introduction

This site is the place where you will be able to find the information of the various attractions that the beautiful country of Malaysia has to offer.

Although the country is one of the fastest growing economy in Asia, many of the islands, mountains, lakes and rivers are still clean and unpolluted.

there are many interesting place in Malaysia..so enjoy it.

Historical

Islamic Arts Museum

The huge building that houses the Islamic
artefacts and replicas of Islamic Architecture 

If you are visiting Tasik Perdana or Lake Gardens, drop by the Islamic Arts Museum where many other key attractions such as the Bird Park, the Butterfly Farm, National Planetarium, Police Museum, Hibiscus and Orchid Gardens are located. This museum was opened in December 1998 and is the largest Islamic art exhibit in South East Asia.

There are 12 galleries with over 7,000 artefacts on display besides the books that are available for you to see at the library in this building. The themed galleries have display of Islamic manuscripts, arms and armour, textiles and coins, ceramics, glassware and metalwork. Besides exhibiting the works from the Middle East region, other artefacts from China, India, Asia and other South East Asian nations are also shown here.

10am - 6pm (Tuesdays to Sundays)

The museum is closed on Mondays.

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Jalan Lembah Perdana
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia.

Malaysia National Museum

The Minangkabau-styled
architecture of the museum 

The National Museum is located within walking distance from KL Sentral. If you are in Lake Garden, you will be able to see the museum as it has a distinctive Minangkabau-styled roof. Walking from Lake Garden will take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the museum. The museum contains vast artifacts and exhibits that trace the history of the nation of Malaysia.

This building was officially opened in August 31, 1963 by His Majesty the Third Yang diPertuan Agong of Malaysia. It has a Minangkabau-styled roof and two front murals. The murals of Italian glass mosaic highlights the significant events and crafts of Malaysia. There are 4 main galleries namely Early History, The Malay Kingdoms, The Colonial Era and Malaysia Today.

The opening hour to visit the National Museum is from 9:00am to 6:00pm daily. It is closed on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidil Adha.

For locals, the entrance fee is RM2 for adult. Children below 12 years old do not have to pay. Free entrance is also given to children in school uniforms.

For foreigners, the entrance fee is RM5 for adult and RM2 for children 6-12 years old.

Muzium Negara
Department of Museums Malaysia
Jalan Damansara
50566 Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Armed Forces Museum

The spacious ground outside
 the Armed Forces Museum 

The armoured fighting tank that is placed
on the exhibit at the compound of the museum.
This type of tank was used by the British
during the colonial time.

The museum is located in Jalan Padang Tembak, Kuala Lumpur. Head forKem Kementah as the museum is located at this camp. Taking a taxi to this place is the most convenient mode of transport. As this place is an army camp, you will have to take a pass before you are allowed to enter the premises of the camp.

If you are driving, take note that you can ask permission from the personnel at the museum to allow you to park your car at the compound of the museum. Otherwise, you will have to park quite a distant away from the museum as there are not many parking bays available.

The address of the museum:

Muzium Angkatan Tentera
Kementerian Pertahanan
Jalan Padang Tembak
50634 Kuala Lumpur

Theme Park

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Resorts 

Entrance

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is located at Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya approximately 30-40 minutes drive away from Kuala Lumpur. Itis one of Malaysia's premier theme park and you will be able to spend the entire day here as there are many attractions that are featured here. This lagoon with an area of 80 acres has many themed sections. The Waters Of Africa has many thrilling and exciting water slides that reminds you of unspoilt and wild continent of Africa. The Wild Wild West brings you back to the old American days of cowboys and Butch Cassidy.

There is also the suspension bridge that you can walk with a length of 428m that give you a breathtaking view of the entire lagoon.

The adult entrance fees ranges from RM45 to RM65 depending on which package you choose. Online booking will be cheaper. Opening hours is from 11am - 6pm (Mondays to Fridays), 10am - 6pm (weekends, public holidays, school holidays). The park is closed on Tuesdays.

Water park

Extream park

Wildlife

A Famosa Resort 

Entrance

A Famosa Resort in the state of Melaka is a resort that you should not miss if you are looking for a good time of fun and play with your family. Enjoy the animal show at Animal World Safari where the elephants, the birds and other show will keep you on your toes. If you are into water play, enjoy the many rides that abound here.

The bold ones will want to try the 7-storey high water slide that takes you to the ground in a few seconds. There is also the Cowboy Town where you will enjoy going back to the days of the wild wild west with Red Indian show and the animal parade. Call it a night by enjoying the colourful fireworks that lights up the sky. 

Water World

A Famosa Resort Map

Mines Wonderland Theme Park

Mines Wonderland

The Mines Wonderland theme park has less attractions now as some of the attractions such as the train ride, road tram, cultural show and ice factory are no longer there. However, you can still enjoy the musical fountain, mini zoo, wa-wa splash duck tour and cruising on the vast lake. 

Port Dickson Tiara Beach Resort

Port Dickson Tiara Beach Resort

Outside of Selangor, Port Dickson Tiara Beach Resort which is located in the state of Negeri Sembilan is an ideal place to go if you want to spend a night or two with your family. This resort recently won the Travelrama and Libur magazines' Best Family Holiday Destination 2006 awards.
The main attraction of this theme park resort is the 5 acres man- made water theme park which is approximately the size of two soccer fields. Other facilities include a few inflatables for children to play by the man-made beach, small and big slides for children and adult to enjoy. There are also the acrobatic and magic shows that are scheduled in the evening to make your stay here a memorable ones

Hot Springs

Sungai Klah Hot Springs Park

If you are looking for a unique holiday with your family, try this park and you will be fascinated with the facilities provided here. This place was built at a cost of RM6 million and was opened in December 2003. It is reputed to be one of the best managed hot spring in Malaysia and is located 200 feet above the sea level at the foothill of the Titiwangsa Range, the backbone range of Peninsular Malaysia. Once you arrive here, you will be amazed by the lush greeneries, hills, streams and rivers that abounds in the vicinity.

The hot spring is one of the other alternative to modern day spa centres. Spas have become one of the attractions in many hotels and resorts in this region. Many believed that the natural springs have healing properties that will help toheal and detoxify toxic from your body. Those with stiff muscles, stiff joints, rheumatism, spinal injuries, insomnia andskin related problems should consider soaking themselves here.

The big hot spring pool that
 gets its source of heat from
the underground 

The big pool that gets its
source of cool water from
the mountain spring 

Private Jacuzzi

If you and your family prefer to have the privacy of soaking in a private atmosphere instead of joining the crowd at thebig pool, try the normal or the superior private jacuzzi. You will need to pay RM75/hour for a standard type and RM125/hourfor the superior type. Remember to book early to avoid disappointment, especially during the weekends.

One of the nicely built private
 pool at the hot springs 

Water Reflexology

Walk barefoot along the hot stream of water that is covered with stones. This is part of the water reflexology that was built to enable visitor to enjoy this facility. Some said that if you are able to walk without feeling much pain on the sole of your feet, it means that you are healthy.

The water reflexology where
stones and hot water are combined to
 have maximum effort of the theraphy

Board Walk

The natural hot springs board walk will lead you to the heat source of the water that comes bubbling out from the ground.Here, at the platform that is built over the springs, you will be able to experience the radiated heat from the water. Thetemperature range from 60 °C to 101 °C. Clouds of steam that surround the greeneries is a good sight to see especiallyduring the night when the spot lights are activated.

Other Facilities

In making this place an even more attractive tourist spot, there is a big cafeteria that offers a variety of food and drinks.Get some souvenir from the souvenir shop nearby. If you are into burgers, try the local burgers that are sold at the stallsnearby. Toilets and shower facilities are also provided here. If you need further massage, try the traditional massagethat are available during the weekends.

Dip your tired feet into this
hot pool with temperature that
range from 35 °C to 38 °C

Waterfalls

Sungai Tekala Malaysia Waterfalls

The entrance to Sungai Tekala
Recreational Forest 

Sungai Tekala Recreational Forest which is located about 14km away from the town of Semenyih in the district of Hulu Langat, Selangor. The distance from Kuala Lumpur is approximately 50km. This recreation park was established in 1982 for the public to enjoy the beauty of the tropical rainforest in Selangor.

The waterfalls here are easily accessible with plenty of parking bays. Concrete steps have been built to enable you to climb up to the cascading waterfalls which is usually crowded especially during the weekends. This place is an ideal get-away for the entire family as you will be able to reach the waterfalls within 10 minutes of walking from the entrance.

The concrete steps that leads
 you to the many cascaded
waterfalls. 

One of the many waterfalls
that you will encounter
as you go up the forest. 

Children enjoying themselves
at the down-stream of
 the waterfalls 

Templer Park

Templer Park is located just after Kanching Recreational Forest if you are travelling from Rawang towards Kuala Lumpur trunk road. This park is another alternative for a time of recreation for the locals especially during the weekends.

It has an area of about 1200 hectares and is about 7km away from the town of Rawang. This park was named after Sir Gerald Templer who was the British High Commissioner to Malaya in the 1950s.

The pool which you will encounter
 after a hike of 15 minutes
 from the base of the park. 

If you want to hike
to the waterfall which is a
 further 40 minutes away,
follow the signage.

The waterfalls about 50 minutes
away from the base of the park. 

This forest is located between Rawang and Selayang. If you are coming from 1 Utama Shopping Centre, use the LDP and head towards Selayang and after that Rawang. Look out for the U-turn signage to Taman Rimba Templer before you reach Rawang.

Once you have U turned, drive slowly and look out for the entrance to the park on the left hand side of the road.

Those who have GPS can key in the following coordinates:

N 03° 17.151'
E 101° 38.649'

Lata Iskandar 

Signage welcoming you to the falls.

If you are going to Cameron Highlands, plan to use the Tapah way instead of Simpang Pulai way and you will be able to stop by and enjoy this huge waterfalls which is about 20km before the town of Ringlet. This waterfalls is easily accessible to the public as it is located just by the side of the road.

You will not miss it as there are many stalls set-up by the road side that sell handicrafts work, drinks, snacks and other produce from this area.

The waterfalls taken
from the base.

The concrete steps to help
you go up Lata Iskandar falls.
Take note of the trees and
other plants here.

Head for the North-South Expressway and travel towards Tapah. Exit at Tapah toll and turn left at the first traffic light after paying your toll. If you would like to take your meal or purchase some snacks, you need to turn right towards Tapah town.

Travel along the road that goes to Cameron Highlands and you will not miss this place.

If you have GPS, key in the following coordinates:

N 04° 19.441'
E 101° 19.521'

Highland

CAMERON HIGHLANDS

History of Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands is a well developed hill resort which is located in the state of Pahang in Peninsular malaysia. It was named after a British surveyor, William Cameron who discovered it in 1885 during a mapping expedition. Since 1920, the hill has undergone various development that makes what it is today - an excellent place for tourists to spend their holidays.

Its temperature ranges from 10 °C to 25 °C hence a favourite place for one to escape the heat of the cities. One can easily take a slow drive up or down the highland depending on which route one takes and stop by the many strawberry farms, vegetable gardens, cactus gardens, bee farms and rose gardens. Buy some of the products that are sold as you visit the farms.

Tea Plantation

A neatly planted
tea plantation

Transporting tea leaves to the factory 

Its attraction include the neatly planted tea plantations where one can go and see how the tea leaves are plucked and processed. The beautiful view overlooking the plantation is excellent for a picture album. The major ones that one can visit are the BHARAT tea plantation, BOH tea plantation and Blue Valley tea plantation.

Cactus Garden

Some of the cactus

The many array of cactus that are on sale at Cactus Point in Brinchang town. Entrance to the farm is free of charge and thereare many different type and budget cactus that one can choose to purchase.

Bee Farm

Bee farm

Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands is located at an altitude of 1,800 metres above sea level and is one of the most developed hill holiday resorts in Malaysia. Its temperature ranges from 15 °C to 24 °C throughout the year and is a place for one to escape the heat of the cities. This place is a popular destination for local as well as foreign visitors.

It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to drive up the hill from the city of Kuala Lumpur, a distance of 51km. Genting highland also called the City Of Entertainment and rightly so as you will be able to enjoy the various attractions and modern facilities on this hill resorts.

Genting Highlands "City of Entertainment

Some interesting points to note about Genting Highlands..

• Has entertained visitors from many different countries of the world.



• The Genting Skyway is the longest cable car in South East Asia. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains and valleys from the cable car.



• There are many hotels with more than 10,000 guest rooms and suites for you to choose from. The First World Hotel is the biggest hotel in the world but the size of the rooms are relatively smaller compared to Awana Genting Highlands.
  Theme Park Hotel is located near the outdoor and indoor theme parks. The high end hotel is Maxims Genting.
  
• The nation's only casino is located here.


• Genting International Convention Centre has hosted many world class conferences, seminars and meetings.


• Has more than 90 dining outlets. KFC, MacDonald, Chinese restaurants, western restaurants and other fast food chain restaurants are all located here.

Fraser's Hill Resort

Fraser town

Fraser lake

Fraser's Hill

Fraser's Hill resort is one of the least developed hill resort compared to Cameron Highlands or Genting Highlands. As such, this resort which is located at an altitude of 1,524 metres above sea level is an ideal place for one who just want to enjoy the undisturbed nature in a cool 

environment. Activities that you can do here include bird-watching, camping, horse-riding, jungle trekking, fishing, golfing as well as discovering the many flora and fauna that abounds in this hill.

This hill was founded by Louis James Fraser, a Scottish trader who established tin ore trading station at the end of 1900.He used to use mule to transport the goods. However, he mysteriously disappeared in the jungle of Fraser's Hill without a trace in the early 1900s. In 1919, the hill was developed into a hill station for those who want to escape the heat and humid weather at the lowlands of Malaysia.

The main landmark of the hill at the town centre, The Clocktower 

The bungalows and resorts offered here are mostly Tudor styled in design, reminding us of the cottage houses that you see in Scotland or England. The temperature at this hill resort vary from 18° C to 21°C and is a perfect getaway from the heat of the city.