charming beaches, clear waters, a pleasant climate, verdant green surroundings, a affluent culture and history and an abundance of entertainment and things to do! Malaysia offers you all this and more! Malaysia’s one of the top holiday destinations in South East Asia because of its position, topography, amiable people and its warmth. Let’s see what makes Malaysia such a fun place to visit – – Location Malaysia’s in the center of South East Asia, bordered by Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Philippines and Indonesia. This location makes it easy to reach Malaysia from any of these five countries. Apart from this, Malaysia’s connected by air to all other parts of the world. The national carrier Malaysian Airlines and the low cost carrier Air Asia have their base in Malaysia. So the capital city Kuala Lumpur is connected to a vast network of cities in all countries. Get great deals on Kuala Lumpur flights from London, Australia and all countries in Asia on the low cost carrier Air Asia. Travel to Malaysia on board the friendly Malaysian Airlines from USA, London, Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand or any country in Asia. – Accommodation Accommodation in Malaysia is very inexpensive when compared to other similar countries. You can book a good five star accommodation at less than $60 per night. And if you are a budget traveler, there are lots of decent low frills hotels available at very cheap rates. Most of the hotels offer free breakfast. The staffs are friendly and service is invariably good wherever you go in Malaysia. – Travel A holiday to Malaysia would be absolute if you visit all the important destinations – Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, Johor, Malacca, Sabah and Terengganu. Your holiday to Malaysia should ideally start from the capital city Kuala Lumpur. To travel to other destinations in Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur, it’s ideal to use the public transport system which is very reliable. Take a ferry or flight to go to Langkawi. Taxis are very reliable in Malaysia. So it’s better to take a taxi to travel to your destination than driving on your own which can be tedious. – Places to see 4. Kuala Lumpur –The capital city of Malaysia has a lot of attractions to offer. Take a day trip and see the city sights –stroll through Chinatown, see the Petronas tower, visit National Museum, take the life to the top of the KL city tower for a superb view of the city and visit Batu caves. Spend a full day in Genting Highlands; get to experience the world’s fastest cable car and enjoy the theme parks in the “city of entertainmentâ€?. 5. Langkawi This is a charming archipelago of islands that can be reached by ferry or flight from the mainland. Make sure to book a resort for your accommodation here and have fun in the sun and the beach. 6. Penang Penang is a dream destination for a holiday with lush green mountains and lovely beaches. There are lots of things to do in Penang for the adventure minded like snorkeling, surfing, hiking, sailing and cycling. Visit Georgetown, Penang National Park, botanical gardens ad Penang Beach. Penang’s a great place for cheap shopping. apart from this, visit Terengganu for its marvelous beaches, the Royal Abu Bakar Museum in Johor, Mount Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu bird sanctuary in Sabah and ort Margherita and Sarawak Museum in Sarawak. Malaysia travel agents can get you a cheap holiday package that covers accommodation, travel and sightseeing. So, if you want a cheap tour to Malaysia, contact a travel agent and get holiday package details from him. Malaysian Airlines also sometimes offers some tour packages that offer a three night accommodation package for travelers to Malaysia. Make use of such offers for a great holiday at low cost . The internet is also a good source to obtain superb Malaysia holiday deals. You can get details of Malaysian travel agents on the net whom you can contact for the best travel deals. These agents should be able to provide with details of reliable Malaysian travel guides to direct you around all places of interest. So have a wonderful time in Malaysia, Truly Asia!

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Penang, Malaysia, which is also known as “The Pearl of Orient” has been a favorite destination for local and foreign tourists alike. Recently voted as the second best destination among “The 44 Places To Go in 2009? by New York Times readers, Penang is never short of great food, beautiful beaches and cultures.

Here are some recommendations you must not miss out when you visit Penang: -

1 – Take the Walking Tour of the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site

George Town in Penang is recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site as one of the “Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca”, the other being, Malacca. Visit the popular attractions such as Fort Cornwallis, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, The City Hall, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee clock tower, just to name a few to witness colonial buildings from the British era.

2 – Visit Nearby Islands

Besides Penang Island, the nearby islands such as Pulau Jerejak, Pulau Aman and Pulau Betong, which offers a more peaceful atmosphere as compared to the developed Penang Island, are worth visiting.

3 – Check Out Juru Highway Auto-City

Drop by Juru Highway Auto-City in Juru, whether it is for international cuisine or just for a cup of coffee, this is the place to be. With over 30 F&B and entertainment outlets, banks, auto showrooms and service centers, fashion boutiques and more, you can never leave Penang without stopping by this place.

4 – Shop Endlessly at Flea Markets, Night Markets and Shopping Malls

From the traditional flea markets and night markets (pasar malam) to the modern shopping complexes, Penang has it all. Visit Little India or drop by the largest mall in Penang, Queensbay Mall for great shopping experience.

5 – Cross Penang Bridge

Don’t forget to cross Penang Bridge, one of the longest bridges in Asia as it offers spectacular view of Penang Island. Connecting the mainland to Penang Island, Penang Bridge is also the host to the annual Penang Bridge International Marathon.

6 – Go on a Ferry Ride from Butterworth

Ride the Ferry from Butterworth to Penang Island and enjoy the scenery view of Penang. The ferry houses both vehicles and passengers, where passengers who drive can also enjoy the ride.

7 – Visit Kek Lok Si, the Largest Buddhist Temple in Southeast Asia

Kek Lok Si Temple, located in Ayer Itam, Penang, is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. The best known temple in Penang, Kek Lok Si houses a seven storey pagoda, a bronze statue of Kuan Yin, several large halls for assembly and prayer, statues of Buddha.

8 – Take the Train Up to Penang Hill

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera in Malay) is a popular tourist spot in Penang, where tourists are able to view the entire Penang Island from the peak of Penang Hill. The most convenient way up to the peak through Penang Hill Railway, a funicular railway which has been in service since 1923!

9 – Enjoy the Sunset at Batu Ferringhi Beach or Tanjung Bungah Beach

Batu Ferringhi Beach is a popular beach in Penang that is well-known for its beautiful beach and scenery. It also houses large hotels, restaurants, pubs and night markets. Tanjung Bungah, which is also a popular tourist destination for its beaches, is the cheaper alternative to Batu Ferringhi.

10 – Sample the Popular Hawker Fare in Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive boasts of some of Penang island best street food from Char Kuey Teow to Asam Laksa, from Ice Kacang to Rojak. Penang is known for its food haven and the hawker food here are among the best in the world.

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Same day edit, highlights of the wedding of Khang Farn & Fren Hsi. 25th. April 2009! 1st gregsvideo wedding in Penang Island! This is definately another one of the best couple that we have worked with so far. Before coming to Penang to do this shoot, we came to this beautiful island twice. And, during our last trip there, we had dinner in Gurney drive! And, we felt that Gurney drive would be the place we wanna do a shoot for the 1st. couple from here, and this wonderful couple, Khang farn & Fren Hsi, were the first couple…to feel the real gregsvideo experience! Besides that, we also felt that ‘mamak’ or nasi kandar’ is also another romantic story that anyone can relate to in Penang. The sea, the ferry, the budhhist temple etc are the many things that one can share a romantic story about…and, of cos, the amazing FOOD! Those are also the many places that we realise many love birds hang out and some how have a story to relate to! And, thats how this first wedding video ever produced here in Penang tells it all in Khang Farn & Fren Hsi wedding (tea ceremony) that was held on the 25th.April 2009. Video was premiered on the same night at the reception in TRADERS Hotel. please upload video fully video viewing! Enjoy viewing and do leave your comments!

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