Brilliant Underwater World : Redang Island.

White sandy beaches, crystal clear blue sea, brilliant underwater world….. Redang Island is located at 45 km offshore of Terengganu. Redang Island together with its 8 neighboring islands (Lima Island, Paku Besar Island, Paku Kecil Island, Kerengga Besar Island, Kerengga Kecil Island, Ekor Tebu Island, Ling Island, Pinang Island) are known as the Asia paradise in the South China Sea regions.This archipelago is abounds with marvelous marine fishes, turtles and coral reefs, ensuring a great snorkelling and scuba-diving experience.

Redang Island which is approximately 7km in length 6km in width, is the largest of all other islands in the Marine Park. Redang Island is famous for its crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, and the tropical fish that inhabit the numerous reefs, many within 50 feet of the shore.

Lombok Bali Island

The island, Lombok is situated at the east of Bali. It is home to many wonderful tourist destinations. The tropical climate with warm weather is seen all round the year. The month of May is considered the best time to visit for tourists. Lombok is generally referred to as “Bali’s sister island”. The above island is further surrounded by a number of smaller islands around it.

British Virgin Island: A visit to Tortola

It is that time when you need a holiday and the destination becomes very challenging to select. The internet is filled with numerous options that may leave one very confused. It is therefore paramount to select a destination that gives you value for money. The British Virgin Island resorts are worth the effort. You can enjoy great fun and adventure at this place. The Islands offer something for everybody and thus couple, kids and the entire family can be sure oh having a blast. The British virgin Island resortsare worth every penny.

Halong Bay Vietnam

Halong Bay is often referred by the Vietnamese as the eight wonder of the world. Halong is mesmerizing with its serene waters and many limestone mountains scattered in the waterscape. The water is sparkling clear especially in the spring and early summer. The many adjoining islands are large and the visiting tourists can look forward to swim in the sandy beaches.

Halong in Vietnamese literally means the Descending Dragon. The Halong Bay lies at a distance of 165km from Hanoi. Halong Bay resorts are generally located on the beach side and offer the best of hospitality. A popular tourist spot of the city is the “Bai Chay” or scorched beach. The sand in this part of the beach is dark and visitors can hire a boat from this spot to head to the bay.

Vienna, Austria

The Hofburg Palace was the residence of Austrian emperors from the 13th to 20th centuries, and now houses museums filled with imperial treasures and art.

Vienna entices visitors with its lavish, Old World charm. Gothic cathedrals tower over richly ornamented baroque buildings and copper-dome palaces from the glory days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The romantic city on the Danube is famous for its coffee, confections, and cafés; lipizzaner horses and leafy boulevards; Sigmund Freud and wiener schnitzel, but it is a rich musical tradition—symphony, opera, philharmonic orchestra, and waltz—that unites Vienna’s 23 distinct districts. Walking down the narrow cobblestone streets of the city’s historic First District, one can almost hear the classical compositions of Mozart, Schubert, and Strauss in the melodic clatter of old-style horse carriages.

St. Petersburg, Russia

The gilded tower of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul is reflected on the window of a passing bus.

Few have immortalized the awesome impression made by the city of St. Petersburg as passionately as the poet Alexander Pushkin: “I love thee, city of Peter’s making, I love thy harmonies austere, And the Neva’s sovereign waters’ breaking, Along your banks of granite sheer.” The power of the relationship between this “capital of the north” and the forbidding nature of its site is unique. An emphatic testament to the man whose vision St. Petersburg was, Tsar Peter the Great, the city is a planned microcosm of modern, cosmopolitan Russia. It is built on 42 Neva Delta islands that were essentially swamps until its creation in the 1700s. Inspired by Amsterdam and compared with Venice, its thoroughfares comprise a mix of broad embankments, scything avenues, gridiron streets, and curving canals. The combination of the imperial and cultured, refined and rugged, traditional and advanced, give it an aura all of its own. Those who experience it, wrote author Lev Lur’e, “witness buildings that seem like stage decorations from a previous century and feel that they have become characters from some novel or play rather than being real people here and now.”

San Francisco, California

Two men ride their bicycles down Lombard Street, said to be the city’s crookedest public thoroughfare.

A mosaic of colorful, distinctive neighborhoods, San Francisco, California, is a city of trend-setting high fashion and famous postcard views. Within this seven-by-seven-mile metropolis—which perches on a peninsula amid 43 hills—you’ll find ethnic enclaves such as the Mission District, leafy parks like the Presidio and Golden Gate, tony residential areas such as Nob Hill, and the gleaming office towers of the Financial District. Over the years, this supremely tolerant city has welcomed the Irish, Latinos, Chinese, hippies, gays, and dot-commers. “It’s an odd thing,” said Oscar Wilde, “but anyone who disappears is said to be seen at San Francisco.”

Montreal, Canada

The Palais des Congrés de Montreal, with its multicolored facade, is the site of many meetings and conventions.

"Je me souviens" (I remember) is Quebec’s provincial motto, and history is present everywhere in Montreal, a city teeming with architecture and culture from the past three centuries. Canada’s second largest, third oldest, and most cosmopolitan city is also a hub for technological innovation and avant-garde art—there’s an ultramodern, global sensibility here that coexists with a sense of the past. Similarly, French and English, once considered the “two solitudes,” have intermingled to make a culture of easy bilingualism that is now a fait accompli for most Montrealers. Montreal is, at once, consummately European and also grounded in New World enthusiasm. It’s also known as the “city of festivals,” with year-round celebrations of food, film, music, and culture. “We’re a bread and circuses kind of town, and we contain multitudes,” says Bill Brownstein, city columnist, the Gazette, the city’s only English daily.

Venice, Italy

piazza San Marco, Venice’s famous landmark, is delightfully quiet in the early morning.

The ethereal city of water and stone rises like a dream from the waters of the lagoon. Regional inhabitants founded Venice as a marshy haven from invading barbarians, and the city’s waterways became the heart of both its defenses and its eerie beauty. Ornate palaces line the Grand Canal, testament to the wealth and power of the Republic of Venice, which spanned nearly a millennium. St. Mark’s Square, designed to be approached from the water, has drawn a steady stream of awestruck travelers and artists for centuries. “A realist, in Venice, would become a romantic, by mere faithfulness to what he saw before him,” observed Welsh poet Arthur Symons. For modern visitors, part of the city’s unique appeal is its human scale and anachronistic carless infrastructure, with its narrow, mysterious streets and captivating canals, crossed by hundreds of gracefully arched marble bridges above and gliding, silent gondolas below. But La Serenissima, the most serene, has long struggled to maintain its moniker in the face of mass tourism, a declining resident population, and the physical decay of its buildings.

Paris, France

The Arc de Triomphe memorializes military victory and marks the crossroads of 12 streets.

Romantic, vain, convivial, petty—defining Paris is a favorite pastime of the Parisians themselves. “[Paris] changes faster, alas, than a mortal’s heart,” wrote Baudelaire. France’s capital is home to haute couture, masterpieces of art and architecture, and temples of fine dining, but also cozy bistros, vibrant ethnic enclaves, and bohemian cafés. One of the most visited destinations in the world, the City of Light glitters brighter than ever.

Madrid, Spain

Madrid’s Gran Vía buzzes with activity 24/7, fronting shops from high-end to gritty and hotels for all budgets. Along the Vía you’ll also find grand cinemas that host Spain’s red carpet film premieres.

Like the best tapas bars, Madrid offers a selection of delights so tempting it reduces even the most seasoned traveler to giddiness. On one glorious stretch of boulevard, it houses three of the world’s greatest art museums. It boasts Western Europe’s largest Royal Palace and its most audacious gay pride parade. Get lost in the 16th-century cobblestoned streets around Plaza Mayor, the über-trendy boutiques of Chueca, the upscale chic of Salamanca, and the medieval elegance of La Latina. Dine on cutting-edge cuisine in a world-famous culinary temple or join locals in a gritty corner bar where the simple tapas come in huge portions and everyone throws their napkins on the floor. Begin a night out at 10 p.m. with a heart-stirring flamenco performance and finish at 6 a.m. with pulse-racing techno. Madrid is a city that locals proudly claim never sleeps. Except, that is, during siesta. Do like they do and take a nap—it is key to truly living la vida madrileña.

Shanghai, China

Symbol of Shanghai’s international heritage, the river-skirting Bund area has been a popular site for European and U.S. businesses since the late 19th century, when it grew into a major Asian financial center.

Today’s Shanghai is a model of progress—not just in China but in all the world. In just a few short decades, the city—known in pre-communist years for its glitz and glamour—has reestablished itself as one of Asia’s most vibrant, forward-thinking, and cosmopolitan places to visit. “This is a city with its foot on the accelerator 24 hours a day, blasting off into the future at speeds that leave little time for nostalgia,” says local journalist Richard Baimbridge. But if you really want nostalgia, among the thrumming nightlife and gourmet restaurants, Shanghai has that, too: Neoclassical architecture, Mao memorabilia, historic museums, authentic food down gritty alleyways—all these and more await.

Athens, Greece

The Poseidon Temple—mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey—is a timeless attraction.

Birthplace of drama, democracy, and philosophy, Athens today is synonymous with smog, cement, and aesthetic anarchy. But after a radical revamp for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, Athens is enjoying a renaissance. The clash between myth and modern-day grit is an Athenian trademark: marble busts adorn souvlaki joints, Byzantine churches nestle beside bouzouki clubs, the Parthenon reigns serene above a ragged expanse of apartment blocks. More than three million people are crammed into this loud, laid-back city. With 300 days of sunshine a year, a 75-mile (120-kilometer) coastline, and 3 a.m. traffic jams, irrepressible Athens is a muse for beach bums and barflies, as much as classical scholars and art lovers.

Las Vegas

Believe it or not, Las Vegas is almost all grown up. Gone are the days when dingy casinos, cheap steaks, penny slot machines, and topless shows were all “Sin City” offered. They say, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” But you don’t need an alibi—or an excuse—to visit one of the country’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. Even for those who don’t gamble, this artificial desert oasis whimsically caters to all tastes, with outrageous nightclubs, luxuriant spas, superstar chefs’ restaurants, bling-bling boutiques, skyscraping thrill rides, and even educational museums and wildlife preserves. The Strip featuring glam casino resorts is the city’s spine, while old-school downtown still captures a vintage Vegas vibe.

beijing

A city in the midst of reinventing itself and continuing to build on the success of the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing is a place of frenzied construction. New housing, new roads, and new sports venues seem to spring up overnight. At the same time, the capital of the People’s Republic of China remains an epicenter of tradition, with the treasures of nearly 2,000 years as the imperial capital still on view—in the famed Forbidden City and in the luxuriant pavilions and gardens of the Summer Palace. From the massive austerity of Tiananmen Square to the bustling new business and shopping districts that gleam as brightly as any in the West, Beijing is a city that intrigues, inspires, and rewards.

Gunung Mulu National Park Miri, Sarawak

The Gunung Mulu National Park has been inscribed as a World Heritage Site in the year 2000. It is famous for its incredible caves and chambers and karsts formations. Researchers often come to the park to study the best example of tropical limestone weathering (karsts) in the world including enormous razor-sharp pinnacles, deep-cut canyons, and grand caverns that are home to millions of bats and cave swiftlets.

Cherating Beach is a stretch of almost 10 kilometers of beach from the south of Kuantan in Pahang right up to the town of Chukai in Terengganu. With its sloping white sandy beaches and soothing sea breeze, it is an internationally acclaimed spot for surfers particularly in November and December.

Cherating has the perfect combination of great surf, extreme sea activities such as Jet Ski, nice chalets, fine dining and exciting nightlife. For a more thorough experience, visitors can sign up for the river cruise that sails around the coast and explore the nearby forests.

Sarawak Cultural Village Santubong, Sarawak

The Sarawak Cultural Village is the award winning living museum that showcases the heritage of the major racial groups in Sarawak. The concept is to build up a condensation of Sarawak’s ethnic diversity in the 17 acres village. Visitors get the chance to personally experience the different lifestyles of seven tribes at the distinct longhouses models. Its multi-ethnic cultural performance at the mini theatre is another fun event not to be missed that portrays the distinct cultures of the many ethnic groups.

Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque Teluk Ibai, Terengganu

Miraculously seen as floating on the water and hence the nickname The Floating Mosque of the East. The distinctive design of the mosque on a floating platform and its beautiful location on a lagoon by the mouth of Sungai Ibai creates the enchantingly floating impression to viewers.

Heeren Street & Jonker Street Malacca

Heeren Street which is also known as the ‘First Class Gentlemen Street’ or the ‘Millionaires Row’, is a road with double storey houses similar to that of the modern terrace houses, but much longer. The houses portray a rich and detailed mix of Chinese, European and Peranakan architecture. Till today, the Peranakans (Baba Nyonyas) do live in them, making this a living heritage, though there are also some being turned into galleries, cafes, hotels and eateries.

On the parallel street is Jonker Street, also known as the ‘Second Class Gentleman Street’. More commercial, this street used to house mainly traders and merchants. On weekends, thenight bazaar of Jonker Walk comes alive. Malacca’s artists come out in full force selling their art paintings and handicrafts beside other Nyonya related food items like the popular pineapple tarts and Nyonya kuihs.

Sepilok Nature Resort in Sabah

Sepilok Nature Resort in Sabah is one of the premium hotels to stay at while visiting this Eco-friendly place. Located just nearby the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, this Eco-resort also doubles as a orchid lovers paradise and usually is base for most travelers who are moving around this part of Sabah. Rooms are well spread throughout the resort grounds while a portion of the resort sits over a pond.On my arrival here, It was fascinated to fine a very unique collection of rare Borneo Orchids growing throughout the resort. Along the walkways to the chalets, there were many species we had not seen before so it was a great stay.

Beringgis Beach Resort

Beringgis Beach Resort is serenely erected on a three kilometre stretch of soft sandy beach that faces the wide expanse of South China Sea. Offering excellent personal services and luxurious rooms, its natural feel sets the perfect mood for a truly tropical getaway.

The sun, sea and sand are not the only attractions here! Enjoy the best in nature and adventure. Within hours of each other, you can experience the tropical rainforest, the sub-zero temperature at the top of Mt. Kinabalu, the soulful look of the friendly Orang Utans, the thrills of shooting the rapids or the underwater fascination of one of the world's finest diving spot!

Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort

Rasa Ria Resort is a very good resort in Kota Kinabalu. Its located about 35 km away from Kota Kinabalu City. Its suitable for those who like to really relax for thier holidays. Beside that, the resort have organize a lot of activities for their guest. Why not have a try while you stay there.

From wonderful service to a clean beach with lifeguard, this hotel has things right for a stress-free holiday. It is away from town but that in itself makes it a great hideaway. Its beach is not shared and the sea has constant waves for body surfing. The food in the hotel is the usual international fare but the staff are happy to tell you about other local restaurants nearby and to arrange cabs for you there and back (the cabs wait at the restaurant for you to finish and then bring you back). The bedrooms in the "ordinary" side of the hotel were really good and, if you can afford them, in the more expensive side were amazing with huge bqaths on the balcony looking out to sea. The staff could not have done more to help and recognised us and remembered our name from the first day. The orang utan sanctuary in the grounds is worth the trip alone and the bird-watching walk arranged with a ranger from the sanctuary was well worth the cost too. Gayang - the best restaurant out of Kota Kinabalu city - is nearby and there is a cheap shuttle bus with good times in and out of town daily. Ocean Seafood is another restaurant worth the trip into town. All in all one of the few hotels we have visited to which we would return annually.

Tabin Wildlife Resort

Tabin Wildlife Resort, the exclusive rainforest resort located within Tabin Wildlife Reserve, the largest wildlife reserve in Malaysia with a total land area of 123,000 heactare. If you are a traveller drawn to the beauty of exotic Borneo island, then Tabin Wildlife Reserve, winner of the “Most promising tourist attraction” award, is one of the places you should not miss.

Tabin Wildlife Resort complements visitors stay at the wildlife reserve by providing facilities including charming timber lodges built and blended within the natural surrounding, and a comprehensive range of nature-based activities.

Sutera Habour Resort

Sutera Harbour Resort, a hotel property located in the heart of the capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu on the shore near Manukan Island, comprises the 5-Star luxury hotel accommodation of the city-style The Pacific Sutera and resort-style The Magellan Sutera.

The two hotels, part of the resort property, are a mere 10 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The city has Mt. Kinabalu as its backdrop and Manukan Island and the other islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marina Park dotting the ocean, making Sutera Harbour Resort with its luxurious hotel accommodation the ideal base from which to explore Sabah.

The 384-acre Resort features a total of 956 hotel rooms and world class facilities like the 27-hole championship golf course, Sabah's top marina and one of the most beautiful harbours in Asia, the full-featured Sutera Harbour Marina & Country Club, two Mandara Spas and a host of dining and recreation facilities, making Sutera Harbour Resort the premier resort hotel destination in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Sutera Harbour Resort, with its 27-hole golf course and two Mandara Spas, the harbour, many recreation facilities and luxurious accommodation options is the only Kota Kinabalu hotel and Sabah hotel with this combination of assets, making Sutera Harbour Resort the best resort Kota Kinabalu has to offer and the best resort Sabah has to offer.

Kapalai Island

Atop the Ligitan reef, a narrow sandbar appears at low tide, only just rising above the waves of the Celebes Sea – Kapalai Island. As the sandy ridge tapers down into deeper water, the shallow sand bed creates a cloud of turquoise in an azure sea, crowned with the wooden village of the Sipadan-Kapalai resort.

The entire sipadan-kapalai resort is built on stilts on the sand and in the shallow water. From afar, it seems to be floating in the middle of the sea. There is an abundance of marine life just below its wooden walkways, a hint at the treasures to be discovered in the depths beyond.
These undersea wonders are the true attraction of Kapalai, apart from the panoramic sea views and the unmatchable seclusion. Without even getting wet, you can spot unusual creatures like lionfish and needlefish in the clear water around your chalet, and diving in kapalai means entering a macroworld paradise.

Kapalai is located off the coast of Semporna, a small fishing town in Malaysian Borneo. It is within minutes of Sipadan island, a legend in diving circles, and its equally famous neighbour, Mabul island.

Pulau Tiga

Pulau Tiga was gazetted as a State Park in 1978 and it covers the island of Pulau Tiga, Pulau Kalampunian Besar and Pulau Kalampunian Damit or better known as 'Snake Island' with an area of about 15,864 hectares. This State Park is created to protect the natural environment including the coral reefs, marine life, terrestrial flora and fauna and other ecological and natural presence on the island.

Pulau Tiga is the biggest of the three islands. The geological formation of this island is that it was formed from the eruption of several mud volcanoes, whose combination of subterranean gas pressure expelled muddy sediments, which have built-up this island to its present height of more than 100m above sea level. Several active mud volcanoes can still be seen on the island especially at the summit of the island. Pulau Tiga provide refuge to several species of mammals, numerous birds, variety of reptiles and amphibians and also hundreds or even thousands species of insects.

The First “Survivor” Island

The first season of the Survivor dominated ratings in the summer of 2000 and made the island of Pulau Tiga a household name.

“Survivor” is a reality-based television show on the CBS network based on Sweden’s Expedition Robinson. Sixteen Americans were “marooned” on Pulau Tiga and their every move was filmed by television cameras. The contestants in this twisted game show have to slowly vote each other off the island and end result, after 39 days, is that only one “Survivor” remains – and that person wins $1 million.

Pompong Island (Pulau Pompong Island) - Sabah

Set on the west of Pompong Island (Pompom Island), this picturesque spot nestles on the edge of an 80 feet drop off.

Situated near the largest marine park in Sabah (Tun Sakaran Marine Park) - a place where relaxing and exploring underwater adventure come together to bring the tropical experience to life; a unique family holiday destination

Mabul Island

Just half an hour from the coast of Malaysian Borneo, Mabul is a small, oval shaped island covered in tall palm trees, fringed with soft white sand and surrounded by the turquoise water of the Celebes Sea. You can easily walk around it in half an hour.
The pathway around the island cuts through a local Bajau village and gives one an intimate glimpse into a traditional lifestyle that is entirely dependent on the sea.

Most people that set foot here, however, have only one thing in mind and that is scuba diving. Mabul has not only become famous for its proximity to Sipadan, but also has a reputation as one of the best “muck” diving sites there is.

The abundance of large underwater animals and the unique topography in Sipadan offers an adrenalin-filled diving experience, and as there are no accommodation facilities on Sipadan, many divers choose Mabul as their base to explore it. Mabul, however, offers something entirely different, yet equally fascinating. The fairly shallow waters and low visibility, has earned it the muck diving label, but it is the abundance of tiny, exotic creatures that brings divers, armed with macro lens cameras, down here time and time again.

Gayana island resort

Gayana eco resort rests serenely at the edges of a lush jungle forest on a coral reef island off the cost borneo . 44 over water , tropicall villas are archieturally designed to enhance the soothing sounds of the surf below while capturing the enduring vistas of mount kinabalu on the distant horizon/

Ma Wan Park Noah's Ark

The world's only full-sized replica of Noah's Ark at Ma Wan Park is a must-see attraction in Hong Kong for international and local tourists. The distinctive Ark on the Ma Wan waterfront overlooks the Rambler Channel and Tsing Ma Bridge. The attraction also has wholesome activities and shows the unique culture and history of Ma Wan making it a wonderful destination for tourists and families.

Noah's Ark combines entertainment and education in diverse, healthy activities that promote the love of life, family, the Earth and positive values. It offers a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to bond in a comfortable, natural environment. Noah's Resort on the top floor has double / twin rooms and dorms for groups of four to eight. The Ark promises tranquility amid Hong Kong's bustling city life.

The Peak, Hong Kong island

The Peak, Hong Kong's most popular attraction is more than just stunning vistas or great shopping and dining. It's an amazing collection of unique must-visit attractions, providing you with a diverse fun-filled experience of Hong Kong's living culture.
Getting to the Peak by the Peak Tram is an unforgettable experience. One of the world's oldest and most famous funicular railways, the tram rises to 396 metres (about 1,300 feet) above sea level. It is so steep that the buildings you pass look like they are leaning a gradient of between 4 to 27 degrees! Whether you are going up or coming down, you will love this trip.

The fabulous vista has been further enhanced by the 2006 revitalisation of one of Hong Kong's most striking landmarks,The Peak Tower. The Peak Tower, with its iconic wok-like top, offers a dazzling array of shops and sure to make for many happy hours of great dining with a view experience, leisurely shopping and souvenir hunting. Even more than before, it's a destination in its own right.

Offering a stunning 360-degree panoramic view across the Hong Kong, the Sky Terrace standing at 428 metres above sea level, is a scenic spot that visitors could not miss. An added attraction on the terrace is The Sky Gallery, which showcases the works of the city's talented artists.

Pulau Dayang Bunting

Every beautiful place seems to have a legend behind, which makes it more interesting and memorable. Literally, the name of the island means "Island of the Pregnant Maiden". It has a touching and fairy-tale-like legend, making the island seems to be more mystical and amazing at the same time.

The story of this island began when a beautiful fairy princess – Mambang Sari and Mat Teja, a man who fell in love with the princess from the moment he saw her. Mat Teja met Mambang Sari at the lake and he was attracted by her beauty. Getting advices from a wise old man, Mat Teja finally managed to win the heart of Mambang Sari.

Living happily on earth, Mambang Sari bore Mat Teja a son. However, their happy moment did not last any longer as their baby died after a short while. Undergoing such a traumatic and tremendous pain, Mambang Sari decided to lay her child to rest in peace in the lake. At the same time, she blessed all the childless and infertile women to be conceivable after bathing themselves in the lake.

Pulau Singa besar

Located at the southwestern tip of Langkawi, Pulau Singa Besar is strategically situated between the well-renowned Pulau Dayang Bunting and Pulau Beras Basah. According to some information from the local tourist centre, the island sprawls 636 hectares and is almost fully covered by thick forest and huge stones. The natural setting as such has made it into a paradise of various wild lives where animals such as monkeys and eagles can be easily spotted around that area.

The island, as being undeveloped in order to preserve its precious nature has no basic amenities such as lodge or resort. Nevertheless, it serves as a camp site and for those who are interested to truly experience the pristine serenity in its wonderful natural setting, they can bring along their own camping equipments and set their camp there.

Petronas Twin Towers

The tallest building in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers, is a commanding sight and tops the list of interesting places to visit in Malaysia. Together with the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), it symbolises Kuala Lumpur's and Malaysia's rapid rise as a developed nation. The whole site sits on what used to be the Selangor Turf Club grounds. The towers are awe-inspiring, with just the right combination of modern architecture and Islamic design.

At the base of the towers, the KLCC is the newest attraction in KL and all of Malaysia. A public park and gardens, with a wading pool, sits at the heart . They make a fantastic place to cool down after going around the Suria KLCC shopping centre - THE shopping centre boasting of the latest in fashion trends and designer labels.

China Town (Petaling Street)

With its distinct 2 store shophouses and colorful temples, fantastic restaurants and bustling night market there is no mistaking that this is Chinatown. Retaining the charm and character of years past, hotels in Chinatown are for the most part smaller, one-off independently owned properties. Clean and well managed these hotels offer good value for money for budget conscious traveler.

Whilst it may seems a bit odd at first glance for an Asian city to have a Chinatown, bear in mind that people of Chinese descent are a minority with just under a third of the country's population.

Centred around the Pasar Seni light rail station the area is bordered by Jln. Sultan Mohamed on the west, up to Jln. Cheng Lock on the north and following Jln. Pudu around to the east. The area is just west of the Bukit Bintang area - within walking distance for those so inclined.

Easy to get to, endlessly fascinating and very easy to explore, every visitor to Kuala Lumpur should make it a point to see Chinatown. Shoppers will lose themselves (and maybe their mates as well?) going through the endless row of tables that serve as shop fronts on Jln. Petaling's night market. And for true Chinese cuisine this is the place to sit down and dig in.

The hotels in Chinatown are, for the most part, smaller family owned and managed hotels offering clean rooms and personalized service for a memorable holiday.