Day 1: Arrival in Kuala Lumpur, Private Transfer to Malacca
Malacca River Cruise Welcome to join us to explore Malaysia, a multi-ethnic and multicultural country. Once you land in airport in its capital Kuala Lumpur, our local English-speaking driver guide will pick you up with a placard. After welcoming you warmly, he or she will send you to the oldest city in Malaysia, Malacca by private car. Upon arrival about 2 hours later, check into the hotel and have a good rest to recover from the jet lag. If you feel fine, it’s also advisable to take a stroll in the neighborhood and get familiar with the city on your own. Accommodation: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Malacca (5 stars)
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Day 2: Malacca City Exploration, Private Transfer Back to Kuala Lumpur
After breakfast, the driver guide will show you around Malacca. Once colonized by Portugal, Holland and England and attracting many world’s merchants, the city preserves many historical relics with different background. The first stop will be Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in the country. It is full of Chinese elements not only in the architectural structure, but also in carvings and decorations. Next, we will pay a visit to Stadthuys (Dutch Red Square), the oldest Dutch building in Southeast Asia. It was originally a church and now has been converted into a museum collecting historical relics from Malaysia, Portugal, Holland and England. Afterwards, walk by the St. Paul's Church, the resting place of many Dutch nobles; and the Fortress Porta de Santiago, once the largest and most solid fortress in Southeast Asia but only the fortress gate survives till today. Dutch Red Square
St. Paul's Church
We will reach Jonker Street around noon. It gathers many stores and restaurants. You may try some local snacks and dishes as lunch. The driver guide will be glad to recommend some restaurants based on your preference. In the afternoon, the driver guide will lead you to Taman Rempah Jetty, for you to take a ship to enjoy a 45-minute-long cruise along Malacca River. As the cruise goes on, a scroll painting will unveil in front of you gradually, consisting of Chinese style pavilions and corridors, European style villas and gardens, waterwheel and Ferris wheel, as well as colorful paintings on the walls. After the cruise, send you back to Kuala Lumpur and stay overnight in a local hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur (5 stars)
Jonker Street
Malacca River Cruise
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Day 3: Full Day Kuala Lumpur Sightseeing with Batu Caves
Today’s guided sightseeing will start with Batu Caves about 13km (8mi) from Kuala Lumpur downtown. It is a famous Hinduism holy site. To reach the main cave, aka the Temple Cave, you need to climb the colorful 272 stairs. The cave ceiling is over 100 meters (330 feet) high, allowing enough space to worship lots of Hinduism gods inside. After the visit, transfer you back to Kula Lumpur downtown and start to discover its charm from some of its best attractions. First we will go to the Merdeka Square built to commemorate the independence of Malaysia. Surrounding it, there are many historical buildings, including Sultan Abdul Samad Building, clock tower, KL City Gallery, St Mary's Church and Royal Selangor Club. They are good backgrounds for photography. In the neighborhood, there are also many restaurants and you may choose one to have lunch on your own. If you feel it’s difficult to make a decision, just ask for recommendations from the guide-and-driver. In the afternoon we will move forward to the National Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia. Its most eye-catching part is the roof like a giant foldable umbrella. Females and males in shorts remember to get a long robe at the entrance before entering. On the way there, the guide will introduce the mosque in detail, so upon arrival, you will have enough time to stroll around by yourself. The last sightseeing stop of today will be the Petronas Twin Towers, the most famous landmark of the city. The driver guide will lead you to the Sky Bridge on its 41st floor to overlook the whole Kuala Lumpur city. At the end of the day, transfer you back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur (5 stars)
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Day 4: King's Palace, Fly to Langkawi
According to the itinerary, the driver guide will send you to the airport and assist you to board the flight to Langkawi. On the way to the airport, make a stop at the King’s Palace (Istana Negara). As visitors are not allowed to go inside, we can only see it from the outside. It is in white with some round golden roofs. It will take about an hour to fly to Langkawi. On arrival, our driver guide based there will pick you up with a placard and send you to the hotel. The rest time of the day will be your free time. The hotel is right by the seaside. You may go there to have fun. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Casa del Mar Langkawi (4 stars)
Petronas Twin Towers
Mangrove River Cruise
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Day 5: Full Day in Langkawi
After breakfast, the driver guide will pick you up from the hotel at the appointed time and send you to Oriental Village. Arriving there, help you take Langkawi Cable Car to reach Langkawi Sky Bridge. The bridge, 125 meters (140 yards) long and 687 meters (2,254 feet) above the sea level, is a great place to enjoy a bird’s eye view and challenge oneself. After the visit, please go back to Oriental Village on your own, where there are several restaurants providing lunch. You may ask for recommendations from the driver guide. There is also a duty-free shop there. After lunch and if time permits, you may spend some time there. In the afternoon, the driver guide will send you to the dock at Kilim Geoforest Park, for you to take a tourist boat to cruise along the Mangrove River. During the 2-hour cruise in the Geoforest, you will see the eagles being fed and explore the caves full of bats, and visit the floating fish farm. After the cruise, go back to the dock and the driver guide will send you back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Casa del Mar Langkawi (4 stars)
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Day 6: Free Day in Langkawi
You can spend the day as you like freely. For reference, you may have a stroll in Dataran Lang, where a giant eagle is ready to fly to the sky. Surrounding the square, there is also clear lake, beautiful fountain and poetic small bridge. Or go to Langkawi Legend Park to appreciate various tropical plants and vivid statues of numerous animals. Or take a boat to Coral Island to enjoy snorkeling and diving or feeding little sharks. Last but not least, you may enjoy yourself on the beach, swimming, having sunbath and appreciating the sunset; among the many beaches in Langkawi, we recommend Pantai Cenang for its soft and fine sand. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Casa del Mar Langkawi (4 stars)
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Day 7: Langkawi Airport See-off
Our service in Malaysia will end today after the driver guide transferring you to the Langkawi airport and seeing you off. Wish you a smooth flight home! If you are interested in extending your stay in the country or exploring other worldwide travel destinations after this 7 days itinerary in Malaysia, feel free to contact our travel consultant any time. Meals: Breakfast
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