Kuala Lumpur, Geheimtipp Pangkor Island & Penang

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: Pangkor Island is a resort island in Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia. It has a population of approximately 25,000. Nearby islands include Pangkor Laut Island, Talang Island, Giam Island (Pulau Giam) and Mentagor Island (Pulau Mentagor). The major industries of the island are tourism and fishing.

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.