Faces of
Malaysia
Penang

Penang is the name of an island in the Straits of Malacca, and also of one of the states of Malaysia, located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite. The city Georgetown is the 2nd biggest city in Malaysia and traveller′s hub.

Melaka

Melaka (a.k.a. Malacca) is the capital of the Malaysian state of Malacca.
Traditionally, the spot where Melaka stands today was the center of Malaccan history. It was the capital of the Malaccan Sultanate and the center of the Malay world in the 15th and the 16th century before it fell to the Portuguese in 1511. Centuries of colonization by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British have shaped the architecture of the town.

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
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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

Turtle Alley (Lorong Penyu), Kuala Terengganu

Narrow lane in Chinatown (Kampung Cina) that has been beautified and themed witn art works about turtle to remind us of the endangered status of turtles that nest at the beaches of Terengganu

Pantai Batu Buruk (Beach), Kuala Terengganu

The beach is close to city center. The name literally means Beach of the Ugly Stone. It is popular to visit by the locals but it is considered too dangerous for swimming.

Attractions

Forest Walk, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Singapore

An Elevated Walkway at eye-level with the canopy of secondary forest of Telok Blangah Hill - part of the Southern Ridges

Historical Quarters, Kota Bharu

part of the city center with lots of museums, the Grand Palace, the Muhammadi Mosque and the tourist office