Kuala Terengganu is located at on at the east coast of the peninsula at the mouth of the Sungai Terengganu river. It’s the capital of the state of Terengganu which forms together with Kedah and Kelatan the heartland of malay culture. KT is good stop for one or 2 days before moving on along the eastcoast or towards the National Park / Tasik Kenyir. There are also day trips available to Pulau Rendang (Island) and Tasik Kenyir (Lake)

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the state of Sabah on Borneo. With an estimated population of 532,129 in the city and 700,000 in the urban area, it is the largest urban centre in Sabah and the sixth largest in Malaysia. It is located close to Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South-East Asia.

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)

View from Penang Hill over Georgetown (photo: lethnjm) View from Penang Hill over Georgetown (photo: lethnjm) Hill system with hill resort (highest point 833m above sea level) about 6km from city centre of Georgetown. Bukit Bendera is 735m above sea level and can be reached by Penang Hill Railway The railway journey (2km) takes about half an hour. Alternatively there is a 5.1km tarred road. It’s also a popular hiking route and takes about 2 to 3 hours hike to reach the top. Opening Hours: Penang Hills - Opens 7 days a week Train service - Going up, 6:30am to 9:30pm. Saturday extend until 11:30pm Going down, 6:45am to 9:15pm. Saturday extend until 11:15pm Bellevue Bird Park - Opens seven days a week, 9am to 6pm Admission: Train - RM4 per trip Bellevue Hotel Bird Park - RM4 (Adult), RM2 (Children) Taxi from George Town about RM20, from Batu Feringghi about RM30 - to the foot hill only. To get on top of the hill you need 4WD vehicle.

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