Update your wardrobe in the ultra-chic shops of Orchard Road, Follow in the footsteps of Old World traders in historic Melaka, Soak up the beauty of KL's modern skyline, Relish the serenity of Pulau Langkawi, Peer into the past in old Penang
Beginning our journey in little Singapore, where there's time to indulge in the nation's favourite pastime - shopping - we embark on a leisurely excursion up the peninsula state of Malaysia. Emerging from Dutch, Portuguese and British rule, Malaysia has since prospered into a diverse and multicultural country where Chinese, Malay, Indian and Indo-Chinese cultures have combined to give the nation its unique flavour. Sample the mouthwatering foods, see the wealth of modern and historical sights as well as savour the natural beauty of the Malaysian landscape on this treasure-filled trip.
Physical Rating: 1 Culture Shock Rating: 2 Accommodation: Hotels (7 nts) Transportation: Plane, minibus, ferry, boat, local bus Trip Style: Intrepid Comfort Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed Budget: Allow USD $150 for meals not included.
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For a glimpse of the past, go to Little India or Chinatown where traces of olden-day Singapore remain. Shopaholics, all the action takes place along Orchard Road, where high-end boutiques and upmarket eateries jostle for space.
Day 2
Melaka
This former colonial outpost retains a distinctive Old World air - find it in the Peranakan-style shophouses of Chinatown, the 17th-century Stadhuys where ancient artefacts from the Dutch period are displayed, and the Portuguese-built St Paul's Church, the resting place of nobles from a bygone era.
Browse the many stalls of Chinatown or check out Merdeka Square, the symbolic site of Malaysia's break from British rule and home of the world's tallest flagpole. There's time to soak up the views from the Petronas Twin Towers' Skybridge or snap up bargains in Suria KLCC before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Days 5-6
Pulau Langkawi
With miles of white sand beaches, lush tropical rainforest and plenty of sleepy traditional Malay villages, Pulau Langkawi is the perfect place to get away from it all. Swim with shoals of colourful fish in the Pulau Payar Marine Park, see the sun slip below the horizon or shop in Kuah Town - everything is duty free on this island!
With its elaborate Indian temples, 19th-century Chinese shophouses and statuesque Islamic mosques, Penang is packed with historic attractions. Take time to tour the magnificent Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, poke around the antique shops of Chulia Street or raise your pinky while drinking tea at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel.
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