Faces of
Malaysia
Sandakan

Sandakan is a starting point for ecotourism destinations such as the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary,Turtle Islands Park, Kinabatangan River and Gomantong Caves.

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.

Backpacking Malaysia
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Taman Panorama

address: Bukit Pak Apil, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Taman-Panorama-Bukit-Pak-Apil-Kuala-Terengganu-downtown-view.jpg, View Point on Bukit Pak Apil offering panoramic views of Kuala Terengganu
View Point on Bukit Pak Apil offering panoramic views of Kuala Terengganu

Getting There
Bukit Pak Apil is located just at the South of the KT city center between Jalan Kemajuan and Jalan Cherung Lanjut. The walk / hike up the hill (5min to the halfway point with a playground and orchid garden, another 10min for the way up the highest point) starts from the parking area at Jalan Kemajuan near the junction to Jalan Air Jernih / Jalan Cherung Lanjut.

Taman Panorama offers fresh air with lots of greeneries and calming views of the ocean and city center when you reach the peak.

 

Taman Panorama Gallery:

Downtown View,Taman Panorama Downtown View,Taman Panorama road up the hill,Taman Panorama view west towards the bridge of Terengganu River,Taman Panorama view west to bridge and Islamic Civilisation Park,Taman Panorama view east towards the sea,Taman Panorama viewing east,Taman Panorama view tower,Taman Panorama pedestrian walkway up the hill,Taman Panorama pedestrian walkway,Taman Panorama

pedestrian walkway
the first part of the hike up the hill will be along this elevated walkway through the greenery of Bukit Pak Apil


road up to the top
After the playground and recreation area, the 2nd leg of the "hike" (it takes about 15min to reach the top from the parking at the foot of the hill) is along this road. At the top of the hill is a view tower and abandoned mansion (at the time of writing this in early 2013), which was supposed to be or will be a restaurant or function hall


view from Taman Panorama
the panoramic view from the top with the bridge on the left and the city center on the right


view to bridge over Terengganu River
view to the West towards Sultan Mahmud Bridge (the highway) over the Terengganu River, and the Islamic Civilisation Park with the Crystal Mosque just behind on the left


sea view, Taman Panorama
view towards the sea (where Batu Burok Beach is located) and the Chinese Cemetary



Hotels in Kuala Terengganu
Attractions

Tian Hou Temple, Kuala Terengganu

Buddhist temple at the bank of Sungai Terengganu and next to Kampung Cina

Pasar Besar Kedai Payang (Central Market), Kuala Terengganu

The colourful wet and dry market of KT is right next to Chinatown and along the Terengganu River. At the entrance are still traditional trishaws taking costumers back to their home.

Attractions

Chinatown Singapore, Singapore

Singapore′s Chinatown is the traditional Chinese quarters of the city. Today it is a major tourist attraction with national heritage sites, souvenir markets and beautifully restored traditional shop houses

Batu Kucing, Pulau Lang Tengah

Lookout rock in the south-east of Pulau Lang Tengah with spectacular views