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A fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and British Colonial architectural styles resulting in an unconventional yet charming urban formation. George Town's rich cultural diversity saw it listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Most recently, a dynamic street art scene has burst into George Town. Some wall murals, like Ernest Zacharevic’s "Boy on Chair", provide interactive settings for visitors to become part of the picture and pose beside painted characters.

Tropical rainforest providing cool breeze, relaxing nature vibes, and panoramic views over Penang. Attractions on top of the hill include a mosque, Hindu temple, restaurants, nature trails, monkeys, a treetop canopy walk, landscaped gardens, playgrounds, and accommodation. Reachable via funicular from the Penang Hill office or by hiking or 4x4 drive from the Penang Botanical Gardens.

Experience a touch of luxury without breaking the bank. You’ll feel pampered from the moment you’re greeted with a welcome ice-cream upon check-in, through to little extras in each room like a complimentary mini bar, organic soaps, and bath salts, super-comfy beds, and ergonomic desk chairs.

Discover the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Feel the culture on the streets by watching vibrant city life from the rooftop pool oasis. Taste the culture with dozens of restaurants, hawker stalls, and bars within easy walking distance.

Harmony between Chinese, Indian, and Malay fuses into Asia's epitome of multiculturalism. These are unmistakable influences in Malaysia's heartwarming and ubiquitous celebrations and drop-everything-delicious food. If you depart Malaysia with an expanded waistline, you'll know your visit was triumphant.

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Wat Pho is home to Bangkok's 46-meter (150-feet) long golden reclining Buddha statue, one of the most sacred Buddhist relics in Thailand. The operational monastery features several areas worth visiting, including exquisite pagodas known as the 4 kings temple, long hallways lined with intricate paintings of stories from Thai folklore, and a Thai massage school where visitors can receive a massage from students.

Mediterranean market-style restaurant selling local and imported cuts of meat, cheese and seafood. Primarily Italian menu items like pasta, risotto and pizza as well as western dishes. Extensive wine cellar. Courtyard seating. Ranked amongst top 20 restaurants in Bangkok.

Centered around the electric Yaowarat Road, Bangkok’s Chinatown is a hub of street food and discount shopping contrasted against authentic Chinese restaurants and harmonious heritage sites.

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A 45m-high Buddha statue with 360-degree views from its hilltop vantage point. The statue’s construction of concrete, jade and marble glistens in the sunlight and can be seen from most of the island, even as far away as Phuket Town and Karon Beach.

The historical center of Phuket lined with brightly coloured buildings, budget accommodation, bars, restaurants and night market stalls. Narrow alleyways are best explored on foot, to admire vibrant wall murals, local shops and quirky cafes.

An undercover market with a huge selection of clothing, gadgets, electronics, and homewares as well as some second-hand stalls. One section is dedicated to street food where you’ll find buttered corn, seafood, curries, fruit, insects, and desserts.

A fully functioning rum distillery with a cocktail bar and restaurant. Most popular for its rum tasting and distillery tour which runs every hour from 2pm – 6pm. The tour includes a free cocktail, rum tasting and a detailed explanation of the fascinating distillery process covering everything from sourcing sugar cane to adding flavouring and labelling bottles. Cocktail workshops also available.