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Pulau Langkawi Tourism Malaysia file:///F:/guide_langkawi.htm y Langkawi Island is largest island of the archipelago of 104 islands lying in the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. y It is said that ancient fishermen have seen eagles flying clutching mangnanese stones, thus the name Langkawi. y Main attraction of Langkawi is its virgin white sandy beaches, and crystal clear water. y Being labeled as a duty free zone,

Pulau Tioman Ben Van Wijnen file:///F:/tiomaneng.htm y Being an island off the shores of Mainland Malaysia, Tioman, also known as Gunung Daik Bercabang Tiga, has a very interesting story to tell about its history. y Tioman Island is a very popular location to visit for tourists and visitors. y Main attractions include the amazing beaches and its equatorial waters.

Cameron Highlands Ben Van Wijnen http://www.malaysiasite.nl/cameron.htm y The Cameron Highlands are the largest and most genteel of the hill resorts in Malaysia. y . It's located in Pahang's northwestern corner, at an altitude of 1,829 meters. y The Cameron Highlands were discovered by William Cameron in 1885. y The cool, fresh air on the highlands is also a retreat for city dwellers who want to retreat

good sold in Langkawi are exepted from govvernment tax, therefore comparatively cheaper than elsewhere. y Indeed, it is a heaven on earth for shoppers.

Scuba diving enthusiasts also occasionally rock up to Tioman Island for a once in a lifetime experience, due to the high visibility of the waters during certain period of the year, as well as the beautiful colorful coral reefs and marine life. y y y

temporarily from the noise and pollution in the city. Driving up to Cameron Highlands is a pleasure in itself. There are several tour companies along the main drag in Tanah Rata. January is one of the main picking months for strawberries. They grow 4 crops a year! y Nature lovers will enjoy the trails which takes you to see some of the spectacular views of the highland forests. y The Cameron Highlands are well

Round the island, tours are available on glass bottom boats operated by Berjaya Tioman Resort.

known because of its tea plantations. y Sometimes they call it: Malaysia's 'Green Bowl'.

Key points (opinion and views)

The people are really lovely and can't do enough for you because they are genuinely friendly

Tioman Island (aka Pulau Tioman) is a perfect mix of the beautiful beaches, powder white sand, cerulean crystal clear water where could see fish swimming in the water and high mountains. One of the best escape for snorkels and divers at all levels, and a heaven for boating, waterskiing and windsurfing under the tropical sun. The landscape

Lovely, serene, sprawling tea plantation. A sight to behold. It goes as far as the eyes can see. Make sure you have a good camera to capture the sights. There is a tea processing plant, a cafe which serves very good teh tarik and a tea products shop. It also have a mini gallery which houses the Boh's history. Not to be missed!!

If you are nature lovers, this is like the closest you can ever experience to the nature: The formations of the mountains, even the islands surrounding the main island are fascinating such as the pregnant maiden island with the fresh water lake, green forests,

white sandy beaches, crystal clear/ blue water. Lots of outdoor activities to choose from, such as jungle trekking, hiking, cycling, swimming, beach volley, kayaking, boating, fishing, view of sunrise or sunset.
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beyond was breath-taking. One of the best place to go snorkelling or scuba diving due to its amazing coral reserve. However, snorkelling is fantastic in front of most beaches and can rival that of any snorkelling trip at a fraction of the cost.
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You feel relieved when facing the tea plantation, Cold fresh air, greenery everywhere

Lovely boardwalk through the tree tops, very interesting to see all the different plants in and on the trees, is really a live view into the jungle. Easy to walk and very beautiful on a clear day.

The beach is where you can find it most relaxing even just to read your book, get a tan and just simply wade in the waves. You can fish the whole day by the beach if you'd like too or even have romantic walk with your partner.

Snorkellers who are squeamish about brushing against thick clouds of jellyfish in the water can try wearing a long-sleeved shirt or a rash guard when snorkelling. Alternately, you can rent a wetsuit from variety of the dive y y

Always have a camera to capture the beautiful views Mossy forest is right below the top of Gunung Brinchang which has a great observation

There are many restaurant. These

are the places you should go to experience a really delicious meal at an incredibly cheap price.
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shops if you're not comfortable with the jellies. You can also go night fishing, charter a boat and have a sumptuous diner out at sea or if you have sea legs and prefer staying on land, you can always go for a hike and check out breath taking waterfalls.
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tower to have impressive views of the surroundings. y The market is a good place to look for everything under one roof. On Saturday nights, the weekly night market comes to life in Brinchang. This is where you can find all the produce of Cameron Highlands sold in one place. You can get everything cheap here if you know how to bargain. This is also a place to get some good "pasar malam" food.

Lots of traditional hand craft works, artworks, foods, historical statues and places to be explore.

the adventure ride of the cable car to the peak of the mountain. You will be able to have a 360 Degrees view of the Hotel, sea, and most parts of the island. It is the most fascinating experience to everything at the peak.

Of course, theres also the normal sea activities as mentioned before like wind surfing, jet skiing, canoeing, sailing, glass bottom boat rides are all available.

The duty-free system is mainly made to attract tourists, who love

shopping without having to pay extras. Few disadvantagesy

Tiomans dense jungles are also worthy of exploration. At night you go to sing in the karaoke, shot some pool or snooker and try your luck on the slot machines.

Some strawberry farms will let you pluck your own strawberries and charge you according to the weight

Hardly nightlife there. The surroundings of the Island are dark and not well lit during the night and beware of animals crossing. Mosquitoes everywhere, you cant avoid bringing back a few itchy bites.
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Seeing a butterfly in the open is a rare sight these days. Get a change to see many different species of butterflies which used to be a common sight in the highlands many years ago. A walk through an enclosed area where each species of butterfly is happily floating around in a lush, plant-filled garden is the

If you are a fan of golf, this is a place that u wouldnt want to miss out. You get to meet new friends, the design of the holes uses the spectacular natural terrain to maximum effect and the scenery is mindblowing. The sights will just take away all the stress from ur shoulder and make u feel

refresh and fully recharge for the next chapter of your life.
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highlight y If you are a golf lover, there is a lone golf course in Tanah Rata that is open to public, providing avid golfers a chance to tee-off in the highlands. y Finally, culinary adventures await those who love food, as Camerons is a delightful place to enjoy local Chinese food.

Tioman is a duty free zone and is a shopping heaven for those who loves to buy vast varieties of beautiful and unique items at a reasonable cheap prices. Also have a good selection of alcohol and cigarettes at very cheap prices. You can also get to eat lots of seafood or local food at a reasonable prices.

Few disadvantagesy

Few disadvantagesy The ride up and down Cameron Highlands might be

Hot weather If it rained, it would have been a

total fiasco (October to December)

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challenging for those with motion-sickness y Cool climate

Sandflies/ mosquitoes bites Lack of ATM machines The main roads are small and travel can be quite a problem as the locals enjoy an untarnished rural lifestyle

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