Malaysia Holiday Trip - Part 1

Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)

Hi, we're a family from South Africa who sold everything to travel the world.  After travelling Malaysia for 90 days this is our take for the top 10 spots to go and what to do what to see in Malaysia starting off with Kuala Lumpur. The entry point for our journey and obviously a must-see for every tourist coming to Malaysia The Petronas Twin Towers must be our top spot it has the huge KLCC mall with lots of entertainment and on the 3rd floor, the food court sells some of the best pizzas for the cheapest price we could find in Malaysia. The park outside offers a swimming pool for the kids and a huge playground to keep the kids busy for hours but it is at night that the twin towers really catch your breath in its beauty and size with a vibe and atmospheres that get cameras going and the time flies.

Penang Island

The hop on and hop off bus is an easy and affordable way to get around the city to all the popular attractions with 23 stops and over 70 attractions Chinatown - if you are in the mood for shopping or just browsing around then Petaling street in Chinatown must be stopped prepare to negotiate.  Near to Petaling street is also Kasturi Walk which is also worth visiting. We know Penang Island for its culture and heritage, Penang offers plenty to do for tourists with George Town being the 2nd biggest city and the densest populated area in Malaysia. It connects this island to the mainland by two bridges, the longest one is 24km and the Penang bridge is 8km. The wall art in George Town is very popular amongst tourists and provides plenty of photo opportunities.  Another popular attraction is the Chew Jetty with its own unique heritage and history.

Enjoy some fresh air at the Green Lungs of George Town, nestled in the city, you'll find the botanical gardens. Here you can catch the cable car up the Penang Hill for great views over the city The Snake temple is also a unique place to visit filled with burning incense and a variety of pit vipers curled up in trees all around you. Penang National Park is another get away from the busy city life where you can do an easy and relaxing jungle hike or take a boat to beautiful, isolated beaches. Batu Ferringhi, known for its beautiful sunsets must be the most touristy place in Penang Offering lots of beach activities such as para-sailing and Jet-skiing.

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