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Cameron
Highlands, Pahang

Cameron
Highlands is Malaysia’s premier hill
resort. Located in the state of Pahang, on
the Main Range of Peninsular Malaysia, at
1524m above sea level, it is the largest
of the Malaysian hill resorts. Much of its
appeal lies in the neat sprawling tea
plantations which date back to 1929, as
well as terraced flowers gardens.
Being a popular hill resort, Cameron
Highlands is well-developed with visitor
amenities, tourist attractions, activities
and a range of accommodation for a
comfortable, leisurely holiday in cool
invigorating climate.
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Endau
Rompin National Park, Johor

The 488
square kilometre park encompasses the
watershed of the rivers Endau in Johor and
Rompin in Pahang. Lush and relatively
untouched, it is among the remaining
lowland forests in the country. The park
is of major conservation significance due
to the diversity of habitats and species
that are found within. Indeed, it is home
to several rare and endangered species. A
scientific expedition during the mid-1980s
had identified at least 25 news species of
flora within the area, while its rocks and
hills have been estimated to be at least
248 million years old. Today, the park is
a haven for adventure seekers. Part of its
attraction is intrinsically linked with
numerous legends and myths.
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Genting
Highlands, Pahang

At 1,800
metres above sea level, Genting Highlands
is one of the most developed hill resorts
in Malaysia. A relatively recent creation,
the place is very popular with local and
foreign visitors. The integrated
city-of-entertainment complex offers a
wide range of accommodation to suit every
budget and taste. The crisp, cool mountain
air and proximity to Kuala Lumpur makes it
a great place to escape from urban
confusion. Befitting its almost never
ending entertainment concept, Genting
offers regular international shows,
fun-filled rides at the sprawling theme
park, delicious dining experience, great
golfing at the 18-hole course, horse
riding, jungle trekking and lots more.
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Gua
Kelam, Recreational Park, Perlis

Gua Kelam,
Kaki Bukit refers to the 370-metre long
limestone cave at the small town of Kaki
Bukit. Its name literally means “at a
foothill (Kaki Bukit) lies a dark cave (Gua
Kelam)”.
Access to the cave is by way of a
suspension bridge. The uniqueness of
approach, as well as the experience of
walking along the bridge, make a visit to
this place an intriguing and adventurous
experience.
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Gunung
Ledang, Johor

Gunung
Ledang is commonly known among the locals
for its mystical character and as a
camping destination rather than a hill
resort.Steeped in legends and folklore,
the mountain holds aweinspiring
experiences for many a visitor up the
mountain.Tales of supernatural encounters
and visions of the legendary mountain
princess, Puteri Gunung Ledang, are not
infrequent among believers of the
‘twilight zone’.Mysticism aside, the
mountain is a natural beauty with its
challenging mountain trails, icy
waterfalls, cascades, diverse birdlife,
flora and fauna.Straddling the Johor/Malacca
border, Gunung Ledang is the highest
mountain in the two southern states and
can be accessed either via the Malacca or
Johor route.The mountain’s plateau-like
summit peaks at 1 ,276m above sea level,
and offers a panoramic view the Straits of
Malacca and Sumatra coastline on a clear
day. Gunung Ledang is ideally-suited for
picnickers, nature lovers, birdwatchers,
rock-climbers and jungle trekkers and
those who seek nature raw splendour.
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Kinabalu
Park, Sabah

Mount
Kinabalu or the summit of Borneo is
located in the East Malaysian state of
Sabah. Visible from anywhere on the west
coast of Sabah, the mountain stands out
like a beacon and seems to call out to the
adventurous to come and visit her.
Standing at a height of 4,095 metres, it
is the highest point between the Himalayas
and Irian Jaya, and also among the
youngest non-volcanic mountains in the
world. The mountain forms the main local
point of the Kinabalu Park and draws
visitors from all walks of life-trekkers,
botanist, bird watchers, rock climbers and
anyone seeking cool, refreshing climate.
The Kinabalu Park, which covers an area of
7,537 sq.km., abounds with a wealth of
flora. Plants from various parts of the
word can be found here. Over 200 species
of orchids are found in the Park together
with many endemic species of
rhododendrons, oaks, chestnuts and other
plants. Is is the centre for the curious
pitcher plants.
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Kuala
Selangor Nature Park, Selangor

The Kuala
Selangor Nature Park covers about 800
acres of secondary scrub, wetlands,
inter-tidal mudflats and mangrove swamps.
It is a world-renowned bird sanctuary,
with about 160 species recorded here. Run
by the Malaysian Nature Society, it
features hides, paths, watchtowers and
boardswalks with facilities for lecturers
and accommodation as well.
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Lake
Chini, Kuantan, Pahang

Located in
the wilds, Lake Chini is approximately 100
kilometres from Kuantan. The lake with its
fascinating myths, has attracted tourist
from far and near. Legend has it that an
ancient Khmer city one existed there and
this has since resulted in several
scientific expeditions being mounted by
both local and foreign archaeologists. It
is also popularly believed that a mythical
monster lurks in its depths and guards the
lake. Lake Chini has a number of wooden
chalets and restaurants to cater for
overnights visitors. There are also a
number of camping spots if you plan to
rough it out. Jungle gear and camping
equipment are recommended. Access to the
lake is by road to Kampung Belimbing,
about 100 kilometres, south west of
Kuantan and then on by boat through the
winding Chini river. Alternatively, one
can go by road via Segamat Highway through
the new town of Chini, and then continue
travelling for 15 minutes through palm oil
estate roads to the lake.
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Niah
Caves, Niah National Park, Sarawak

The Niah
National Park is an area of major
archeological significance as the oldest
human remains in Southeast Asia dating
back 40,000 years were found in its world
renowned Niah Caves. The caves is home to
millions of bats and swiftlets and
witnessing the collection the of guano for
use as fertiliser and the hazardous task
of harvesting birds' nests can be an
absorbing experience.
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Orang
Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sabah

The world's
largest Orang Utan Rehabillitation Centre
is located at Sepilok, a 20-minutes drive
from the town of Sandakan. Here, one can
observe first hand, these primeval apes
(in their natural habitat) roam and play
in non-captive breeding. Further south, in
the Danum Valley Conservation area, a
lowland tropical forest endowed with an
abundance unique proboscis monkey in its
natural habitat, a variety of wildlife and
perhaps, the rare clouded leopard.
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Pedu
Lake, Kedah

Pedu Lake,
about 80km from Alor Setar and only about
5 km from the border with Thailand, offers
a back-to-basic vacation with
international-class resort accommodation.
Secluded within the greenery of the thick
tropical rainforest are traditional
kampung style chalets complete with modern
facilities. Golfing is also offered here
at its 18-hole turf. The lake's crystal
clear water are ideal for watersports like
jet-skiing, canoeing, windsurfing and
fishing. Bird watching is also a favourite
activity here.
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Steam
Train Ride : Tanjung Aru, Sabah

Relieve the
magic of the good old colonial days,
complete with the staff of the North
Borneo Company dressed in planter’s
style uniforms with ubiquitous solar topee
hats, serving food in the original age-old
tiffin containers. This magic of the past
has been enhanced by today’s luxurious
brocade seats and piped-in music for added
ambience. All the way from Tanjung Aru to
Papar, you will marvel at the pastoral
countryside, with monkeys swinging from
vines by the tracks, water buffaloes,
quails and kingfishers in their rich
turquoise colours gleaming under the sun.
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Taman
Negara, Pahang

Taman Negara,
Malaysia’s premier park and the largest
in the country extends over some 434,300
hectares of primary forests, more than 130
million years old. Even as early as 1939,
conservation was of primary concern. The
park was established for the sole purpose
of protecting and preserving the flora and
fauna indigenous to the area. Located
within the park is Peninsular Malaysia’s
highest mountain, Gunung Tahan, 2,187
metres above sea level. A range of
comfortable accommodation is provided by
the Taman Negara Resort at the Park
Headquarters at Kuala Tahan. The
restaurant outlets there also ensure that
you do not go hungry amidst-nature’s
wilderness. With so much to see and do, a
trip to Taman Negara is a must on your
itinerary.
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