Peninsula Malaysia

Pangkor Island

The region known as Peninsula covers the areas within about four hours drive of KL. This region offers a range of things to do and see, including cool highlands complete with tea plantations, the historic city of Malacca and Malaysia's largest national park.

Pangkor Island

A relaxing island escape with stunning beaches and excellent accommodation.

Pangkor Island takes pride in its reputation for offering the quiet, laid-back Malaysian beach experience that might be lacking in some of the larger destinations. Beautiful sandy beaches are the clear highlight, with accommodation options dotted around the 8 square kilometre island ranging from simple beach huts up to five-star resorts.

If they can drag themselves way from the pristine beaches, visitors can also enjoy the old fishing villages, explore the impressive Fu Lin and Kali Amman Temples and check out the old Dutch Fort.
For an extra special treat the privately owned island of Pangkor Laut is an exclusive resort experience that regularly scoops the international spa and resort awards pool.

Malacca

Malacca

A fascinating and exciting city offering a snapshot of both old and new Malaysia.

Malacca, known as Melaka in the Malay language, is a diverse and eclectic city divided into old and new towns. The compact old town is full of interesting historical and cultural highlights, particularly around the town square and waterfront areas. Visitors can explore the many sights, such as St Paul's Hill, St John's Fort, Kampung Hulu's Mosque (the oldest in Malaysia), the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum and more by following the sign-posted heritage trail that weaves around the compact streets. Jonker Street is another highlight - a narrow street full of cafés, antique and collectible shops of all kinds buzzing with activity day & night.

Taman Negara

Taman Negara

Experience the wonder of Malaysia’s largest national park.

Malaysia's largest national park, and reputed to be the world's oldest tropical rainforest, Taman Negara today offers an exciting range of eco-tourism experiences. Keen hikers can climb to the Malaysian Peninsula's highest point, Gunung Tahan. Animal-spotters should keep their eyes peeled for glimpses of the Asian Elephant, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Red Junglefowl and possibly even a Malayan Tiger. Other must-do's include a canopy walkway, caving, jungle trekking and exploring the Tahan River.

Highlands

A cool climate adventure through Malaysia’s surprising and inviting geographic high points.

The highlands are a fascinating mixture of lush green vegetation, undulating tea estates, colonial history and traditional tribal inhabitants. The highest point on Peninsular Malaysia, and with temperatures rarely topping 25 degrees, the highlands make a cool change from the rest of the country, too. Its relative remoteness and off-the-tourist-beaten-path feel make for an inspiring high-altitude sojourn.

The Cameron Highlands is the largest of these regions, and here visitors will discover a landscape rich in native and agricultural flora. The area has been a rich agricultural resource since the 1930's, with tea and flower production the two most important crops. Some of the flowers that flourish in this high-altitude environment cannot be found in other parts of Malaysia. Following the main road through the region will take you through a string of small towns, where accommodation and supplies can easily be found.

Hioghlands

Fraser's Hill is another highland region that's a mixed-up but enticing blend of colonial history and local flavour - it is named for the 'colourful' Scotsman who established, amongst other more legitimate businesses, the region's first opium and gambling dens. Here you'll enjoy cool climate jungle where a golf course sits next to a mosque, which is next to an English-style country house.