Situated within the Bukit Merah Laketown Resort about 80km away from Penang Island, the Orang Utan Island is a research institution dedicated to the preservation and research of orangutans.
Take a short ferry ride to reach the island. The island was developed to resemble the orangutan’s natural habitat as closely as possible, its vegetation similar to the rainforests in Sumatra and Borneo. For a more hands on approach, visitors are able to educate themselves by observing the orangutans firsthand at the conservation center, as they walk through a 100m steel caged tunnel that traverses the conservation site.
Continue on to the Matang Mangrove Forest, the 40,000-hectare mangrove forest is recognized as the best managed sustainable mangrove ecosystem in the world. Stroll on the wooden boardwalk to get a closer look at the mangrove trees, watch out also for coastal birds, colorful crabs, mud skippers or other animals that live in the muddy coastal floor of the mangrove ecosystem.
Visit the charcoal processing sites with their unique and traditional method of charcoal making.
Leave the comfort of your hotel room and toil with us for a day in the largest fruits farm in the Northern region of Malaysia. With more than 20 types of seasonal and non-seasonal tropical fruit trees, undisturbed virgin forest and controlled environment vegetable farms; it will give you a fascinating experience and bring back memories of yesteryears when farming was a way of life. During the guided tour, you will be able to work alongside our farm workers in harvesting, pruning, planting and enjoying the fruits in season.
A visit to our traditional herbs garden and rubber plantation will give you an extra knowledge and feel for our local farming culture. A famous Malay proverb says "Berbudi pada tanah, hasilnya pasti" which means "Give to nature, reap the benefits", and this truly represents the spirit of farming. So fold up your sleeves and work the land with us for a day and bring back the nostalgia of toiling to harvest the fruits of your labour!
Sé bienvenido en lo más profundo de la jungla y descubre la inmensa hospitalidad de las etnias residentes en Sabah. Este viaje emocional te trasladará al pasado y conocerás cómo vivían las diferentes tribus de Borneo ya que cada casa representa a un grupo tribal diferente. Sumérgete en sus costumbres y aprende a vivir de una forma simple aunque con otro tipo de complicaciones.
Intenta imaginar qué te encontrarás a medida que te aproximas a la primera parada de la ruta a través de densos paisajes tropicales. A medida que paseas por la villa cultural de Mari-Mari, a tan sólo 25 minutos de la gran ciudad, te irás topando con cabañas en las que verás demostraciones de las actividades cotidianas del pasado que han sobrevivido hasta nuestros días. Aquí verás cómo elaboran cerbatanas y aprenderás a hacer fuego con bambú con técnicas prehistóricas para crear chispas sin ayudas modernas como el mechero. También te mostrarán sus tatuajes, cómo los hacen y qué significan.
Disfruta de una suculenta comida –bebidas no incluidas- en el pueblo acompañado por sus habitantes. Al final de esta apasionante jornada a través del tiempo, habrás visto, oído, degustado y experimentado la esencia del auténtico Sabah: un íntimo encuentro con Borneo, el hogar de tres países y docenas de idiomas.
Start the morning by visiting the batik cottage industry and learn about the traditional art of fabric making by using wax and dyes. Stop at a fruit stall to be introduced to the many varieties of fruits produced by the local farmers, and also learn how a rubber tree is tapped.
Continue the journey to visit the traditional malay village and the famous Snake Temple. Drive along the coastline to George Town where lunch will be served. Visit Fort Cornwallis that was built in 1808, the fort also marks the spot where Sir Francis Light first landed on this island. Proceed to the Chinese clan jetties, a village built on stilts over the sea and populated by members of the same clan. Visit the Penang State Museum which houses a collection of historical items and the Burmese & Thai Buddhist Temple.
State Museum closed on Fridays, will be replaced with Little India. As you go around the city, you will get to see many beautiful colonial & heritage buildings. Grab the opportunity to take some photograph of the popular street arts that can be found around the city.
Go on a private tour of Langkawi. This is a tailor-made tour with an OPTION to visit some of the highlights on the island as follows: - Makam Mahsuri - The tomb of a woman wrongly accused of adultery and who upon being executed bled white blood which signified her innocence. - Atma Alam - a handicraft and batik studio. - Laman Padi - The Rice Museum. - Galeria Perdana - The Gallery that houses an impressive collection of over 2,500 gifts and awards given by eminent world leaders.
- Cable Car - enjoy a 15-minute glide through virgin rainforest and waterfall to the peak of Gunung Mat Chincang. - Crocodile Farm - you can view the many species of crocs and alligators. - Bird Paradise - with hundreds of the world's rarest and most beautiful birds greeting you as you stroll through tropical gardens. - Underwater World - it is one of the largest marine and fresh water aquaria in South East Asia. - Kuah town - Kuah town is a bustling shopping center. - Lagenda Park – This is a scenic park with beautiful gardens of vivid local blooms, plants and trees.
The perfect introduction to Sarawak’s historic capital, this tour includes Kuching’s Chinatown, the Cat Statue (Kuching means “Cat” in Malay), the colourful Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, the Civic Centre Viewing Platform and the world famous Sarawak Museum.
Across river, visit the unique Cat Museum, passing the magnificent State Mosque and the Astana, the former residence of the White Rajahs. Return via the golden-domed City Mosque and proceed on foot through Old Kuching, visiting the colourful Central Markets with spice dealers and textile shops.
Pass by the heritage buildings of the White Rajah era, the Pavilion, the Square Tower, the Court House, the Charles Brooke Monument and the Post Office.
Meeting point: Ex-City Hotel at 09.00Hrs and 14.00Hrs / Ex-Damai Area Hotel at 08.15Hrs and 13.00Hr. Tours run from 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm. Note: Cat Museum is closed on Mondays.
El gran Circuito Internacional de Sepang abre sus puertas un año más para congregar a los mejores pilotos de la Fórmula 1 en una carrera adrenalínica por sus curvas y largas rectas, y en la que la climatología se convierte en un factor fundamental.
DESTACAMOS:
* Elige entre diferentes opciones de entrada para aprovechar al máximo tu tiempo
* Contágiate de la vibrante atmósfera con increíbles actividades dentro y fuera de pista
* Contempla a tus conductores favoritos de Fórmula 1 en plena acción
¡El Gran Premio de Malasia de Fórmula 1 2016 ya tiene fecha en el calendario! Por primera vez en muchos años, pasa a celebrarse en la recta final, inmediatamente después del Gran Premio de Singapur, del 30 de septiembre al 2 de octubre. Prepárate para asistir a emocionantes eventos que incluyen una carrera de demostración, auto carnival, programas de aproximación de los fans a los pilotos, y un espectacular concierto después de la carrera. No te pierdas una cita que promete no dejarte indiferente.
Si deseas absorber toda la emoción de Sepang, disfruta de un mejorado programa de actividades pensadas para toda la familia en el circuito con el famoso X-track, que vuelve por petición popular exhibiendo la emociones más fuertes del motor con derrapes, rallyes, go-karting y paseos en quads, para aficionados de todas las edades.
Elige el tipo de asiento que más te convenga:
- Grandstand F (asiento libre): Si deseas gozar de vistas panorámicas del circuito, Grandstand F te las proporciona. Situada enfrente de la Torre, esta tribuna ofrece vistas a los lados norte y sur de la pista. Disfruta de vistas traseras de la línea de salida/llegada, vistas de las curvas 2, 6, 7 y 8 y de la curva cerrada de la Torre.
- Main Grandstand – Citrine (asiento libre): Se corresponden con los asientos del Nivel Bajo de South Main Grandstand. Ofrece una visión clara de todo el circuito sur: al menos 6 vueltas diferentes y una recta.
El Nivel Bajo de Mall Grandstand está dividido en 5 categorías de asientos. La zona North Mall ofrece asientos de categoría Crystal, Turquoise, Jade y Garnet mientras que los asientos de la la zona South Mall se conocen por el nombre de Citrine.
- Grandstand K1 (asiento libre): Aparte de vistas a las primeras curvas de la carrera (una cerrada a la derecha seguida de una a la izquierda), los asientos también te ofrecen una gran vista de la recta principal y el inicio/línea de meta. Accesible desde el Centro de Bienvenida.
Imagine travelling back to the time where you can experience the old days of Penang!
We will begin with visiting Pinaon Time Tunnel, walk along the narrow foot path which is like going through the tunnel as the rich history of Penang unfold along the way. Then continue to the first Camera Museum in south East Asia where vintage cameras from various parts of the world are display; together with the heritage building, it will give you the feel like the olden days of Penang.
Last stop will be the Interactive Museum Gallery located in the heart of George Town which showcases the rich heritage of Penang. Interesting miniature figurines of famous landmarks are displayed, take photos of trick art and life size 3D murals/pictures for that add-on special effect to your photos!
The Baba Nyonya Museum is also known as the Chung Keng Kooi Mansion. This was formally a private home belonging to a Chinese Kapitan who was the head of the Hai San secret society. Be amazed at how well this house has been restored. The antique furniture and woodwork is simply awesome. The Protestant Cemetery on the landward side of The Mansion deserves to be explored at leisure. Shaded by frangipani trees, it is the final resting place of Penang's European pioneers such a Francis Light and several early Governors. Penang's latest offering - ''The Chocolate Boutique'' brings you more than 80 different types of high quality chocolate from Beryl's. The mansion is divided into various chocolate rooms with different themes including Tiramasu, Fruits, Health, Sweetheart, Coffee, Panned Chocolate and Malaysia Collection. Stop at the Botanical Gardens for a stroll. The Botanical Gardens which is also known as the Waterfall Gardens was set up by the British in 1884. See native and hybrid orchids, cactus plant collection, varied collection of ferns, bamboo plants flowering trees and shrubs. The host, the long tail macaque adds some excitement to the visit.
It is a tour specially designed for your enjoyment. Visit Lagenda Park, a theme park solely created to recapture the glorious history of Langkawi Legends. The park brings to life the mystifying events and romantic legends that’s earned Langkawi the name, The Isles of Legends. Spend some time in a rubber estate. If you are lucky, you will get a chance to see a skilful rubber tapper at work. Next, Tanjung Rhu Beach is simply gorgeous.
Sandy white beach, emerald sea and blue sky, timeless outcrop and evergreen mangrove. Take a stroll on the beach and discover a new definition for tranquility and peace. Walk into a typical Malay home. Be introduced to the different types of spices and fruit trees grown in the compound. Mingle with the children while you absorb the ambience of a typical village lifestyle.
Culminating this tour is a visit to Laman Padi, Malaysia’s only rice garden and museum showcasing the various aspect of padi cultivation, from its rich heritage and history to its recent developments while viewing fascinating exhibits at the Museum.