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For many, Calicut - or Kozhikode, to use its traditional name - is best known as the place where 450 years of European imperialism in India began with the arrival of Vasco da Gama in May 1498 at Kappad, 18 km north of the present town of Calicut. But despite the Portuguese navigator's claims, Kozhikode was known to the Chinese, Arabs, and others long before it anchored in a calm bay where the curving coastline of Kerala forms a natural harbor before straightening out to head further north. Today's Kozhikode district, bordered by Kannur to the north, Malappuram to the south, Wayanad to the east, and the Arabian Sea to the west, consists of three distinct regions: an 80 km coastal belt, a lateritic midland, and a rocky highland that merges into the Western Ghats. Known in ancient times as the 'City of Spices' - for its black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and more - Kozhikode were an important trading center and port. Today, the city remains a bustling commercial hub, but

 Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman (Legendary Langkawi in a Garden) is located next to Kuah Jetty and is a fascinating landscaped garden dedicated to the folklore and myths of Langkawi. The 50-hectare site consists of 17 colorful sculptures, including mythical birds, evil ogres, heroic giants, and beautiful princesses. Officially opened in 1996 and designed by Tuan Syed Ahmad Ibrahim, Taman Lagenda or Lagenda Park was created by reclaiming part of the harbor area. The entrance to the park passes through a Gondwana stone wall showing the formation of Langkawi Island by plate tectonic movements. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu National Park  |  Kelabit Highlands  |  Chinatown  |  Jonkers’s Night Market  |  Melaka City  |  Eagle Square  |  Tujuh Waterfall  |  Nyonga Heritage Museum  |  Melaka Sultanate Palace  |  ASEAN Cultural Park  |  Dalam Ta

The Kelabit Highlands is located in the remote north-eastern corner of Sarawak State in Malaysian Borneo. Bario is the largest settlement with an airport, a tiny town centre, small restaurants, an internet shop, a police station, a clinic, a church and several tribal longhouses. A network of jungle trails connects the many small settlements in the highlands and offers excellent hiking opportunities! Each settlement is nestled in golden green rice fields and dotted with tribal longhouses. The highlands are home to the Kelabit, one of Boneo's smallest ethnic tribes with a population of around 5000, less than a third of whom live in the highlands. The younger generation in particular has moved to the cities for higher education and better careers. A typical walk through Bario takes you past lolling water buffaloes by the lush rice fields, children frolicking nearby and farmers tilling their land. And only in the Kelabit highlands will you see strangers smiling as they greet you at th

Pulau Payar Marine Park has located about 30 km from the main island of Langkawi and is one of the most popular destinations for divers and snorkellers in Malaysia. This is the perfect place for experienced divers and novices who want to give it a try. At Pulau Payar Marine Park, you can observe the natural habitat of various species of fish and baby sharks and feed them. This island is made up of four smaller islands, all of which are uninhabited and closely monitored to prevent disturbance of the virgin marine life. The stunning island is also surrounded by jade-green rainforests, which form a natural boundary that is not accessible to all tourists but can only be entered with a special permit from the authorities. Access to the pristine Pulau Payar Marine Park is only available as part of tour packages affiliated with the Kedah Department of Fisheries to promote marine life conservation and raise awareness against coral bleaching and destruction. Other Places to visit : Petrona

  Aquaria KLCC Located in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Aquaria KLCC is one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia and houses more than 250 different species of animals. It covers 60,000 square meters on two levels and the biggest highlight is the 90-meter-long underwater tunnel. Built-in 2003, Aquaria KLCC was officially opened to the public 2005. Since then, it has always been committed to spreading awareness about marine life forms. The oceanarium takes you on a journey from the highlands, to the rivers, through the rainforest to the coral reefs, and then into the open ocean. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu National Park  |  Kelabit Highlands  |  Chinatown  |  Jonkers’s Night Market  |  Melaka City  |  Eagle Square  |  Tujuh Waterfall  |  Nyonga Heritage Museum  |  Melaka Sultanate Palace  |  ASEAN Cultural Park  |  Dalam

Built-in 1521, St Paul's Church in Malacca is the oldest church in Southeast Asia and Malaysia. The ruins of the old church are located at the top of St Paul's Hill and are part of the Malacca Museum Complex, which houses Fort A Famosa, Stadthuys, and various other historic buildings. All that remains of the 5-century-old Saint Paul Church Melaka are the walls with engraved gravestones, the statue of Saint Francis Xavier, and the bell tower. The church was built by Duarte Coelho, a Portuguese captain, for the Virgin Mary in gratitude for saving his life at sea. There are souvenir shops near the St Paul's Church complex and the church is visited by tourists who take photos, read the inscriptions on the tombstones and enjoy the magnificent view on the hill. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu National Park  |  Kelabit Highlands  

 Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman (Legendary Langkawi in a Garden) is located next to Kuah Jetty and is a fascinating landscaped garden dedicated to the folklore and myths of Langkawi. The 50-hectare site consists of 17 colourful sculptures, including mythical birds, evil ogres, heroic giants and beautiful princesses. Officially opened in 1996 and designed by Tuan Syed Ahmad Ibrahim, Taman Lagenda or Lagenda Park was created by reclaiming part of the harbour area. The entrance to the park passes through a Gondwana stone wall showing the formation of Langkawi Island by plate tectonic movements. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu National Park  |  Kelabit Highlands  |  Chinatown  |  Jonkers’s Night Market  |  Melaka City  |  Eagle Square  |  Tujuh Waterfall  |  Nyonga Heritage Museum  |  Melaka Sultanate Palace  |  ASEAN Cultural Park  |  Dalam

Located in the Ayer Keroh district of Melaka, the Mini Malaysia and ASEAN Cultural Park is a theme park featuring replicas of ASEAN and Malaysian houses with furniture, furnishings and artworks depicting the traditional architecture and culture of each state. Also called Taman Mini Malaysia dan ASEAN, the park represents the 13 Malaysian states and the diversity of their various cultural treasures in the form of replica houses, cultural shows, traditional costumes, handicrafts and traditional games. The 13 wooden houses are the main attraction, arranged around a circular padang. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu National Park  |  Kelabit Highlands  |  Chinatown  |  Jonkers’s Night Market  |  Melaka City  |  Eagle Square  |  Tujuh Waterfall  |  Nyonga Heritage Museum  |  Melaka Sultanate Palace  |  ASEAN Cultural Park  |  Dalam Taman  |  S

 The Melaka Sultanate Palace, located at the foot of St Paul's Hill, is a replica of the 15th-century palace of Sultan Mansur Shah. Century. It is also known as the Muzium Kebudayaan or Cultural Museum and is now used as a museum for the heritage and history of the Malay Sultanate. The three-story Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum is divided into eight chambers displaying costumes, art, weapons, jewelry, and other artifacts. The museum also houses three galleries where local legends are depicted in dioramas. A special highlight is the sculpture of Sultan's headdress, which stands majestically in the middle of the museum garden. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu National Park  |  Kelabit Highlands  |  Chinatown  |  Jonkers’s Night Market  |  Melaka City  |  Eagle Square  |  Tujuh Waterfall  |  Nyonga Heritage Museum  |  Melaka Sultanat

 The Nyonya Heritage Museum in Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock is a complex of three restored houses showcasing typical Chinese and Malay (Baba-Nyonya) dwellings from the 19th century. The Chinese Palladian houses have been converted into a Peranakan Museum known for its exquisite woodwork, porcelain, and furniture. Nyonya Heritage Museum, managed by the Chan family, was built in 1896 by the Chan family's great-grandfather, Chan Kim Lay, for his future generations. The house consists of three terraces and all parts are almost 20 feet wide and 180 feet long with an air well in the middle for good air circulation. The décor and artifacts along with the furniture provide a fascinating experience. It has been named 'Baba Nyonya' as 'Baba' is used to address the Straits-born gentleman. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu National Pa

 Telaga Tujuh or the Seven Well Waterfall, as the name suggests, is a combination of seven natural pools connected by a river. Offering one of the most beautiful views in the Langkawi ranges, this waterfall divides into pools at the top and bottom by a vertical waterfall that drops from a 91-meter cliff. From the waterfall, you have a mesmerizing view of Burau Bay and Pantai Kok. The waterfall is located in the Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park, to which you have to climb up through humid rainforests. The strongest of the seven pools is known as the Infinity Pool and is located at the base of the waterfall with strong currents. In addition, the rocks near the pools are very slippery. There are 200 steps to the lower pools and about 650 steps to the upper part of the pools, all of which are connected to a flooded river. The drive through the rainforest is entertaining, and the freshness and the playful macaque monkeys hanging around are impressive. If you are lucky, you'll see l

Dataran Lang, also called Eagle Square, celebrates these majestic birds of Langkawi.  It is an iconic statue located in the southern part of Pulau Langkawi at Kuah Jetty. Eagle Square has an impressive 12-meter-high statue of a red-backed eagle standing on a blue star-shaped platform. It is surrounded by forested mountains on one side and the open Andaman Sea on the other. With its wings spread, the eagle of Dataran Lang looks as if it is soaring into the sky. This sculpture serves as a signpost for sailors, guiding them to the Kuah harbor. Eagle Square is located near the ferry terminal and features artistic water features, a small pond for paddling, a green park for a picnic, and a perfect backdrop for memorable photos. At night, the Eagle of Langkawi is illuminated with twinkling lights, giving it a whole new dimension. Dataran Lang gets a little overheated in the sun and it is best to visit at sunrise or sunset. There are many restaurants and souvenir shops in the area. You can al

 Melaka was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008. It is a culturally rich city that also has a number of historical sites to offer. There is also a small river running through the city, which gives it a quiet, peaceful aura. Melaka is a city that, apart from its cultural attractions, also boasts a lot of good food. From the famous Christ Church to the lively night markets, there is plenty to do in the city for every kind of traveler. Langkawi, the jewel of Kedah, owes its name to the red-backed eagle that dominates the skies above the island. Legend has it that the 'Lang' comes from the Malay word 'helang', meaning eagle, and the 'Kawi' is from the word for marble. The cluster of eagles flying high in the sky and a land full of marble lend some credence to this legend. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu

 The Jonker Street night market is the most famous tourist destination in Malacca, where you can get everything from food to everything related to street shopping. It is also called Jonker Street or Jonker Walk and is one of the most famous streets not only in Malacca but also in the whole of Malaysia. The Jonker Street night market is always crowded, which also makes it lively, especially at night. Jonker's Walk on Jonker Street is a lively night market. You do not go here for the frills, but to eat the delicious Malaysian food at the stalls that line the street and to watch Master Ho Eng Hui poke a hole in a coconut with his index finger. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu National Park  |  Kelabit Highlands  |  Chinatown  |  Jonkers’s Night Market  |  Melaka City  |  Eagle Square  |  Tujuh Waterfall  |  Nyonga Heritage Museum  |  Me

 Chinatown is much loved for its mix of old and new, with historic temples and traditional medicine halls alongside bold new bars and trendy lifestyle shops. You can spend a whole day exploring this vibrant neighborhood, which includes the Tanjong Pagar, Bukit Pasoh, Kreta Ayer and Telok Ayer districts. Whether you are exploring centuries-old temples or making new friends in trendy pubs, there's always something new to experience in Chinatown. Gain insight into Singapore's rich, multi-ethnic culture by visiting some of the country's most fascinating places of worship, located in the heart of Chinatown. This ancient district is home to countless different cultures and is the only Chinatown in the world that houses a Buddhist temple, a mosque, and a Hindu temple in a single street. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu National Par

 Gunung Mulu National Park, named after Mount Mulu, the second-highest mountain in Sarawak, is a spectacular national park in the Mulu World Heritage Area.  These rainforests have taken 60 million years to develop, which is why they are one of the most prestigious natural areas in Southeast Asia and have even been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The national park is home to numerous caves and mountains amidst its pristine rainforest landscape and is the perfect place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And for those looking forward to an adrenaline rush, there are the physical challenges of trekking and climbing through the caves! Although Gunung Mulu National Park covers a total area of over 85,000 hectares, visitors can only see part of it, as there is no third means of transport other than hiking and long boats. Moreover, transport access within the national park is very limited, so visiting this place is only a consolation for tourists

 Batu Caves is a series of limestone caves and one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India.  Located about 13 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur in the Gombak district, they are a must-see day trip from the city. The main highlight of the Batu Caves is the 140-foot-tall Murugan statue, the tallest in the world. The limestone hill consists of three large cave temples, of which the Museum Cave and the Art Gallery Cave are located at the foot of the hill and house various Hindu sculptures and paintings. The Cathedral or Temple Cave is the largest cave, which is also the most important. There are several other smaller caves such as the Ramayana Cave, the Hanuman Temple, and the Dark Cave. Other Places to visit : Petronas Twin Towers  |  Penang Hill  |  Sky Bridge  |  Cameron Highlands  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Redang Island  |  Taman Negara  |  Batu Caves  |  Gunung Mulu National Park  |  Kelabit Highlands  |  Chinatown  |  Jonkers’s Night Market  |  Melaka City  |  Eagle Square  |  Tu

Taman Negara National Park is one of the most popular landmarks in Peninsular Malaysia. The park has so much to offer that it has become a hotspot of ecotourism for tourists from all over the world. Apart from various ecological and geographical features, it also offers its visitors some exciting activities. One of these exciting activities is the hike to Gunung Tahan, which is considered one of the most difficult trails in Malaysia. This trail is only suitable for those who have a fantastic physical condition and a strong will. Weak minds are advised against this route. Taman Negara is a paradise for nature lovers and thrill seekers. With exotic flora and fauna that capture the heart, this national park is also home to some rare animals such as the Malayan tiger, Malayan gaur and Asian elephant, as well as a wide variety of bird species. Among the many activities offered here, canopy walk, jungle trekking, speed shooting and boat rides are some of the most popular and very popular w

 Redang Island is one of the largest islands on the east coast of Malaysia. It lies in the South China Sea and is part of the Kuala Nerus district of Kuala Terengganu. The archipelago is known for its crystal clear waters, which make for a scenic dive to the pristine coral reefs and underwater world As Redang is under the Marine Park Conservation Area, there is an entrance fee of RM30 for adults and RM15 for children. However, the island offers a relaxing and peaceful time on crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. The most famous beach is Taaras Beach. Long Beach, Teluk Dalam Beach and Mutiara Beach are other popular beaches. Most resorts and hotels are located on Long Beach, which is also known as Pasir Panjang The island has several renowned resorts that offer a luxurious stay with water activities such as diving and snorkelling. All year round, except during the monsoon season, the water is so clear that you can see various marine life such as fusiliers, turtles, bumphead pa