3* Ferringhi Beach Hotel
Across the road from a small sandy beach, which is reached by footbridge.
4* Grand Plaza Parkroyal
This recently renovated hotel is set alongside the sands of popular Batu Ferringhi Beach.

3*plus Berjaya Langkawi Resort & Spa
Occupying 70 acres nestling at the edge of the tropical rain-forest.
4* Pelangi Beach Resort
Designed in the style of a Malay village, set in 25 acres of tropical gardens by a sandy beach.

  Travellers Guide to Malaysia Area

Beaches
The best beaches lie on the east coast of Malaysia with superb snorkelling and endless white sand beaches. Penang's most popular are Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi, and Teluk Bahang explore one of the offshore islands such as Pulau Langkawi or take a boat cruise and tour the area.

Sports
Malaysia has ideal conditions for snorkelling scuba diving and swimming with fantastic marine life around

the Peninsula's east coast islands. Mountains, national parks and tropical rainforests are perfect for

trekking or river safaris. Golf, tennis and traditional kite flying are other favourites.

Local tastes
With Chinese, Malay and Indian influences, chicken satay is Malaysia’s famous speciality.

Locals dine buffet style, nasi campur, with steamed rice served with a choice of meat and vegetables.

Tthe seafood is excellent with noodles and wash it down with a Tiger beer.

Evening flavour
When it comes to evenings, Thailand stands unrivalled - Bangkok, once only known for the seedy

sights of Pat Pong, it’s now part of the world’s premier nightlife scene. Further south, you’ll find a more

chilled atmosphere, with plenty of variety, from tranquil beach bars to the tourist bar strips of Phuket,

PattayaPhi Phi and Koh Samui.

Best buys
From silver, brass and pewter to pottery and beautiful batiks, Malaysian handicrafts are a great souvenir. You’ll find huge malls in Kuala Lumpur and Georgetown, Penang and for a real taste of Malaysia, engage in some lively banter in the night markets.

Live the Experience
Sail to Langkawi's Mangrove Forest to explore spectacular Far East scenery and fascinating wildlife including the resident brown eagles. Spend a night on Turtle Island, Borneo, to watch green sea turtles laying their eggs and see orang-utans in their natural habitats. Experience the sights and sounds of Kuala Lumpur on a fascinating city tour.

When to visit Malaysia:

Anytime of the year with malaysian tropical year round temperatures.

It is rainy in the east from November to February, while August is the wettest time in the west.
GMT: + 8 hrs
Language: Bahasa Malaysia and English. Currency: Ringgit
High lights Christmas & New Year and Chinese New Year - 29 Jan 2006.