TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 Hometown - Hong Kong
You begin your adventure. Depart Vancouver or from your hometown to Hong Kong via Cathay Pacific Airways. En-route you will cross the International Dateline.
Day 2 Hong Kong - Kuala Lumpur
Arrive in Hong Kong International Airport, you will take an immediate connection to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
Hotel: Dorsett Regency Hotel or Similar
Day 3 Kuala Lumpur
This morning, you will be picked up from hotel for Kuala Lumpur city tour. On this tour, see the contrast between the Indo-Moorish architecture and the ultra modern edifices. Photo stop at the Royal Palace. Visit the National Museum, journey through the beautiful Lake Gardens and pause for a moment at the National Monument. Drive pass the elegant Jamek Mosque, the bustling Chinatown and the Independence Square. Photo stop at Petronas Twin-Tower - the symbol of modern Malaysia and the tallest twin-tower in the world! Final stop is to witness pewter craftsmanship at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre.
In the afternoon, you will explore more about Malaysia, a multi-racial and religious country. This tour covers two unique and attractive places of worship. First is spectacular Thean Hou Chinese Temple. This striking, 6-tier temple is dedicated to the Goddess Tian Hou (the Heavenly Mother) and features elements of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Next is the Batu Caves - a massive limestone outcrop, its interiors are home to a Hindu shrine lined with different deities. The shrine itself is located deep inside the high caverns which take 272 steps to reach. On the way back, visit a local Batik centre to see how the Batik being designed and made. The tour ends with a demonstration of fine jewellery-making by OE Design, near KLCC. (B/L)
Day 4 Kuala Lumpur - Malacca - Kuala Lumpur
Today, you will take a full-day excursion to Malacca. Depart from Kuala Lumper, take a relaxing, scenic 2-hour drive south of Kuala Lumpur takes you to Malacca, the oldest trading port in Malaysia which has undergone Portuguese, Dutch and English rule. Visit Stadhuys – the Dutch Square and from there take a walk up St. Paul’s Hill for a panoramic view of the Malacca Straits and the old town of Bandar Hilir. At the top are the famous Portuguese Fort de Santiago and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church, lined by 17th Century Dutch tombstones. Stop for a typical ‘Nonya’ lunch before taking a stroll through the Antiques Row at Jonker Street. The visit to Malacca is completed with a stop at Cheng Hoon Teng, the oldest Chinese Temple in Malaysia. (B/L)
Day 5 Kuala Lumpur
Today, you will take an hour’s drive away from the city lies Genting Highlands, where at 2,000 metres above sea level, the cool air offers a relief from the hot and humid lowlands. The journey includes a 3km cable car ride on the Genting Skyway, the longest in South East Asia. The entertainment resort at the summit offers a large casino, international standard indoor and outdoor theme parks, amusements and restaurants. After a full day of fun, return by Skyway and then again by road back to Kuala Lumpur. Lunch & them park ticket at own (B)
Day 6 Kuala Lumpur
Today is a free day for you at your leisure. (B)
Day 7 Kuala Lumpur - Hong Kong - Homeward bound
Bid farewell to Malaysia and depart for your home. It is the same afternoon when you arrive home as you will re-cross the International Dateline. (B)
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