Inselhopping Malaysia: Borneo, Penang & Langkawi (inkl. 5 Ausflüge)

About the destination: Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and largest city of the state of Sarawak in Malaysia, and also the capital of the Kuching Division. The city lies along the Sarawak River at the southwestern tip of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Kuching is a major food destination for visitors and the main gateway for travelers heading to Sarawak and Borneo. Kuching Wetlands National Park is located about 30 kilometers from the city, and there are many other attractions in and around Kuching, including Bako National Park, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, the Rainforest World Music Festival, the state assembly building, The Astana, Fort Margherita, the Kuching Cat Museum, and the Sarawak State Museum. The city has become one of the key industrial and commercial centers in East Malaysia. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Tua Pek Kong Temple, Jl. Padungan – The oldest Chinese temple in Kuching, strategically located in the heart of the city. • Sultan Iskandar Planetarium – The first planetarium ever built in Malaysia, located within the Kuching Civic Centre complex. • Kuching Civic Centre – The best place to enjoy a 360° aerial view of Kuching City. • Kuching City Mosque – Formerly the main mosque for Kuching residents and once known as the Sarawak State Mosque; it was later re-designated as the Kuching Divisional Mosque. • Kuching Waterfront. • Friendship Garden – A garden developed as a symbol of friendship between China and Malaysia.

About the destination: Penang is a Malaysian state situated on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, bordered by the Strait of Malacca. It is divided into two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is found, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula. Penang is one of the most advanced and economically significant states in Malaysia and is a popular tourist spot. George Town is currently recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. KEY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - UNESCO World Heritage Zone & Armenian Street: This is an ancient historical area located in the heart of the UNESCO Heritage Zone in downtown Georgetown. - Penang Hill: This location likely offers the best view of Georgetown, particularly at night. - Penang Botanic Gardens: Established by Britain's Charles Curtis in 1884, these gardens are often referred to as the Waterfall Gardens by locals due to a small waterfall within the gardens. - Pulau Jerejak Resort: This tropical island is situated directly across the channel from the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, on the southeastern coast of Penang Island. The island is now open to the public as a recreational resort. - Tropical Fruit Farm. - Penang Durian Farm: The Snake Temple was built in 1850 in honor of the famous Chinese monk Chor Soo Kong. Located in the small town of Bayan Lepas on the edge of a highway, the Snake Temple is known for housing pit vipers within its grounds.

About the destination: Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi the Jewel of Kedah, is an archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea, located about 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, also known as Seven Wells. - Cable Car. A cable car that goes to the top of a hill offering a great view of Pantai Cenang. - Gunung Raya. Offers spectacular views from the lookout point at the top. - Crocodile Adventureland. - Laman Padi Rice Garden. - Legend Garden. - Underwater World. - Eagle Square. - Oriental Village.