Genting Highlands

genting-highlands-skyway The Genting Highlands is a mini Las Vegas or Disneyland styled themed destination. It is the only place in Malaysia that you can legally gamble and during school holiday periods can become very busy. Genting itself is over 2km above sea level and as such temperatures can sometimes be very cool. There is extensive accommodation available at Genting with 6 huge hotels plus the Awana Golf and Country Resort only a short number of kilometers away.

‘The First World Plaza' is the indoor section of the theme park with 6 themed areas which are meant to resemble different parts of the world, from Times Square, London, Venice, Champs Elysees and Universal Walk. In here there are many attractions for children from rides and shops to restaurants and snow world, the only place in Malaysia where you will see snow!

As part of the ‘City of Entertainment' there is a large theme park with a wide selection of roller coasters for both the young and the more adventurous among us, go carting, indoor sky diving, a cinema complex with bowling and much much more. As part of its offerings, Genting also offers many live shows from concerts to live action shows which can include everything from motorbikes to quad bikes.

The casino at Genting is open 24 hours to people who are over 21 and a strict dress code is in forced. There is a sign over the entrance that states if you Islamic you are prohibited from entering as under Islam, gambling is not allowed. Among the many games offered here is Baccarat, Mini Baccarat, Pontoon, Blackjack, French Boule, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Pai Gow, Casino War, Mini Dice, Slots, Tai Sai, Keno and Money Wheel.

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Cameron Highlands

cameron-highlands-tea-plantation Cameron Highlands is one of the most wonderful destinations in Malaysia, and is a great way to escape from the hustles and bustles of Kuala Lumpur. Perched at an altitude of about 1822 meters, Cameron Highlands is the largest as well as the most serene of all the hill resorts in the country.

Apart from being one of the most prominent tourist spots, Cameron Highlands is also credited to be leading producer of flowers as well as agricultural produces such as tomatoes and lettuce in the country. No wonder why Cameron Highlands is sometimes referred to as the 'Green Bowl of Malaysia.' Located in the northwest corner in the state of Penang, about 300 kilometers away from Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands is much favored for its breathtaking scenery, comprising majestic mountain peaks, soothing mountain air, stunning waterfalls, incredible tea plantations, miles of strawberry and other fruit farms, and beautiful flower gardens.

The charm of this hill resort was first discovered by a British surveyor, William Cameron, in 1885. As a result, Cameron Highlands became one of the South-East Asia's most popular hill resorts during the colonial period. Later, on realizing the healthy climate and the richness and fertility of the mountain slopes, the British planters choose this area to grow tea and agricultural produce. Even today, the hill resort retains its charm and glory of an English Village.

Melaka History and Attraction

melaka Melaka or Malacca, known as the historic State or Negeri Bersejarah among residents, Melaka is the third smallest state of Malaysia after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia, on the Strait of Melaka. Melaka was surrounding by Negeri Sembilan in the north and the state of Johor in the south. The state 's capital is the city of Malacca. Malacca has been classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO since the 7th July 2008 together with George Town. Although Malacca was once one of the oldest Malay sultanates, the state has no Sultan today. Instead, the head of State is the Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor.

The state of Malacca covers an area of 1,650-feet. km. or 0.5 percent of the entire area of Malaysia. The state is divided into 3 districts, which is central Malacca (Melaka Tengah covering 314 sq-km), Alor Gajah covering 660 sq-km and Jasin 676 covering sq-km. Malacca is located on the southwest coast of the Malaysia peninsula across from Sumatra, the state of Negeri Sembilan to the north and Johor in the east. Malacca is also located about two-thirds of the descente the West Coast, 148 km south of Kuala Lumpur or about 1 1/2 hour driving using PLUS Highway, the capital of Malaysia and 245 km north of Singapore and the basis of a central position on the Strait of Malacca. The capital city of Malacca is strategically located between the two national capitals (of Malaysia and Singapore respectively), and is linked with excellent roads and highways. Malacca is still having its own train station, even if the terminal Tampin, Negeri Sembilan is easily accessible. It has a terminal National Airport located in Batu Berendam.