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10 must do's when you visit Malaysia

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miwe28	May 10 2007, 04:14 AM Post #1
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 7-May 07 Member No.: 53174 Nominate me as a Local Expert	10 must do's when you visit Malaysia: - Swim with the Barracudas off Sipadan Island, Sabah - Carry and hug an Orangutan at the sepilok orang utan wildlife centre - Eat Durians just after it falls off its tree - Take a walk on the KLCC sky bridge - Ride the Light Rail Transit from one end to the other - the third longest fully-automated driverless metro system in the world. - Walk up all the steps at Batu Caves - Eat rabbit satay - Take a walk on the longest 'canopy walk' of its kind in the world at Taman Negara, Pahang - Have a swim in the Straits of Malacca - the busiest shipping lane in the world - Stay a night (or a few) in one of the 6118 rooms at the worlds largest hotel, First World hotel at Genting Highlands - I live 45 minutes away from this place and haven't stayed there yet! Additions are most welcomed. -------------------- Malaysia welcome the WORLD @ www.asiavalley.com - Your Colourful Destination

rbisset	May 10 2007, 12:59 PM Post #2
Planet Pioneer Group: Local Expert Posts: 2214 Joined: 3-May 06 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 692	Climb Mt Kinabalu. Sample as much of the amazing food as possible!!! -------------------- My Travelogue Rich

Paul	May 14 2007, 09:38 AM Post #3
Navigator Group: Members Posts: 1253 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Thailand Member No.: 98 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Visit Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary

Paul	May 14 2007, 09:39 AM Post #4
Navigator Group: Members Posts: 1253 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Thailand Member No.: 98 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Stay in an Iban longhouse in Sarawak

manygeese	Jan 26 2008, 08:44 PM Post #5
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 24-January 08 Member No.: 131420 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Go snorkelling at Tioman Island.

sianeth	Jan 27 2008, 07:50 AM Post #6
Jet Setter Group: Local Expert Posts: 2602 Joined: 9-June 07 From: Stirling, Scotland Member No.: 60100	QUOTE(manygeese @ Jan 26 2008, 08:44 PM) Go snorkelling at Tioman Island. Seconded! Unbelievable... And then stay up all night on the beach and watch the sun rise...

wakingdream	Jan 27 2008, 01:13 PM Post #7
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5747 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	No one should miss Sepilok. Visit Taman Negara National Park. -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

testing3000	Feb 19 2008, 03:29 AM Post #8
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 19-February 08 Member No.: 143784 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Good listing...I have come up with my own list - all in the wild outdoor of Peninsular Malaysia: 1. climb mt tahan (taman negara) 2. walk on the canopy walk in Taman Negara 3. visit waterfall in sungai lembing for the rainbow in the waterfall early in the morning 4. rafting in Kuala Kubu Baru 5. plant a mangrove tree in Kuala Selangor 6. watch blinking fireflies on tree along a river in Kuala Selangor 7. volunteer for a turtle conservation program in Melaka 8. saving seahorses in Johor 9. bird watching / photography in Fraser's Hill 10. visit the elephant sanctuary in Kuala Gandah

meen71	May 30 2008, 03:13 PM Post #9
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 8-May 08 Member No.: 179283 Nominate me as a Local Expert	How about Niah CAVE & Mulu Cave in Miri Sarawak... Both of them are superb!

pete_n	Jul 2 2008, 12:24 AM Post #10
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 7-May 08 Member No.: 178724 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Are you sure you swim in the straits of Malacca? It is the dirtiest straits and most polluted straits in the world Here is my list to do in Malacca - eat satay celup - eat chicken rice ball - eat nyoya food (mee siam, mee rebus, top hat...) - eat cendol .. .. just too much nice food to eat in Malacca!!!

inasia2008	Jul 2 2008, 12:27 AM Post #11
Unregistered	QUOTE(miwe28 @ May 10 2007, 06:14 PM) 10 must do's when you visit Malaysia: - Swim with the Barracudas off Sipadan Island, Sabah - Carry and hug an Orangutan at the sepilok orang utan wildlife centre - Eat Durians just after it falls off its tree - Take a walk on the KLCC sky bridge - Ride the Light Rail Transit from one end to the other - the third longest fully-automated driverless metro system in the world. - Walk up all the steps at Batu Caves - Eat rabbit satay - Take a walk on the longest 'canopy walk' of its kind in the world at Taman Negara, Pahang - Have a swim in the Straits of Malacca - the busiest shipping lane in the world - Stay a night (or a few) in one of the 6118 rooms at the worlds largest hotel, First World hotel at Genting Highlands - I live 45 minutes away from this place and haven't stayed there yet! Additions are most welcomed. Swim with Barracudas and eat rabbit satay? hmmm....

mosokikee	Jul 4 2008, 04:13 AM Post #12
Wanderer Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 2-July 08 Member No.: 206638 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Must visit Penang and Malacca as there are historical cities with unique attractions.. I really like these places:)

ScottWoz	Aug 26 2008, 03:28 AM Post #13
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6674 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Cambodia to Thailand Member No.: 124	Plus the food in Penang is second to none.. -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: Chiang Rai, Thailand

catherine_tramp	Sep 4 2008, 05:00 AM Post #14
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 20-November 07 Member No.: 108215 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(miwe28 @ May 10 2007, 04:14 AM) 10 must do's when you visit Malaysia: - Swim with the Barracudas off Sipadan Island, Sabah - Carry and hug an Orangutan at the sepilok orang utan wildlife centre - Eat Durians just after it falls off its tree - Take a walk on the KLCC sky bridge - Ride the Light Rail Transit from one end to the other - the third longest fully-automated driverless metro system in the world. - Walk up all the steps at Batu Caves - Eat rabbit satay - Take a walk on the longest 'canopy walk' of its kind in the world at Taman Negara, Pahang - Have a swim in the Straits of Malacca - the busiest shipping lane in the world - Stay a night (or a few) in one of the 6118 rooms at the worlds largest hotel, First World hotel at Genting Highlands - I live 45 minutes away from this place and haven't stayed there yet! Additions are most welcomed. shop at the so-called golden triangle in KL! have a taste of ramadan buffet at our hotel in malaysia. go to georgetown for a breather. then off to sabah. -------------------- "going the other way from home" by catherine pablico, 24, of manila, and later, of the world's grandest and most fabulous places

barsie	Sep 19 2008, 11:37 AM Post #15
Globetrotter Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 8-June 08 From: Chester, England Member No.: 195337 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Am amazed no ones mentioned Perhentian Islands most beautiful islands i've ever seen. Also stay at Ringo's guest house in Melacca. -------------------- Would be life traveler. Visit BackPackingShop

ScottWoz	Sep 20 2008, 09:09 PM Post #16
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6674 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Cambodia to Thailand Member No.: 124	Totally. Best beaches by far. Seen nothing like it in my life.. -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: Chiang Rai, Thailand

nhonho_88	Oct 1 2008, 10:52 PM Post #17
Drifter Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 17-August 08 Member No.: 226759 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Can you tell more about the " Orangutan at the sepilok orang utan wildlife centre" I search a lot but I still do not understand Malaysia is near my country and I will try to visit once. -------------------- Travel Vietnam \| Vietnam Adventure Holiday \| Huong Hai Junk

chelsina	Nov 14 2008, 10:36 PM Post #18
Armchair Adventurer Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 25-March 07 Member No.: 45258 Nominate me as a Local Expert	There are several nice places to visit : 1) white water river rafting at Sungai Singoh! (Ultimate challenge for river rafting in M'sia) 2) Caving at Gua Batu Maloi (Negeri Sembilan) (the only granite cave in Msia) 3) Try riverboarding in Malaysia (a newly introduced extreme sport) 4) Gua Tempurung (Grand Tour)

veraeland	Dec 3 2008, 02:27 AM Post #19
Wanderer Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 25-November 08 Member No.: 261142 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Wow, it's awesome. Thanks for your useful tips. Malaysia is in fact an attractive country and perfect travel destination for travelers who wanna get more close to South Asia culture and sightseeing. http://www.tours4fun.com/more-south-east-asia-tours/

astuteman	Dec 10 2008, 02:41 AM Post #20
Wanderer Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 29-October 08 Member No.: 254512 Nominate me as a Local Expert	I think i only try - Walk up all the steps at Batu Caves And i want to go snorkelling at Tioman Island

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