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Representing a vast part of Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia alone bring together all that the region can offer in terms of change of scenery: century-old temples, cultural influences, lush nature and paradisiacal beaches on islands. deserted…

Discover George Town

George Town sits on the island of Penang. Considered a piece of paradise, Penang is home to the Nature Habitat park, which is accessed by a very popular cable car, where dense flora and fauna abound. During the walk, crossing a bridge several tens of meters high allows you to admire the canopy of the rainforest and the spectacular view of the valley and the Andaman Sea. Back from the city, nothing better than taking a seat aboard a trishaw, a kind of rickshaw, to explore the city and its essentials:the Chinese Clan pier and its wooden houses on stilts, the Chinese clan house Khoo Kongsi or the Blue House, a remarkable residence that belonged to the businessman Cheong Fatt Tze. It was used in particular as a filming location for the film Indochine, with Catherine Deneuve

Malacca - Malaysia

Quieter than Kuala Lumpur, two hours away, Malacca is a multicultural city that knows how to charm travelers. Its history is inextricably linked to the spice and silk tradeand trade routes between Asia and the West. Located on the strait of the same name, it is also the oldest port city in Malaysia. In this sense, it has also known a rich colonial history (Portuguese, Dutch, British) and many Chinese and Indian cultural influences that can be found elsewhere in the different districts of the city. The Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum, an ancient civilization of descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with Malays, reflects the superb interiors of their homes. Wealthy merchants, they lived in a luxury that still leaves people in awe of admiration.

Meet the Meh Meri locals in Malaysia

They are often referred to as the "masked men of Malaysia". The Mah Meri, an indigenous tribe of the Malay Peninsula, carry on centuries-old customs. Going to meet these people means attending demonstrations of welcome or marriage ceremonies and rituals performed in honor of the village guardians or spirits. They are accompanied by dances in traditional costumes whose imposing masks are representative of this unique animist culture in the world. The Mah Meri are also outstanding craftsmen who master the subtle art of wood carving or origami with palm leaves.

Visit Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Economic and cultural capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is one of those Asian cities whose gigantism has few limits. Witness its Petronas twin towers, the tallest ever built, and the tallest in the world until 2004. They culminate at 452 meters. Almost as high, the KL tower (421 meters), offers an impressive panoramic view of the whole city. Independence Square, the National Monument and the National Museum are key stops on a tour of Kuala Lumpur. And to recharge your batteries in the middle of the urban jungle, nothing beats the gardens of the lake, with its tropical plants and its two stretches of water, or the ASEAN sculpture gardens.This amazing park is like an open-air museum with structures made by artists from all over Asia.

Explore the Taman Nagara Jungle - Malaysia

It is one of the most impressive jungles in the world. It would be more than 130 million years old! Located in the very center of Malaysia, it is part of the Taman Negara National Park and offers many activities: night outings to admire the fauna evolving at night, hikes with panoramas on Mount Tahan, the highest peak in the country, access to the canopy at 40 meters high, boat trip to the Lata Berkoh falls, swimming... All with the possibility of seeing a rich fauna: kingfishers, hornbills, monkeys, monitor lizards, water buffaloes...

Sights and sounds of Singapore

It is an unusual and extraordinary city-state, where multicultural neighborhoods and historical heritage face contemporary skyscrapers and pulsating life. Little India, Arab Street, Chinatown give a good overview of the ethnic diversity of the city. Spices, silverware, copperware, sculpted woodwork, silks, lace, semi-precious stones… The fragrant and colorful stalls in these neighborhoods make Singapore authentic. The uniqueness of the city is also due to its ultramodern buildings such as the Star Vista shopping center or many towers in the financial district, built according to the rules of feng shui. Finally, it is impossible to stop here without visiting the Gardens by the Bay. Impressive, this eco-parkbrings together plants from all over the world in two greenhouses in particular, with a total area of ​​20,000 m², each representing a humid and cool climate of high altitude tropical forests or a Mediterranean and subtropical climate. The main attraction is the Supertrees, which wake up to a sound and light show after dark.

Tembelan Islands - Indonesia

The most remote archipelago of Indonesia, the Tembelan Islands have only 4,000 souls. Some, totally uninhabited and isolated, present landscapes from the end of the world. Their deserted beaches are ideal for swimming in a heavenly universe. Especially since the lack of human activity on site has allowed a dense underwater fauna to develop. To be observed without moderation with a mask and a snorkel!

Orangutans of Indonesia

A biosphere reserve recognized by Unesco since 1977, Tanjung Puting National Park is one of a kind. Its creation is the fruit of the labor of a woman, the Canadian primatologist Biruté Galdikas. In 1971, she founded Camp Leakey in Tanjung Puting to study orangutans. The park now has 6,000 monkeys in the wild. It also serves as a rehabilitation center for orphaned, abused or captive primates. Care and food allow them to recover or gradually reacclimatize to wild life.

Meet the Tepkala locals - Alor Archipelago, Indonesia

Landing in Kalabahi, on the island of Alor, is to live a rare and privileged experience. The Tapkala people have been carrying on a traditional way of life here for hundreds of years. They build their houses from woven bamboo and coconut leaves and weave their clothes by hand. Their dances, accompanied by the sound of mokos, these prehistoric bronze drums, are remarkable. A total immersion in unknown Indonesia.

Stop over at Komodo National Park - Indonesia

It is undoubtedly one of the most legendary stopovers in Asia, and in Indonesia in particular. Created in 1980, the Komodo National Park aims to protect the famous Komodo dragon, numerous cetaceans as well as the terrestrial and marine fauna and flora of the region. Spread over several islands, this biosphere reserve, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers many opportunities for walks and observation. The stunning Pink Beach and a hike in search of the giant lizards, which can reach three meters in length, are in themselves reason enough to visit.

Sibuyan Island - Philippines

It is nicknamed the "Galapagos of Asia" because of the endemic species that abound there. Wild and isolated in the Romblon archipelago, in the heart of the Philippines, Sibuyan Island enjoys an exceptional ecosystem. Dominated by Mount Guiting-Guiting, which rises to over 2,000 meters above sea level, the island gives a great insight into the natural island beauty of the Philippines. Not far away, the tiny island of Cresta de Gallo has everything of a paradise island: strip of fine white sand, endless turquoise water and blue sky make up an idyllic setting.

Banda Neira - Moluccas, Indonesia

Arriving in the province of Moluccas and more particularly on the Banda Islands means getting off the beaten track and discovering an unknown Indonesia. If the archipelago was coveted for its spices by Westerners in the 16th century and during the following four centuries, it then gradually fell into oblivion, to once again become a haven of peace delivered to its inhabitants. Despite its 7,000 souls, its capital, Banda Neira, still looks like a village. Some buildings, such as Fort Belgica,recall the past presence of Europeans. Its streets are very quiet. The children perform spectacular jumps near the small port while a few fishing boats come and go. Life flows slowly in a green setting, with the Gunung Api volcano in the background. A total change of scenery.

North Sulawesi - Indonesia

Indonesian province, North Sulawesi is a corner of paradise for nature lovers. With its 75,000 hectares, the Bunaken Marine National Park reveals an impressive biodiversity: coral gardens and huge drop-offs are home to nearly three-quarters of all fish species recorded in the western Pacific: a fauna to discover when swimming with masks and snorkels. On land, the Tangkoko nature reserve can be explored on foot. The rainforest is home to more than 120 species of mammals including the black crested macaque or tarsier, one of the smallest primates in the world. The 233 or so species of birds are also a delight for ornithology enthusiasts.

Kei Island - Moluccas, Indonesia

South of the Moluccas, time passes slowly in the Kei Islands. There, 27 islands unfold kilometers of white sand and breathtaking landscapes, all bathed in transparent water where an easily observable underwater fauna evolves . The almost deserted beaches and the warm welcome of the inhabitants, whose ancestors would come from Bali, make it an archipelago conducive to tranquility and the most total escape.

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