Ipoh Town Hall Building, Perak
The Ipoh Town Hall building was built way back in 1917 and is part of the Ipoh’s heritage sites. Part of the building once served as Ipoh’s post office and later on, the district police headquarters. Visitors will be able to get a feel of Ipoh’s colonial past as this building is a good example…
Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Perak
The hotspring pool in The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is a 5-star, luxury wellness spa that caters primary to visitors who are seeking for relaxation and pampering. Visitors will definitely be able to find peace amidst the seclusion of being in a valley and surrounded by lush green hills. Visitors will also…
Royal Belum State Park, Perak
The Belum State Park, or officially Royal Belum State Park, is located within the immense Belum-Temengor Forest Reserve in Perak. The park is completely surrounded by the forest reserve, which is older than 130 million years old and the untouched forest is home to a large variety of flora and fauna. The main attraction of…
Kota Gelanggi Caves, Pahang
Kota Gelanggi Caves is a series of cave complex located near the town of Jerantut, Pahang. The complex contains about 100 caves and is estimated to be around 150 million years old. Visitors will find this place a wonderful work of nature as they gave in awe of the various cave structures. Here, visitors will…
Sungai Lembing Museum, Pahang
Sungai Lembing Museum is located in Sungai Lembing, home to one of the deepest and longest tin mine in the world. The museum, once the residence of a mining officer, houses exhibitions of the history of Sungai Lembing and tin-mining related displays. Based on Chinese records, tin has been mined and exported from Pahang since…
The Royal Town of Pekan, Pahang
The old street of Pekan Town (credit: Pak Idrus) The Royal Town of Pekan is a history-rich town in Pahang . Reported to have been in existence since the 17th century , Pekan is the oldest township in Pahang. Places to Visit There are several places of interest located within the town. Visitors can head…
Cherating Beach, Pahang
Cherating is one of the finest beaches in Pahang, apart from those in Pulau Tioman. Lying on the east cost of Peninsula Malaysia, the beach faces the vast South China Sea, famed for clear blue waters. The main attraction of Cherating is of course their white sandy beach that is dotted with casuarinas trees. Visitors…
Endau Rompin State Park, Pahang
Visitors challenging the rapids The Endau Rompin State Park is located in one of the oldest rainforests in the world. The park, which borders the Endau Rompin National Park located on the Johor state border, covers about 488 square kilometers of lush forest and is home to a menagerie of wildlife and plants, as well…
National Elephant Conservation Centre, Pahang
Visitors bathing the elephants at the conservation centre The National Elephant Conservation Centre, also known as Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, was established in 1989. It serves as a base for elephant relocation programme, which is aimed at saving, rehabilitating and relocating elephants from areas that are under threat of encroachment and destruction. Visitors have their…
Labuan Marine Park
Pulau Kuraman, Pulau Rusukan Besar and Pulau Rusukan Kecil from top (credit: etawau) The Labuan Marine Park is located within a 2-nautical mile perimeter off the coasts of 3 uninhabited islands, namely Pulau Kuraman, Pulau Rusukan Besar and Pulau Rusukan Kecil, and is just 2 kilometres off the coast of Labuan’s southern tip. The area…
Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
The Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre was established to nurse injured and rehabilitate orphaned animals before releasing them into the wild. The centre, opened in 1975, also performs research relating to wildlife as well as conduct breeding programs for endangered animals. At the centre, visitors can have a closer encounter with the wildlife of Sarawak, as…
Chinese History Museum, Sarawak
The Chinese History Museum was officially opened on 23 October 1993 but the building was completed in 1912, and served as a court. It displays many artifacts and exhibitions pertaining to the history of the Chinese community of Sarawak. Here, visitors will be introduced to the various dialect groups within the Chinese community, their origins…
Damai Beach, Sarawak
The pristine white sandy beach with calm sea water in Damai Beach Damai Beach is one of the pristine beaches dotted along Sarawak’s coastline, located at the tip of the Santubong Peninsula. Damai Beach is highly recommended for visitors looking for a relaxing beach yet close enough to the natural greenery of a mountain. The…
Bako National Park, Sarawak
The famous rock formation in Bako National Park The Bako National Park, established in 1957, is Sarawak’s oldest national park. Located at the tip of Muara Tebas peninsula, just north east of Kuching, it covers an area of approximately 2,727 hectares of rainforest. Despite being the smallest national park in Sarawak, it is reportedly habitat…
3d2n Holiday in Sun Beach Resort Pulau Tioman
Destination: Pulau Tioman (Sun Beach Resort) Package: 3d2n Sun Beach Resort Snorkeling Package Travel duration: 3 days 2 nights Travel date: March 2014 Departure from: Kuala Lumpur In March 2014, we visited Pulau Tioman and stayed in Sun Beach Resort by booking through Holidaygogogo Tours. It was a pleasant and enjoyable trip for everyone of…