Excursions
Batu Caves
Stalagmites and stalactites festoon the interior of these
impressive limestone caves together with the Hindu shrines that
honour their deities. The caves were discovered by the American
explorer William Hornaby in 1881 but have since become associated
with the celebration of Thaipusam, a three-day...
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The fascinating seaside city of Melaka (Malacca) preserves the
historic convergence of Chinese and European cultures. Its
strategic position on the Straits of Melaka brought a tide of trade
with China, India, Siam and Indonesia. Colonial powers wrestled for
control, and much of the...
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