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Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is an essential stop on any Malaysia travel route and also features
in our main Southeast Asia itinerary. One of the largest and fastest growing
cities in the region, Kuala Lumpur isn’t quite as wild as Bangkok, but it has a
bit more personality and character than Singapore which some visitors find quite
sterile. The city’s most recognisable landmark, the twin Petronas Towers point
to its serious business side, but away from the financial districts, KL is a
city with plenty to see and do. Highlights include the Petaling Street flea
market and the Batu Caves, said to be around 400 million years old.
- Petronas Twin Towers (PETRONAS Twin Towers)
- Petaling Street (Chinatown) (Petaling St)
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Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Theeplantages. Zelf wandelingen doen. Tijdens een hike in de jungle kom je onder ander prachtig gekleurde vlinders, vleesetende planten en mysterieuze bossen die gehuld zijn in mos tegen.
At between 1100 and 1800 metres above sea level, the Cameron Highlands is a
sizable region of Malaysia that offers a pleasant escape from the heat of the
cities and other low-lying areas in a country that is situated very close to the
equator. The region is known for its rolling green hills, tea plantations,
forests and waterfalls. Locals tend to flock here at the weekends but you can
often find the many trails and routes nearly deserted during the week.
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George Town, Malaysia
The island of Penang is situated to the northwest of the Malaysian mainland, to
which it is connected by a couple of long bridges. At its heart is George Town,
one of the main cultural centres in Malaysia that is known for its diverse and
colourful history. Today, British, Chinese, Malay and Indian influences are all
very evident. Its old town is a curious mix of colonial era buildings, Chinese
stores, curry houses and mosques. It’s a busy place with over 200,000 people
living in the city itself and more than 2 million in the wider area, but you can
get a bird’s eye view of it all by taking the tram up to Penang Hill which also
offers trails into the surrounding rainforest.
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Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
The Perhentian Islands is one of Malaysia’s best beach destinations with much
clearer and nicer waters than you find in Langkawi. Their relative remoteness
and lack of an airport ensures they don’t receive huge numbers of visitors so
you will be very much rewarded for making the effort to get here with the kind
of small island paradise that is harder to find in Southeast Asia these days.
There are two main islands – Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil.
The latter is smaller and more popular with backpackers in Malaysia thanks to
its greater range of budget accommodation whereas Besar is slightly pricier and
tends to cater more to families. This is very much a seasonal destination though
with Perhentian popular between February and October but severely affected by
the monsoon season from November to January when much of the island shuts down
and the choppy seas can make swimming dangerous.
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Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
Het is ook mogelijk om met de bus van Bukit Lawang naar Medan Airport te gaan. Je neemt de minibus naar Binjai (€3,50) en stapt over in Binjai. In Binjai neem je de ALS (Antar Lintas Sumatera) bus direct naar het vliegveld en een ticket kost €2,70. Deze totale trip duurt ongeveer 5 uur.
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Malacca, Malaysia
For anyone looking to spend 3 weeks in Malaysia, flying into Kuala Lumpur
International Airport is the obvious first step. However, given the airport is a
distant 55 km from the centre of the Malaysian capital, you don’t necessarily
have to start your Malaysian adventure in Kuala Lumpur itself and for this
route, we’d suggest heading to nearby Malacca first and then working your way
north. Malacca is a good introduction to the cultural diversity that exists in
this country. Located in the very heart of the city, Chinatown is a good
starting point with the famous Jonker Street night market (open Friday, Saturday
& Sunday) a great place for food, shopping and evening entertainment. The city
is also home to a number of temples and quirky museums including the Malaysia
Prison Museum and the Cheng Ho Cultural Museum.
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Singapore, Singapore
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Sanur, Indonesia
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nusa lembongan, Indonesia
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Lombok, Indonesia
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Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
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Ubud, Indonesia
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Canggu, Indonesia
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Kuta, Indonesia
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Komodo Island, Indonesia
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Koka Beach, Indonesia
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Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
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Seminyak, Indonesia
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Ijen, Indonesia
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Mount Bromo, Indonesia
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Malang, Indonesia
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Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Bandung, Indonesia
Vanaf treinstation Gambir neem je de trein naar Bandung. Deze reis duurt zo’n drie uur en kost je maximaal €10,-. Er rijden dagelijks zo’n 8 treinen, met vertrektijden tussen 05.00u en 20.00u. Treintickets kun je tot zes maanden van te voren boeken via deze website. Vanaf het station van Bandung neem je de fietstaxi (becak) of normale taxi naar je hotel. De meterstand van de taxi begint op 7.000 of 8.000 IND (€0,50) afhankelijk van de maatschappij en tijdstip.
Vandaag ben je in Bandung en kun je lekker je eigen gang gaan. Bezoek bijvoorbeeld de Tangkuban Perahu vulkaan, het kratermeer Kawah Putih en de Gracia Spa hotsprings. Het beste regel je een taxi (car with driver) voor een mooie tour naar het kratermeer Kawah Putih en mooie theeplantages van Ciwidey. Voor een taxi met chauffeur betaal je 600.000 IDR / €40 voor 12 uur.
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Jakarta, Indonesia
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Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia