Malaysia

Penang is an ideal balance between city and island-living - making it one of Malaysia's top tourist destinations for cultural enrichment, nature scenery and shopping. These tours provide a wide choice of places to visit that span different categories of culture, nature and modernity. Take your pick of tours here that will allow you to experience Penang in the best way possible.

Beside the Petronas Twin Towers lies the awesome sight of KL Tower, the tallest tower in Southeast Asia. It stands majestically atop Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill) at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level, is one of the first and perhaps most enduring images a visitor to KL will encounter. KL Tower was built to endure against wind pressure of 190 miles per hour.

KL Tower, the 4th tallest of its kind in the world, was erected as a telecommunication tower to improve the quality of telecommunications and broadcasting transmissions. It doubles as an exciting destination with much to offer visitors in terms of cultural activities, shopping bargains, and even the ambience of a forest reserve!

Completed in 1996 after taking 4 years to build, the tower's beautiful architectural design and motive reflects rich Islamic Heritage. This was the brain child of local architects, Kumpulan Serineka Sdn Bhd, who successfully blended Eastern architecture with Western technology to build such an elegant tower.

Dome shaped arches at every doorway on the upper ground floor are decorated with glass that illuminates like giant diamonds whose surfaces are arranged according to the form of traditional Islamic "Muqarnas". This Iranian forms larger brusque patterns at the bottom to symbolize the seven layers of the sky. The receding shape of the apex symbolizes the sun ray whereby it is also a symbol of man's journey towards perfection.

The soffit of the tower head is decorated with vertical rib structure on the outer layer on which the aluminum Islamic design is drawn. This, however, can only be seen from the pedestrian mall and the buildings around the tower.

Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle, KL's business and entertainment district, KL Tower is just a stroll away from major hotels and shopping establishments. The tower is also easily accessible as there are regular public
transportation.

The Kuala Lumpur Tower (officially known as Menara Kuala Lumpur; referred later as KL Tower) is a tall tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was built in 1995. It is used for communication purposes and features an antenna that reaches 421 m (1,381 ft), which currently makes it the fifth tallest tower in the world. The roof of the pod is at 335 m (1,099 ft). The rest of the tower below has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners a beautiful view of the city. Races are organised yearly where participants race up the stairs to the top. The tower becomes as the Islamic falak observatory to look for the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Muslim month of Ramadhan, Syawal, and Zulhijjah, to celebrate fasting month of Ramadhan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha.

Langkawi, Malaysia

Langkawi comprises a group of 99 tropical islands lying off the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 30km from Kuala Perlis and 51 km from Kuala Kedah on the mainland. The main island is popularly known as Pulau Langkawi. The islands are blessed with an intriguing heritage of fabulous myths and legends of ogres and gigantic birds, warriors and fairy princesses, battles and romance.

As a natural paradise, the islands are perhaps unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia. With a geological history dating back 500 million odd years, the islands contain unique rock formations that stir the imagination and baffle the mind. Numerous caves, with their stunning stalactites and stalagmites, taunt the adventurous to unravel their ancient secrets.

Fine beaches offer sun-filled days of complete relaxation. The clear emerald waters around the islands provide numeours opportunities for a host of water sports and recreational activities. The enchanting marine life beneath the waters of Langkawi's islands also beckon diving enthusiasts.