Singapore & Malaysia World’s Heritage Sites

Whatever may the purpose of your visit, Singapore and Malaysia never disappoint anyone. Be it a romantic getaway, an adventurous spree that you may be on, or just a plain old holiday to kick back on and just relax, you can always expect to get the best of it, right here. Spend 2 days to explore Singapore, an introduction to Asia: the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of this city gives a glimpse of the complexity of an entire continent. Then head to Malaysia to explore dynamic mix of trop

6 days 5 nights

Singapore

Multi-Country Tours

Attractions

SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDEN - MERLION PARK - Malacca - Kuala Lumpur

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Code

SMT2

Overview

Overview
Whatever may the purpose of your visit, Singapore and Malaysia never disappoint anyone. Be it a romantic getaway, an adventurous spree that you may be on, or just a plain old holiday to kick back on and just relax, you can always expect to get the best of it, right here. Spend 2 days to explore Singapore, an introduction to Asia: the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of this city gives a glimpse of the complexity of an entire continent. Then head to Malaysia to explore dynamic mix of tropical paradise and urban wonder with the spectacular juxtaposition of vibrant, multi-cultural cities and primordial rainforests.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the highlighted site of city such as Singapore Botanic Garden, National Orchid Garden, Merlion Park, Chinatown, Marina Bay Sands, SkyPark
Get a short trip on the river Singapore
Explore Kuala Lumpur where is the capital city of Malaysia, boasting gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture, charming locals, and a myriad of natural attractions.
Learn more about history and culture of the World’s Heritage city of Malacca and Penang.

Itinerary in brief

Day 1: Singapore Arrival
Day 2: Singapore City Tour (B)
Day 3: Singapore – Malaysia – Malacca (B)
Day 4: Malacca – Kuala Lumpur City Tour (B)
Day 5: Kuala Lumpur – Penang (B)
Day 6: Penang - Departure (B)

Itinerary

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Warmly welcome you on arrival in Changi International Airport. Our guide will pick you up to your hotel to check-in, and you will have time to take a rest after a long flight. And then the rest of day is on your own, you can make an impression on the city by night by exploring yourself.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Singapore
Meal: None

Today morning after breakfast, we start the city tour with pagodas, typical stalls and women clothes.
Then we make our way to Singapore Botanic Garden, which will give you a better view of the world for this country. Singapore Botanic Gardens is the country's first UNESCO heritage. This place gives you time to rest away from the bustle of the city, this is the epitome of the park on this tropical island. Stretching over 52 hectares of land and close to the city center, the garden features a number of unique plant collections. There is also the National Orchid Garden, considered as the largest orchid display in the world with over 60,000 species of plants and 700 different orchids and more than 3,000 kinds of hybrid orchids. You can find and enjoy the rare species of orchid, the collection is very splendid display.
Then we take a light walking along the Singapore river before pay a visit to Merlion Park. Merlion is a symbol of Singapore with the image of a lion head, the fish is riding on the waves. The head represents the legend of the process of exploring Singapore, whereas the tail represents the humble beginnings of Singapore from a coastal fishing village. The park has two statues of Merlion. The one larger is about 8.6m tall and weighing 70 tons. Behind is the smaller Merlion Cub with a height of 2 meters and weighing 3 tons. Pump systems are installed so that these two can spray water throughout the day. From the outside, the statue Merlion Cub standing back to the mother – representing unity, love and rely on each other. It is also the image of love, solidarity and mutual support of the people of Singapore.
We continue the journey to Chinatown, a unique neighborhood blending many of the architectural and cultural diversity. Nowadays, Chinatown still remains many ancient stalls, which sold the same goods in several decades such as silk, traditional handicrafts, jade or gold jewelry. It also sells many Chinese products such as tea, herbs, food and household items. People say that visiting Chinatown during the Lunar New Year is the best time, as the food market becomes bustle with a wide range of activities, from dances to concerts. These festivals make the market more lively, offering stalls for candles, calligraphy, masks, fashion items and festive season specialties. Although it is called Chinatown, architecture here is British colonial identity, no balcony on the upper floor, but the large windows.
Have a lunch with various local cuisines of the famous street foods before dipping into the complex of Marina Bay Sands. This is a complex of beautiful locations suitable for leisure travel as well as entertainment when traveling to Singapore. Along with the development of the whole island nation, this place is becoming the center of development of the whole city with a complex of beautiful landscapes make it up the paradise. The most out-standing architecture of the complex is SkyPark, looking like an alien surfboard or a spacecraft anchored on a tripod. No matter where your imagination leads you, SkyPark is truly the pinnacle of engineering that makes people admire. Inspired by the visionary Moshe Safdie, SkyPark is at the top of the three towering Marina Bay Sands hotel towers. Here, you can buy tickets to Sands SkyPark Observatory for panoramic 360 degrees views of the Singapore skyline.
We will finish the wonderful journey today with a short trip on the river Singapore, dating back to the ancient town built in the last century.
Return to the hotel and take your time to relax.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Singapore
Meal : Breakfast

Quite early in the morning after breakfast, we make our way to Johor Bahru Causeway for the journey towards Malaysia.
Today, we will take a whole day to vist Malacca - such a gorgeous and historic city in Malaysia and it was recognized as a World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The first destination is Saint Peter’s Church - the oldest functioning Roman Catholic Church in Malaysia. It is the combination in structure between eastern and western. The church was built in 1710, after the occupation of Portuguese to Malacca. Under the occupation of Portuguese, churches were destroyed and Catholics were not permitted to have their cemeteries or even pray in their own homes. It was not until Dutch succeeded in the war that St. Peter’s church was constructed.
The next destination is A Famosa Fortress - one of the symbol of the old Malacca city. It is also an unforgettable milestone of Malaysian culture 600 years ago. Located in St. Paul Hill, the fortress is the oldest remainder remnant of European architecture in Asia. A Famosa was built in 1551 by Portuguese, destroyed when Dutch occupied Malacca, now there is just a wall remnant left. Nearby A Famosa Fortress is Saint Paul’s Church - a place that you can’t miss when you visit Malacca. The St Paul’s church lies at the top of St. Paul hill, built in 1521 by Portuguese and stick to revolutions of Malacca city. Located right at the center of city, the church was constructed in European unique architecture: red-painted like many other churches in Europe. The church was burned all of the top, now is just an empty building, still be a historic place of Malacca. We continue to visit Christ Church, which is outstanding on Jalan Gereja street with its red-painted wall and a huge white cross on the top. This is the heritage built by Dutch in 1753 to celebrate their occupation to Malaysia as well as to make room for praying. When English colonist came to Malaysia, they turn Christ Church from Protestantism to English denomination. The church is not huge, but there is a colorful garden outside it.
You will have a chance to give a try to many authentic tasty cuisines before visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple - the Chinese oldest temple in Southeast Asia. The temple is located nearby Jalan Emas Tukang street, where is contributed place of 3 different religions: Kling Mosque, Sri Poyyatha Moothri Indian temple, and Cheng Hoon Teng Chinese temple. Built in 1645 by two Chinese general under the period of Portuguese occupation, the temple was recognized as historic cultural heritage by UNESCO due to its special and unique architecture, being the witness of the oldest Chinese movements in Malacca and in Malaysia.
Then, we take a stroll along Malacca’s Jonker Street to the Malacca river, boarding a boat to wander around this UNESCO heritage city.
Check-in the hotel in Malacca and you are free.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Malacca
Meal: Breakfast

In the morning, we head to the capital of Malaysia, starting a journey to explore Kuala Lumpur City.
The first destination is Petronas Twin Tower - considered as the symbol of Malaysia. Petronas Twin Tower, pair of skyscraper office buildings, is one of the most highest tower in the world with 88 storeys and 403m in height. This is the landmark of Kuala Lumpur, officially opened in 1999.
We continue to visit Jamek Mosque, located in the confluence of 2 main streams in Malaysia: Sungai Klang and Sungai Gombak. This is the oldest mosque in the city, built in 1900 and opened in 1909, being the main praying place of the city until National Mosque opened in 1965. The mosque’s design was inspired from Mughal architecture of North India.
Keep going on the tour and we visit The National Museum, which brings you knowledge about Malaysia history as well as cultures and customs of Malaysian from the past to present. Moreover, the museum exhibits various valuable artifacts, such as traditional weapon, musical instruments, ceramic or pottery handicrafts, …
The last destination today is Thean Hou temple - one of the largest temple in Southeast Asia. Completed in 1987 by the Selangor and Federarl Territory Hanan Association, the temple is known as the temple of Heaven God. It is famous for its combination in architecture, between traditional and modern architectural technique. Thean Hou temple features a Chinese herb garden and a tortoise pond accompanied with a well; beside it is a sacred Boddhi tree.
The rest time of the day is on your own to explore Kuala Lumpur by night yourself.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Kuala Lumpur (B)
Meal: Breakfast

You will be free at leisure until we transfer to Penang. Enroute, we across Sam Poh Tong Temple in Ipoh, Perak. Being built within a limestone cave, this Chinese Buddhist temple is the oldest and most famous cave temples in Ipoh, Malaysia. The temple was constructed in raw limestone cave in the mountains located about 5 km from Ipoh. The façade of Sam Poh Tong dates us back to the 1950s and a stiff climb of 246 steps will lead you to an open cave with an excellent view of Ipoh and its surroundings. There is also a place that nuns and monks dedicating their lives to Buddha still occupy. Continue our journey to Penang and we meet Ubudiah Mosque. This is one of the most beautiful mosque in Malaysia. This mosque is out-standing due to its huge golden dome and minaret. Built in 1913, the architecture of Ubudiah Mosque is the combination between Malaysian and Indian architecture.
We have a lunch in Ipoh and keep going to Penang.
Upon arrival to Penang, check-in the hotel then we have time to explore George Town – the ancient town was recognized as World’s Heritage Site by UNESCO. Being an English colony, there are many valuable architectural heritage remained due to the strict control. The town is famous for street art with 3D graffiti paintings along on the building walls and for the ancient beauty of houses. The majority of residences living there is Chinese, therefore the architecture in George Town is Chinese style with Buddhist pagoda, smell of incense smoke… You also have the chance to enjoy various of street food with such a unique local taste.
Return to the hotel and you are free.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Penang
Meal: Breakfast

In the morning after breakfast, we visit Kek Lok Si Pagoda. Located in such a sacred place, this is one of the biggest pagodas in Southeast Asia. There are 1000 carved Buddha statues in this 7-storey pagoda, and a huge Buddha statue at the top of Kek Lok Si. The pagoda was completely constructed in 1905, being inspired by the chief monk of the Goddess of Mercy Temple at Pitt Street. This is such a must-visit place when come to Penang.
The last destination today is Penang Hill. This is one of the oldest colonial hills, established by English during the time in Malaysia. Penang Hill includes some hills: Strawberry Hill, Halliburton’s Hill, Flagstaff Hill, Government Hill, Tiger Hill and Western Hill. The highest point of all these hills is at Western Hill, 833m above sea level. From there, you can take a whole sight to George Town of Penang.
Return to the hotel, check-out and we will transfer you to the airport for an international flight to your hometown in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Not available
Meal: Breakfast

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
Local private boat cruise in Inle Lake
Water & cool towels
Government taxes & service charge

Tour excludes:

Singapore, Malaysia Visa stamp fee
International airfare and departure taxes
Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
Early check in/ late check out
Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
Surcharged for Public holidays
Drinks and meal not mentioned
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).