Pahang. Discovered by Sir William Cameron in 1885, the outpost consists of three districts, namely Ringlet (5,165 hectares), Tanah Rata (2,081 hectares) and Ulu Telom (63,981 hectares). Its eight sub-districts are Ringlet, Tanah Rata (the administrative centre), Brinchang, the Bertam Valley, Kea Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and Kampung Raja. All are nestled at elevations ranging from 1,100 metres (3,600 ft) to 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above sea level.

About the destination: Penang is a state of Malaysia located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Strait of Malacca, compose it two parts, Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula. Penang is one of the most developed and economically important states in the country, as well as a thriving tourist destination. George Town is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site. MAIN ATTRACTIONS TOURIST - UNESCO World Heritage Zone & Armenian Street, old historical area in the heart of the UNESCO Heritage Zone in downtown Georgetown. - Penang Hill. Probably has the best view of Georgetown, especially at nighT. - Penang Botanic Gardens. The gardens were established by Charles Curtis of Britain way back in 1884; it's generally known as the Waterfall Gardens by the local community because of a little waterfall located within it. - Pulau Jerejak Resort, This tropical island, is located directly across the channel from the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, on the south eastern coast of Penang island. The island is now open to the public as a recreational resort. - Tropical Fruit Farm. - Penang Durian Farm. Snake Temple built in 1850 in memory of the renowned Chinese monk Chor Soo Kong. The Snake Temple is situated in the small town of Bayan Lepas on the edge of a highway and is famous for the fact that it has pit vipers living within the temple grounds.

About the destination: Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi the Jewel of Kedah is an archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border. MAIN ATTRACTIONS TOURIST - Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls aka Seven Wells. - Cable Car. A cable car which goes to the top of a hill with a good view of Pantai Cenang. - Gunung Raya. Spectacular views from the lookout point on the top. - Crocodile Adventureland. - Laman Padi Rice Garden. - Legend Garden. - Underwater World. - Eagle Square. - Oriental Village.