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Cherating

Cherating is the only real backpacker hub at the east coast of the peninsula on the mainland. Offering plenty of affordable chalets and a relaxed atmosphere, it is good place to stop for a night or two on the way up or down the east coast. The beach itself is not that spectacular and misses the palm directly at the beach. But it has a good vibe and few things you can do like taking a tour or renting a kayak up the river into the mangroves. There is also an active surfer scene when the waves are right. Cherating is located about 30km or 1h by local bus north of Kuantan.

Taman Negara

Taman Negara National Park was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after Independence, which literally means “national park” in Malay. The total area of Taman Negara is 4,343 km².

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Red Palm Hostel, Kuala Lumpur

Red Palm Hostel, Kuala Lumpur

Small award-winning hostel for backpackers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.redpalm-kl.com
Blue Guru Dive Centre, Kuraburi

Blue Guru Dive Centre, Kuraburi

Dive centre located in Kuraburi, Thailand offering affordable dive trips to the magnificent Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock.
www.blue-guru.org
Betel Box Hostel and Tours, Singapore

Betel Box Hostel & Tours, Singapore

backpacker hostel in Singapore's Katong and Geylang district offering a variety of tours
www.betelbox.com
Travellers Palm Lodge, Kuala Lumpur

Travellers Palm Lodge, Kuala Lumpur

charming hostel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.travellerspalm-kl.com
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Images from Under

Underwater video production in Asia by Rems Production. Images from Under supplies information and media content for the dive section of Backpacking Asia.
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Equator Hostel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Equator Hostel, Kuala Lumpur

vibrant backpacker hostel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
www.equatorhostel.com
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Language

English is widely spoken so it’s very easy to get by. Though a few words of malay (Bahasa Malaysia) are always handy and will impress people. Malay is the official language but due to the multiracial character of the country you’ll find many languages spoken like Chinese (mandarin, cantonese, hokkien,...), Tamil among the Indians and several more languages on Borneo.

Things to do & see
Kuala Lumpur, Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple

Founded in 1873, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur. It is situated at edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar (formerly High Street). ... more
Kuala Terengganu, Teregganu State Museum

Acclaimed as the largest museum in South East Asia, the Terengganu State Museum Complex houses century old artefacts and artworks of rich and colourful heritage ... more
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