Balai Nobat, Kedah
Balai Nobat, or the Hall of Drums, is a royal hall meant for the royal orchestra of Malay instruments. Nobat is an ensemble of 9 Malay instruments, consisting of 2 serunai, 1 nafiri, 1 nahara, 1 gong, a large and a small drum as well as 2 cymbals. The orchestra plays only on special occasions, such…
Pantai Merdeka, Kedah
Pantai Merdeka, or Independence Beach, is a recreational beach tucked near the quiet town of Kuala Muda in Kedah. The beach is well-known amongst the locals, usually being the place of choice for weekend family picnics and team building, but it is less prominent among outstation visitors. Visitors can immerse themselves into the crowd at…
Beris Lake Vineyard, Kedah
Beris Lake Vineyard is the first grape vineyard in the state of Kedah and is fast growing in prominence due to its commercial success in growing grapes in a nation that is better known for tropical fruits. The vineyard covers an area of 34 acres planted with about 6000 grapevines and is located just beside…
Kuala Lumpur Citywalk
The Kuala Lumpur Citywalk is a 500-metre stretch of mall, consists of bistros, fashion boutiques and restaurants. Completed in 2011, the RM 20 million development aims to be a tourist hub for shopping and relaxation in the KL city centre. KL Citywalk houses 50 retail outlets for visitors to experience shopping and dining in Kuala Lumpur. Visitors…
Malaysia Tourism Centre, Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysia Tourism Centre in Kuala Lumpur is located in a heritage building that was formerly the residence of Malaysian tycoon the late Eu Tong Seng in 1935. Since then, it was utilized successively as a war office of the British Army, Japanese Army, the Malayan Parliament and royal installation ceremonies of Malaysian sultans. Here,…
Pulau Kukup National Park, Johor
Pulau Kukup National Park is located on a relatively small island off the tip of Peninsula Malaysia in the state of Johor. The forest reserve is comparatively smaller than other well-known national parks in Malaysia, but no less interesting. The main highlight of the national park is its mangrove forest that is rich in biodiversity,…
Kuala Koh National Park, Kelantan
Kuala Koh National Park is located within the Gua Musang district of Kelantan and part of the Bukit Hantu and Lebir Forest Reserves. It is one of the four entry points to Malaysia’s National Park, the Taman Negara. The main feature of this park is bird watching, apart from the general qualities of a national…
Lake Kenyir, Terengganu
Lake Kenyir is South East Asia’s largest man-made lake. The lake, created in 1985, covers an area of over 209,199 hectares and features many man-made islands, created after the area was inundated by water, waterfalls and rainforest. Lake Kenyir is also an alternative entry point to Taman Negara, the entry point is commonly known as Tanjung…
Yak Yah Firefly Sanctuary, Terengganu
The Firefly Sanctuary, officially known as Yak Yah Firefly Sanctuary, may be lesser known compared to its counterpart in Kuala Selangor but its firefly concentration is reported to be the biggest in Malaysia. Located at Kampung Ibok, the place has been developed to cater specially to firefly watching. Upon arrival, visitors will be taken on…
The State Museum of Terengganu
The State Museum of Terengganu is the largest museum in Malaysia. It houses many extensive displays in many categories. In the museum, visitors will be served with history in many areas all relating to Terengganu. The museum is categorized into 9 different exhibits, each offering a deeper insight into each category of exhibits. First, visit the Textile…
