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reedo Genting Highlands • Kijal, Terengganu • Langkawi

HilltopAdventures

IslandRomance

Jewels of the

East Coast

Revel in all that amountain has to

offer in 48 hours,Genting Highlands.

Bask in the glow

of golden sunsetsat Langkawi.

Discover the manycultural treasuresof Terengganu.

www.awana.com.my



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Run away to the hillsFrom lush rainforests to the country’s premier

integrated resort, explore all that Awana Genting

Highlands has to offer in only 48 hours.

13Escape to the East CoastSlow down, and live life to the speed of this little town

by the sea. At Awana Kijal, Terengganu, a treasure

trove of culture, tradition and heritage beckons.

22Retreat to a magical island

Be at the heart of an island paradise where

legends and romance come alive, with

Awana Porto Malai, Langkawi.



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Perched 3,000 feet above

sea level amidst Malaysia’s

largest, longest and oldest

mountain range is AwanaGenting Highlands Golf &

Country Resort.

Just a short 45-minute drive

away from Kuala Lumpur, the

resort is highly accessible and

has quickly become a popular

holiday destination for many.Offering salubrious mountain air,

breathtaking views and a myriad of

exciting activities – Awana Genting

Highlands Golf & Country Resort

easily tops the list as an excellent

getaway for those who seek a

quick and breezy escape from

the buzzing city.

Here’s how you can go about it.

to the hills Run away

An aerial view of the luciously green surroundings at the resort.



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ArrivalNatural lights come streaming

into Awana’s nature-themed

lobby as you drop your bags

off at the counter. Revel in

it, as this will be your rst

taste of the many amazing

things that you are about to

experience during the trip.

Check-in starts at 3.00PM.

Depart for

Gohtong JayaIt’s time for some sightseeing

outside the resort. The rstplace you should head for

is a quaint little town called

Gohtong Jaya. Shop lots and

a variety of interesting tourist

attractions inhabit this place.

Built around the Skyway

Station, Gohtong Jaya is only

10 minutes away from the

resort, and is easily accessiblevia shuttle bus or cab.

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Awana <->

Gohtong Jaya /

Skyway Station

Take the Shuttle Bus that

departs every 30 minutes.

(F.O.C; Earliest: 8:30am,

Latest: 11.45pm andinform the bus driver to

stop at Gohtong Jaya)

Alternatively, you can

ag down a cab

(approx. RM40).

Gohtong

Memorial Park As you make your way up

to Gohtong Jaya, do stop

by the Gohtong Memorial

Park. Adorned with abeautiful array of owers,

this memorial is dedicated to

the late founder of Genting

Highlands, Tan Sri Lim

Goh Tong - an enigmatic

man who successfully

transformed a remote

mountain into one of the

world’s most happening

destinations.

Gohtong Memorial Park.

Day 1

See the shop lots? They are a great indication that you have arrived at Gohtong Jaya!

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Strawberry

Leisure Farm A walk across the shop lots will

take you to the Strawberry Leisure

Farm, where you can enjoy picking

your own hydroponically-grown

strawberries or buy them straight

off the shelves. Further down the

farm is a café where you can enjoy

a cup of steaming hot Strawberry

Milk Tea or an ice cold StrawberryPopsicle. If you’re a fan of all things

strawberry – don’t forget to drop by

their souvenir store, which stocks

a comprehensive list of strawberry

merchandises!

Steamed Upstream Wild Patin.

Pick yourself some juicy red strawberries!

Mushroom Farm & Bee Museum These attractions are part and parcel of the

Strawberry Leisure Farm experience. In the

Mushroom Farm, rows and rows of mushroomsare harvested on wooden racks in a dim and damp

alley. The Bee Museum, on the other hand, is where

you can discover a display of bee-related artifacts

and buy honey produce.

Orchid Farm Also known as Waltex Biotec – World of

Phalaenopsis, this attraction houses an interesting

assemblage of orchids that will surely have youreaching for your cameras. With over 398 varieties of

orchids in various colours, and at reasonable prices

you may nd it hard to resist buying home a pot or

two to start off a new hobby!

Lunch at Yik Kee RestaurantLocated somewhere among the shop lots of GohtongJaya is Yik Kee Restaurant, a delicious eatery thatserves up tantalising dishes to tourists and locals alike. Their secret? A self-concocted special sauce. Seafoodlovers will certainly take delight in their Steamed

Upstream Wild Patin with Homemade Sauce – freshout of the tank and served with a drizzle of gingerand soy. Other must-try dishes include the extremelycrunchy Deep-Fried Cripsy Belly Pork with HoneySauce, Deep-Fried Crispy Bean Curd and last butnot least, the Durian Tarts. For halal alternatives, werecommend eating up at the resort before departing toGohtong Jaya. Lunch is always great at Flavours Café,where everyone can get together and enjoy westernfavourites in a relaxed setting. The Golf Terrace, on the

other hand, is the place to go for local hawker signaturedishes such as Banana Leaf Rice, Prawn Mee andother local delicacies.

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call Mr. KCChung at

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Tee off at Awana’s Ronald Fream designed championship golf course!

The delicious Asam Laksa.

Countless brands and labels line the sides of the shopping plaza.

Dinner at Bee Won Restaurant or RajawaliHere’s your chance to taste the many tantalising fares that

Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort has to offer.

For something exotic, try out the Bee Won Korean Restaurant,

which serves BBQ delicacies as well as authentic Korean dishessuch as the Bi Bim Bap. Alternatively, there’s Rajawali Coffee

House, most famous for its scrumptious dinner spread!

Shopping at First World PlazaCap off your day with a x of retail therapy. Take the shuttle bus

up to Resorts World Genting, and shop to your heart’s content

at the many retail outlets. Alternatively, you can go thrift at theea market in First World Plaza.

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Free & Easy This would be a good time to head back to the resort and rest up. If you are still feeling restless,

take a languorous stroll around the golf course. Breathe in the cool mountain air as you cast your

eyes on the tall regal pine trees and rows of aming red Hibiscus bushes that line the resort.

If you’d like something less strenuous, you can always take a nice long dip in the temperature-

controlled swimming pools, or rejuvenate your frazzled body at the adjacent Jacuzzi.

Don’t forget to take in

the sights and sounds

of the First World Plaza!

Chill out at the swimming pool.



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Skyway Station <->

Resorts World Genting

The Skyway will ferry

you back and forth

from Resorts World Genting.

Awana <->

Resorts World Genting

Board the hourly bus.

(F.O.C; For more information,refer to the Bell Hop Counter

or the Concierge)

Or take a cab.

(approx. RM40 one way,

price may double past midnight)

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Enjoy amazing views from the Skyway!

Dine inelegance at Imperial Rama.

Day 2 Sunrise Programme There’s only one way to kick-start a day of action

and adventure – exercise! Take part in the Sunrise

Programme, where you will do a series of morning

stretches, followed by a light and easy jog withan instructor.

Breakfast at RajawaliBest known for its extensive buffet spread, Rajawali

Coffee House offers everything from sizzling hot

omelets to Roti Phratas, spicy Chicken Rendang to

Cucur Ikan Bilis, as well as tummy-warming congeeto well-loved cereals. Breakfast here also comes an

unobstructed view of the highlands, making it a great

way to start off your day.

Skyway to Resorts World GentingA scenic 15-minute ride on the Genting Skyway will

take you up to Resorts World Genting. Designed to

ferry approximately 2,000 visitors per hour up to theResort, this cable car ride is the world’s fastest mono

cable car system, travelling at 21.6km per hour,

and is also South East Asia’s longest at 3.4km!

Lunch at Imperial RamaIf you would like to make this trip one of total

epicurean delights, have lunch at Imperial Rama.

An award-winning Thai-Chinese ne dining restaurant,Imperial Rama’s specialty dishes include the thick

and menacing King Prawn Tom Yam; the Green Curry

Chicken, a light yet highly appetising curry dish; and

the infamous Durian Tempura - a must try dessert!

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Flying Coaster The biggest and baddest

ride of them all, this hang-gliding roller coaster will have

you spiraling and spinning around

at a maximum speed of 25.7mph,

horizontally on your belly! Constant

change of acceleration aside, you will

also be experiencing zero gravity as

you y through the air!

Outdoor

Theme ParkA trip to Resorts World

Genting is never complete

without a visit to the Genting

Outdoor Theme Park.

Home to over 40 rides and

attractions, it’s your chance

to get a dose of adrenaline-

pumping action!

Short BreakSqueeze in a little break to

get your energy levels up

again. We recommend a

short walk to Hou Mei at the

First World Plaza for some

local favourites such as the

Chicken Hor Fun and AssamLaksa, or something much

lighter at Hainan Express,

Theme Park Hotel.

Indoor

Theme ParkIf all that outdoor action isn’t

enough to fulll your needfor thrills, take on the First

World Indoor Theme Park,

where another 30 rides and

attractions await you!

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A view of the lake.

Spinner.

Space Shot.

Corkscrew.

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Space ShotNot for the faint-hearted,

a slow ascend on this ride

will bring you 185 feet up in

the air before plunging you back

down at 67km/hour! If you’re

brave enough to open youreyes, try sneaking a peek at

the stunning mountainside

view from the top!

Sky Venture

The Sky Venture iswhere you can get a taste of

skydiving in a state-of-the-art

wind tunnel. A highly professional

instructor will take you through

a short brieng session before

gearing you up for winds that go

up to 193km/hr! You will even be

rewarded with a certicate at

the end of the ight.

MustTry

Snow World This attraction is a favourite

among those who have never

experienced winter. At temperatures

as low as 5ºc, this winter wonderland

features highlights such as the wooden

cottage with a fully functional slide,

snowmen, igloos and an ice bar. Icesculptures of world famous landmarks

such as the Eiffel Tower, Sphinx and

Leaning Tower of Pisa line the walls,

making it a picturesque setting for

photographic memories.

The Water Park. Snow World.

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Temple Chin Swee

Tranquil, peaceful and serene, time slows down

immensely at this temple. It was here at this very sitethat in 1966, the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong got an

inspiration from the Chin Swee Deity to proceed with

the development of the Resort. Intricate carvings

decorate the temple walls, lined with many statues of

various Buddhist deities. A pagoda stands tall, offering

visitors a bird’s eye view of the mountains. Other areas

of particular interests at the Temple would be the Nine-

Colour Dragon Wall of Luck and the Chambers of Hell.

If you would like to do a spot of praying, take a walk

down to the cave temple itself, where friendly temple

assistants are more than happy to guide you through

the process. It is also an ideal place to enjoy a nice

vegetarian meal, available at their restaurant.

Other Highlights

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GLITZ At only an hour long, GLITZ is

an action-packed show that

features a whole lot of music,

lights and showbiz dazzle.

Enjoy acts by the fantasticGLITZ dancers; the PuYang

HuaChen acrobatic group,

whose gravity-defying acts

will leave you awestruck;

Charles Bach, magician,

illusionist and escape artist;

and Daria Pushankina, the

mistress of sand art who

pays tribute to the King of

Pop through a captivatingcombination of art and music.

Free & Easy Take some time off and do

things at a pace you are

comfortable with. It may be

late, but there are still plenty

of places you can visit at theResort. If you’re tired and

in need of a massage, pop

by Healing Touch or Pedas

Springs to get your stress

knots eased out. For a little

more action, you can always

get your game on at the

action-packed Vision City

Video Game Park!

Buffet dinner at

Coffee Terrace All that screaming and

walking will denitely work

up quite an appetite, which

makes this the perfect timefor a buffet dinner! Head on

over to Coffee Terrace, where

you can ll your plate from

a generous spread of six

different cuisines. Take your

pick from Local Favourites,

Chinese, Nyonya, Western,

Japanese, and also Western

Asian. You will even get to

watch the chef cook awayas you dine!

Awana <->Chin Swee TempleTo get there onweekdays, take theshuttle bus to GentingSkyway, ride thecable car to HighlandsHotel, and take theshuttle bus to ChinSwee Temple. Onweekends, drive or take the shuttle bus to

Awana Skyway to getthere directly.

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Gohtong Memorial Park

Genting Sempah –

Genting Highlands Highway

Yik Kee Restaurant

22 & 23, Jalan Jati 1,

Gohtong Jaya,

69000, Genting Highlands

Pahang

Tel: (603) 6100 3240

Strawberry Leisure Farm

No.1, Lot 3707, Jalan Jati 2,

Bandar Gohtong Jaya

Tel: (603) 6100 1121Operation Hours:

8.00am – 6.15pm

Orchid Farm

Lot 100,

Gohtong Jaya

Tel: (603) 6075 1133

Operation Hours:

7 days a week

9.00am - 5.00pm

Bee Won Restaurant

Open Daily Lunch & Dinner

7.00am – 10.00pm

Rajawali

Open Daily

6.30am – 1.00am

Take-Away

12.00am – 1.00am

Chin Swee TempleOperation Hours:8.00am - 10.00pm(Mondays to Saturdays)9.00am - 7.00pm(Sundays & Public Holidays) Tel: (603) 2718 1113

Coffee Terrace

Operation Hours:BUFFET Breakfast: 5.30am - 10.30amLunch: 12.00pm - 2.30pmDinner: 5.00pm - 9.30pm ALA-CARTE24 hours

GLITZ at The Pavilion

Time: 9.00pm The Pavilion,First World Plaza Tel: (603) 2718 1118

Healing Touch

Operation Hours:10.00am - 10.00pm Tel: (603) 6436 0898

Pedas Springs

Lot No.1.17, First World Plaza,Genting Highlands Resort Tel: (603) 6101 1385Spa Treatment Hours:Mon-Thu & Sun:9.00am - 3.00am(Last Call at 2.00am)Fri, Sat & Public Holidays Eve:24 hours

Vision City Video Game Park

Level T2B, First World Indoor Theme Park

Remember to pick up your copyof a shuttle bus schedule at

the concierge to know the busschedules.

To arrange for transportation inadvance, you can log on towww.skybus.com.my or call(603) 6201 2742 to book a SkyVanto ferry you to and fro from theresort to LCCT airport. Adult: RM95 per paxChild: RM40 per pax

Genting Skyway

Genting Transport Reservations

Centre

Tel: (603) 6251 8393

or (603) 6253 1815

Operation Hours:

Monday - Thursday

7.30am - 11.00pm

Friday - Sunday

7.30am - 12.00am

Saturday, Sunday &

Malaysia Public Holidays

10.00am - 7.00pm

Imperial Rama

Level 2,

Highlands Hotel

Operation Hours:

Lunch (Daily)

12.00pm - 2.30pm

Dinner (Daily)

6.00pm - 9.30pm

Hou Mei

Level 2,

First World PlazaOperation Hours:

Friday, Saturday,

Eve of Public Holiday

& Public Holiday

8.00am - 2.00am

Sunday to Thursday

8.00am - 12.00am

Hainan Express

Theme Park Hotel Lobby

Operation Hours:Friday, Saturday, &

Eve of Public Holiday

7.00am - 2.00am

Sunday to Thursday,

& Public Holiday

7.00am - 12.00am

List of Vendors & Attractions

* All rates quoted in the guide book are subject to change without prior notice.



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Escape to the

Situated along one of the longest coastlines

in Malaysia is Awana Kijal Golf, Beach & Spa

Resort. It’s a rare destination where everyone

can have their own little private seaside

enclave, away from the hustle and bustle of

the commercial and industrial hotspots. The

beach is immaculate and unblemished, the

water crystalline, the culture and heritage still

evident in every rustic village that surrounds

its environs. Largely unsullied by the excessesof modernity, there is a calmness and serenity

about the people and the resort. Always

graceful, and ever obliging, you will be

grateful for the sense of freedom this holiday

destination endows.

East Coast

Where peace and tranquility is usurped.



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The intricate craft of mengkuang weaving.

Day1

11.30am

Kampung Tour To soak in the nuances of Terengganu’s culture

and heritage, embark on the Kampung Tour. A

resort shuttle will bring you to the surrounding

villages, where you will get to admire the hidden

gems that Terengganu proffers - from the art of

mengkuang weaving at the Cherating WovenCraft Centre, to the unique wax-resist dyeing

technique of batik-printing at Noor Arfa Batik.

10am

ArrivalStep into the big and spacious lobby of

Awana Kijal, where wood and space reignsupreme in this traditional Malay architecture-

inspired resort. Leave your bags at the

counter, as check-in only starts at 3PM.

Note that you will need a car to get around

Kijal, so don’t forget to rent one from the car

rental service at the resort, or from the Kerteh

and Kuantan airports!

Experience a sense of freedom at the resort.

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The marvellous Malay-inspired architecture of the lobby.

It’s all in a hard day’s work for theshermen at Kuala Kemaman.

1.00pm

Hai Peng Kopitiam After that, drive through Cukai - a major

town in the Kemaman district. Makeit a point to stop over at the infamous

Hai Peng Kopitiam for lunch. It is a

fascinating place to be, as Hai Peng

Kopitiam is almost always crowded with

multi-ethnic customers wolng down

plates upon plates of Hai Peng Roti

Bakar and Nasi Dagang. Don’t forget to

sample their very own brand of coffee!

3.00pm

Mesra MallJust a short 10-minute

drive away from Awana

Kijal is Mesra Mall,

where eager locals come

to enjoy some Big City

trappings. Currently thebiggest mall on the east

coast of Malaysia, it is

well appointed with a

cinema, a supermarket,

a departmental store, as

well as the many familiar

shoes, cosmetics, fashion

and accessory brand

name stores.

Locals hanging out at Mesra Mall.

Earn some strikes at the bowling centre! Care to catch a ick or two?



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Enjoy a reinvigorating Javanese massage at the spa.

A beachside haven for all.

The 22,000sf swimming pool!

This boiling broth comes in

two different avours >

Take a thrilling ride on a jet ski!

4.30pm

Free & Easy at the Resort

To reinvigorate you frazzled body, head

back to the resort for a good massage at

Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa. The spa

prides itself in hiring only professional and

qualied masseurs from Java, and will be

able to suggest the best traditional Javanese

treatments to cater for your personal needs.

Alternatively, sporting activities right at your

doorstep at Awana Kijal’s 7.6km beachfront

should make a vigorous end to the last few

hours of daylight. Boats, jet skis and yachts

are available for the seafaring sorts, but if

you really want to stay on land, take a ride

on one of the ATVs and hit throttle as youcareen up and over the many undulating

dunes along the shoreline!

The resort also comes with a 22,000sf

swimming pool that is perfect for a long and

luxurious wade. Cool off in the waters, or

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Let the reies light up the night >

6.30pm

Dinner at Waterfall CaféHave dinner at Awana’s Waterfall Café,

where a steamboat dinner by the

swimming pool should sate you for thenight. Pick from a wide selection of meat,

seafood and vegetables, and then cook

them in the boiling chicken and tom yum

broths, fondue-style.

8.00pm

Firey Watching The highlight of the day, if not

the entire trip, would be a slowand languorous boat ride into

the Yak Yah River, just half an

hour away from the resort, An

experienced guide will bring

you to Teluk VIP, where the

mangroves grow dense and tiny

ickers of lights from thousands

upon thousands of reies light

up the unremitting darkness of

the night.

Watch in awe as thousands of reies icker in unison.

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Sail away to the beautiful Pulau Kapas!

Day2

A pure snorkeling sanctuary for all.

8.30am

Breakfast at

Restoran KampongKick-start your morning with

a delicious buffet breakfast at

Restoran Kampong, located

at the resort. The food comes

with a few local touches, like the

Malaysian standard-bearer of

morning drinks, Teh Tarik, and

the creamy fragrance of Nasi

Dagang, a Terengganu specialty.

9.30am

Depart to

Marang Jetty Once you’re well fed, take a

90-minute shuttle ride from the

resort to the jetty in Marang. (Besure to make your bookings at

the front counter before the trip

itself!) A 15-minute boat ride from

the jetty will bring you to Pulau

Kapas, a tiny yet pristine island

just over 2km long and 1km at its

widest point.

11.15am

Pulau KapasOne of the must-sees of the East Coast, Pulau Kapas is a

beautiful island made of tantalisingly soft, near-white sand

beaches lapped by ultra clear waters. Besides the usual

activities of snorkeling, sunbathing and deep-sea diving, there is

also a trek cutting a swathe through the jungle, where you can

meet quite a few monkeys and the occasional lizard. Climb the

high-beam lookout light tower, and you’ll be rewarded with a

spectacular panorama of the inland-facing half of the island.

12.00pm

Lunch on

Pulau Kapas There are only a few eating

spots available at the small

island, so its advisable to

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Mingle with the locals at the Pasar Malam.

6.00pm

8.00pm

Pasar MalamEveryday except Friday, there is a

Pasar Malam in one of the towns

near Awana Kijal - the closest

being the one in Kerteh, which

occurs only on Tuesday nights.

It’s where you can mingle with the

locals and taste an unbelievable

range of foods, from Roti Akok to

Ayam Percik. If you’re lucky, you

may even be able to catch the

“medicine man” putting on a show

to sell his goods!

Dinner at Tong Juan RestaurantBack down south in Cukai, where Hai Peng is the

lunchtime go-to place, at night Tong Juan Restaurant

takes prominence. A multi-ethnic clientele ocks to this

restaurant to sample its signature Stuffed Crab and

other seafoods, even on weekdays!

9.30pm

City of Lights About 30 minutes from the resort is what locals call the City of Lights, also known as the

PETRONAS Petroleum Industry Complex, a massive oil and gas renery plant consisting of

41 installations. Watch in awe as the entire horizon lights up with ames from vats, spikes,pipes, tanks and towers while you zoom down the highway. It is truly unlike anything else

you’ll come across in Terengganu.

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Turtle Sanctuary A visit to the Turtle Sanctuary at Pantai Chendor would reveal

to you the fragile existence of one of nature’s most intriguing

sea creatures. This sanctuary offers sea turtles protection

by ensuring the survival of endangered species such as the

Leatherback Turtle, who would occasionally come to this

beach to lay its eggs. Both informative and experiential, it’s

also where you can learn more about the centre’s hatcheryprogramme and how these little hatchlings are released back

into the sea.

Other Highlights

Beachside GolngThe marquee attraction at Awana Kijal is its par-72 18-holechampionship golf course, spectacularly set beside the beach.

Do keep an eye out for the signature hole number 14, which

sits atop what look like a perfectly manicured island of green

surrounded by sand that overlooks the South China Sea.

List of Vendors& AttractionsTaman Sari Royal HeritageSpa, Awana KijalOperation Hours:Sunday – Friday10.00am - 9.00pmSaturday10.00am - 10.00pm

Restoran KampongBreakfast: 6.30am – 10.30amLunch: 12.00pm – 2.30pmDinner: 6.90pm – 10.30pm

Waterfall CaféOperating Hours:7.00am – 12.00am

Tong Juan RestaurantK-117 Jalan Sulaiman,24000 Kemaman, Terengganu

Tel: (609) 859 1346

Hai Peng Kopitiam3753, Jalan Sulaimani,Chukai, 24000 Kemaman,

Terengganu. Tel: (609) 859 7810Operating Hours:6.45am – 6.00pm

Kampung Tour*RM60 (adult) RM30 (children)

Firey Tour*RM50 (adult) RM25 (children)

Pulau Kapas day-trip*RM190 (adult)RM100 (children)Diving (1 dive, RM95; 2 dives,RM180; own equipment,RM65 per dive)

Pasar Malam*RM30 per adult

City of Lights & Mesra Mall*RM30 per person

*Bookings for selected tours andlimousine rental services can bemade by contacting the resort’s

front desk at (609) 864 1188. All activities are subject tochange & availability.

Tee off by the beach!

Get up close and personal with the turtles!

*All rates quoted in the guidebook are subject to changewithout prior notice.



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Retreat to aMagical Island Explore the island paradise where myths and

legends come alive with Awana Porto Malai,

Langkawi. Located at the heart of a jeweled

cluster of 99 islands, this holiday destination is

famed for its epic folklore, romantic preludes, as

well as its status as a duty-free port. It takes about

50 minutes of ight time to get to Langkawi fromKuala Lumpur, 35 minutes from Penang and 1.5

hours if you’re departing from Singapore. Offering

a myriad of delights for both the intrepid and

indolent traveler, curious travelers can now explore

the famous legend of the Princess Mahsuri while

sun-lovers take the opportunity to bask on pristine

sandy beaches overlooking breathtaking ocean

sunsets. A visit to Langkawi is truly the perfect

escapade to arouse and soothe the jaded soul.

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Day1

9.30am

10.30am

ArrivalFirst things rst, rent a car at the Langkawi airport, as you will

need one to get around the island. Upon arrival at the resort,

leave your bags at the counter and book your slots for the tours

and the spa. Check-in only starts at 3pm.

Island-Hopping TourWalk over to the Awana Porto Malai jetty, where

a high-speed motorboat ride will bring youon an enchanting 3-hour island-hopping tour.

First stop, Pulau Dayang Bunting, famed for

its legends of pregnant maidens and guardian

spirits. Then, a short visit to Tasik Dayang

Beranak, a popular spot for barren women to

come sip the lake’s waters in the belief that

mystical powers will help them bear children.

The last leg of the tour is to Pulau Beras Basah,

where you can have fun and frolic in clear watersand soft sand in privacy.

Cool off at Tasik Dayang Beranak!

The yachts and boats docked at the Marina.

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Kota MahsuriEven deeper into the heartland is the Kota Mahsuri

cultural centre and mausoleum. They are built in

memory of Mahsuri, a folk heroine who endured

torture 200 years ago after being falsely accused

of adultery. Her story dominates the Langkawi

as her curse on seven generations of bad luck

is widely believed locally.

Dinner at Villa RossiFor dinner, pick from a host of cuisines back at

the resort. Zest, located at The Boardwalk, prides

itself on its sizzling specialties while Villa Rossi

serves up a delectable Italian and Continental

cuisine. Meat lovers should not miss out on

their Grilled Beef Tenderloin, while health-aware

epicureans can opt for the prawn and avocado

salad, or the seared llet of cod with Ebiko,

a signature dish.

Sunset at Pantai CenangNo visit to Langkawi is ever complete without

taking in the glorious length of the Pantai Cenang

coastline. A beautiful place to enjoy the sun and

the sea, this beach is where you can enjoy hair-

rising rides on the banana boat, skim the seas on jet skis or glide high above on a parasail! A longer

stay on the beach will reward you with a beautiful

view of the sunset.

A painting of the legendary Mahsuri.

The breathtaking coastline of Pantai Cenang.

Enjoy a scrumptious dinner at Villa Rossi.



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Where the freshest catchlands on your plate.

Breakfast at Seagull Coffee HouseStart your day with a hearty range of Asian and

international delicacies at Seagull Coffee House.

Overlooking the Straits of Malacca, this restaurant

is the denitely the best place to enjoy a good

breakfast at the resort!

Mangrove Tour A 45-minute drive across the island to the Kilim River jetty

will get you started on a slow boat ride along Sungai Kilim,

also known as the Mangrove Tour. This tour includes a tight

crawl through Gua Kelawar, and rare up-close encounters

with monkeys, snakes, the rare brown-headed Eagle and of

course, the mangrove treas.

Lunch with the Freshest CatchSituated at the Kilim estuary is the oating sh farm.

Here, you’ll nd the Hole In The Wall restaurant,

where many tourists come to enjoy fresh seafood

for lunch. Fact: This restaurant is named after a littleopening in the limestone hills where it was built!

Day2View of the beautiful islandsamidst a scenic sunrise.

The breakfast spread at theSeagull Coffee House.

An untouched paradise of ora

and fauna.



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Seven Wells Waterfall After lunch, drive northwest to the Seven Wells

Waterfall. An uphill hike of 638 steps will bring youto the most spectacular waterfall on the island,

which offers you scenic views of Buray Bay and

Pantai Kok from the top. For something less tiring,

you can always soak in the naturally formed pools

at the lower falls.

Oriental VillageOther less strenuous options include a visit to the

Oriental Village. The Oriental Village is a theme park with

a lake that offers gentle paddleboat rides, elephant ridesand even a spin around the park on a Segway!

Underwater World LangkawiIf you seek shelter from the heat, but don’t want to

waste the afternoon holed up in your hotel, head on

down to the Underwater World Langkawi at Pantai

Cenang. It’s a family-friendly attraction where you

can see all manners of small and giant sea creatures

in a cool and air-conditioned environment!

Breathtaking natural waterfalls.

Get up close and personal withthis majestic animal!

Discover the ocean’s little treasures!



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Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa All that walking and trekking will certainly take a toll on your

body. Rejuvenate with a Javanese massage back at the

resort’s Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa. Combining both

ancient and contemporary relaxation techniques, the spa offers

a wide selection of treatments that range from herbal baths to

stone massages, tapel, lulur and even more intimate packages

specically designed for couples.

Eagle RockIf you still feel the need for more action, there’s always Eagle

Rock, a pub-club-disco right next to Awana Porto Malai,Langkawi that only starts rocking from 10pm onwards. Get

your dance on, drink or simply kick back and relax as the live

band serenades the night away.

Dinner & Shopping at Kuah Town Take a 20-minute drive down to Kuah Town for a delicious Thai food dinner

at Green Elephant Restaurant, and get ready for a shopping spree like no

other. Duty-free shops line the whole of Kuah Town, allowing you to indulge

in cheap alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates and even perfumes. Goods are saidto be marginally cheaper here than at Pantai Cenang, so don’t hold back!

A pampering session at the spa.

Get into the groove at Eagle Rock!



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Sunset CruiseOften lled with honeymooning couples and

lovers, the cruise sets off from the Awana Porto

Malai jetty, going in search of an unfettered view

of the setting sun. Sunbathe on mats at the front

deck, or just chill out at the covered top deck as

friendly staff offers you a free ow of soft drinks

and cocktails. For something more exciting,

hook yourself to the net cast at the back of the

yacht and settle into the gentle massage of the

Saltwater Jacuzzi. A barbecue dinner is alsoserved on-board, making this a tting end

to a romantic escapade at Langkawi.



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e Saltwater Jacuzzi gives

ssenger a natural massage like no other. >

Villa Rossi Awana Porto Malai, Langkawi

Operation Hours:6.00pm – 11.00pmClosed on Wednesdays

Seagull Coffee House Awana Porto Malai, LangkawiOperation Hours:7.00am – 11.00pm

Eagle Rock CaféBlock 5, Ground Floor

Awana Porto Malai, Langkawi Tel: (604) 955 3181RM20 per personFree for resort guests

Hole In The Wall RestaurantJeti Sungai Kilim, Mukim AyerHangat07000 LangkawiOperation Hours:8.00am - 11.00pm

Tel: (604) 967 5301

Green ElephantRULEOUT CAFE53,Bandar Baru Baron,Jalan Persiaran Putera,Pusat Bandar Baru,07000 Kuah Langkawi

Tel: (604) 966 0490

Oriental VillageLADA Eco-Tourism Sdn Bhd

Teluk Burau07100 Langkawi

Tel: (604) 959 3099

Underwater World LangkawiZon Pantai Cenang

Mukim Kedawang07000 LangkawiOperation Hours:Monday – Thursday9.30am – 6.30pmFriday - Sunday, PublicHolidays9.30am – 10.30pm

Tel: (604) 955 6100RM38 (adult); RM25 (child)

Atma Alam Batik VillagePadang Matsirat07000 LangkawiOperation Hours:9.00am – 6.00pm

Tel: (604) 955 2615

Laman Padi LangkawiPantai Cenang07000 Langkawi

Tel: (604) 955 4312

Field of Burnt RicePadang Matsirat07000 LangkawiOperation Hours:9.00am - 6.00pm

Kota MahsuriKampung MawatMukim Ulu Melaka07000 LangkawiOperation Hours:9.00am - 5.00pm

Tel: (604) 955 6055

Seven Wells WaterfallGunung Mat Cincang

Kuah 07000 Langkawi Tel: (604) 966 7789

Island-Hopping Tour*Starts at RM45 per pax (adult)

Sunset Cruise*Included in the Awana PortoMalai Resort PackagesIndividual bookings start fromRM250 per pax

Junglewalla Mangrove Tour*RM180 (adult)RM90 (children)

Taman Sari Royal HeritageSpa*

Awana Porto Malai, Langkawi Tanjung Malai07000 LangkawiOperation Hours:

12.00pm – 11.00pm Tel: (604) 955 5111

To get around the island, youcan either rent a car at theairport or call Awana PortoMalai Langkawi’s tour desk toarrange for transportation at(604) 955 5111.

*Bookings for selected tourscan be made at the resort.

All activities are subject tochange & availability.

List of Vendors & Attractions

*All rates quoted in the guide book are subject to change without prior notice.



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