Located roughly about 70km from Kuala Lumpur is the district of Sepang. Known for being the site in where the Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located, the district of Sepang has gained global recognition for being home to the Speang F1 International Circuit and the Silicon Valley of Southeast Asia; Cyberjaya. A great hotel to accommodate yourself in which is convenient for those looking for things to do in Sepang is the luxury and elegant AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort.
There are many historic locations in Malaysia that shaped the nation into what it is today. One such location is the historic city of Malacca. Malacca was a port city, and given the significance of Malacca in East and West trading routes, the city was at the forefront Malaysia’s trade, economic and cultural activity. Although the city no longer is as prominent as it used to be in the past, its deep historic roots and rich culture make it one of the most fascinating locations in Malaysia.
Located 148km from Kuala Lumpur and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, “The Historic City” is the subject of many day tours. The Historical Malacca Full-Day Tour is one of the most insightful tours you can go on. Starting with a hotel pick-up, you are taken to the historical city of Malacca where you will see some breath-taking architecture. One of the fascinating aspects of Malacca is that the city still has influences of the Malay Sultanate, as well as the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonists. As you proceed with the tour you will be given interesting facts, figures, details, legends and stories about the city and its various landmarks by the experienced tour guides. Some of the highlights of Malacca include the ruins of the 17th Century St. Paul’s Cathedral, the enchanting Antique Street, the spiritual Cheng Hoon Teng temple, the 15th Century Portuguese built A’Famosa fortress, and the Bandar Hilir old town centre.
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