Flavour of Malaysia

Visit to Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). Spread over 1528 hectares the institute contains both regenerated and secondary forest which together hold hundreds of plant life species. FRIM offers a real nature experience and the chance to enjoy the flora and faunas well as the remains of an old Orang Asli settlement. Today’s activities include cycling along one of the trails, rubber tapping and, the highlight for many, a walk along the 200m Canopy Walk located 30m above the ground.

Heading out of the city again you’ll have the unique opportunity to visit Dark Cave, the largest of the Batu Caves. The cave consists of about 2km of surveyed passages and is made up of seven main chambers each with its own special features – stalagmites, stalactites, flowstone, cave pearls, curtain columns are all in evidence. This is a unique and fascinating world. (BL)

You’ll take the train from Labu station back to Kuala Lumpur. Upon arrival, you’ll transfer by bus to Kuala Tahan from where you'll take a short water taxi ride to your accommodation. Kuala Tahan acts as the gateway to Taman Negara NP, and the sense of excitement will start to grow once you reach here. A lunch stop (own expense) will be made en route. Upon arrival at here you'll need complete the formalities of park registration before checking in to your accommodation. You'll have a little time to relax after your journey, then after dinner you’ll have the opportunity to take a guided night walk into the jungle (additional charge). 

Mutiara Taman Negara Lodge (AA) – 2 nights (BLD)

After breakfast, you head to Kuala Kangsar. Visit its unique Ubudiah Mosque - a magnificent building with golden dome - and the former palace of the Sultan of Perak with its intricate woodcarving. From Kuala Kangsar you drive up to Taiping and visit the oldest museum in Peninsula Malaysia, Perak Museum. Then, take a drive around Taiping’s breathtaking lake gardens and soak up a myriad spread of English colonial leftovers while your guide regales you with behind-the-scene tales. Then onto the Taiping War Cemetery which is a major Allied war cemetery in Malaysia. It contains the graves of 826 Allied soldiers of the Commonwealth fighting the Japanese in the "Campaign in Malaya" of December 1941 - February 1942. The casualties include soldiers from the Royal Malay Regiment, Gurkha, British and Australian troops. The cemetery is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Another Taiping’s best kept secret is a temple that is crowned by ornate roofing made entirely of porcelain culinary wares like saucers, cups, spoons, pots and plates. An old tale has it that the villagers were so poor they could not pay for decorative roofing works to complete the temple. In the end, everyone chipped in with whatever they could find in the kitchen and gave the temple its striking features today. 

The Flemington Hotel (AAAA) - 1 night - Swimming Pool (B)