Classic Malaysia with Penang Food Trip

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Kuala Lumpur

  Welcome to Kuala Lumpur - the capital city of Malaysia! Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day can be spent at leisure.

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• Day 2: Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Selangor - Kuala Lumpur

  After breakfast, you'll visit the National Monument, the National Museum, the new-built King's Palace. Admire the historic buildings around the Independence Square. Stop at the Moorish-style Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and iconic Petronas Twin Towers with photo opportunities. After lunch served at a local restaurant, be transferred back to the hotel and have a rest. At around 16:30, you'll be transferred to Kuala Selangor and meet thousands of twinkling fireflies in the coastal area. Get closer to them by taking a boat ride through their mangrove swamp habitat. Take a side trip to the Fort Melawati and a palm oil plantation. A seafood dinner is included.

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• Day 3: Kuala Lumpur - Malacca - Kuala Lumpur

  After breakfast, you'll set off on your Malacca trip. It is Malacca that colonial forces first approached Malaysia. Upon arrival, you'll see the imprints of the British, Portuguese, and Dutch colonists had left through visits to St Peter's Church, the red-bricked Stadthuys (Dutch Administration office), and the ruins of Porta De Santiago (A Famosa) and St Paul's Church. Proceed to visit the buzzing Jonker Street in the center of Chinatown and the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Malaysia's oldest Chinese temple with UNESCO-awarded restoration. Enjoy an authentic Nyonya meal at a Peranakan restaurant. After the tour, be transferred to your hotel.

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• Day 4: Kuala Lumpur - Ipoh

  After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the Batu Caves, a 400-million-year-old limestone hill with Hindu shrines and temples interiors. The 274 steps up to the cavern, and a 140-feet gold statue of the Hindu deity standing in front of the entrance of the main cave add awe to this site. Later, drive to Ipoh, once the world's largest tin producer in the 1980s but now a popular eating stop for travelers. En route, have a light lunch at Bidor, where the Duck Thigh Noodles is the best-known. Pay a visit to Sam Poh Tong, Malaysia's largest cave temple with a mountain backdrop and a miniature rock garden. Stop at a local café in the Old Town of Ipoh for a break and sample the local delicacy like white coffee, egg tart, etc. Ipoh Chicken Rice will be served for dinner.

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• Day 5: Ipoh - Kuala Kangsar - Penang

  After breakfast, head to Kuala Kangsar Town, the royal town of Perak, Malaysia. Visit the Ubudiah Mosque which stands out with golden dome and minarets. Continue on to the Iskandariah Palace, the royal palace of the Perak Sultanate since its completion in 1933. Just a short distance away is the Istana Kenangan, a charming structure made of wood and woven bamboos, without a single nail. Enjoy lunch with local food such as Laksa and Cendol. After lunch, drive to Penang. Take a funicular train ride to reach the top of the Penang Hill and have a sweeping view over the city. After that, be transferred to the hotel and check in. At around 18:30, be picked up and start your Georgetown Night Discovery.

  Note: The schedule is subject to change due to the scheduled maintenance of the funicular train.

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• Day 6: Penang

  Penang is hailed as one of the world's greatest street food destinations. Today, explore a Street Food Tour with your taste buds. Walk and eat authentic and delicious street food such as Curry Noodles, Penang Laksa, Mee Goreng, Apong Balik, Pasembur, etc. on the Penang Walking Food Trail in the morning. In the afternoon, head to a food paradise street with dining tables. Never miss Wantan Noodles, Hokkien Noodles and Char Kuew Teow (Fried Rice Noodles) there. After the tour, be transferred to your hotel and have a rest. At around 20:00, depart for Gurney Drive where you'll gain a unique experience of dining by the sea. After dinner, visit a local night market and get treats to take back home with you. After that, be transferred back to your hotel and have a good night sleep.

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• Day 7: Penang - Kuala Lumpur, Departure

  Enjoy your free time till being transferred to the airport and fly to your next destination.

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