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Visit Indonesia’s capital city, with colonial-era relics, gorgeous mosques, abundant shopping and family entertainment, to find out why it\'s known as the Big Durian. 

This striking dome-topped mosque set in spacious gardens is a dramatic feature of the Penang city skyline.

Shin Umeda City’s glittering jewel-like tower stretches 40 stories into the sky and features a floating garden observatory for viewing the city. 

The oldest Buddhist temple in Penang is full of vibrant colour and fascinating monuments.

The oldest Buddhist temple in Penang is full of vibrant colour and fascinating monuments.

The oldest Buddhist temple in Penang is full of vibrant colour and fascinating monuments.

This striking dome-topped mosque set in spacious gardens is a dramatic feature of the Penang city skyline.

Step inside to be welcomed into the peace and stillness of a working Buddhist monastery.

Beijing is the beating heart of China’s political, cultural and historical heritage, surviving invasion and revolution to shine once more on the world stage.

The oldest Buddhist temple in Penang is full of vibrant colour and fascinating monuments.

The oldest Buddhist temple in Penang is full of vibrant colour and fascinating monuments.

This striking dome-topped mosque set in spacious gardens is a dramatic feature of the Penang city skyline.

For an interesting day trip away from Bangkok, visit this former Thai capital, a historical park with ruins and magnificent statues.

The oldest Buddhist temple in Penang is full of vibrant colour and fascinating monuments.

Browse the site of the 2005 APEC Leaders’ Meeting and then explore the surrounding forest, coastline and viewing platforms.

This striking dome-topped mosque set in spacious gardens is a dramatic feature of the Penang city skyline.

Visit the state mosque of Johor, a beautiful old building that was commissioned by a sultan and boasts a mix of architectural styles.

This striking dome-topped mosque set in spacious gardens is a dramatic feature of the Penang city skyline.

Step inside to be welcomed into the peace and stillness of a working Buddhist monastery.

Step inside to be welcomed into the peace and stillness of a working Buddhist monastery.

The oldest Buddhist temple in Penang is full of vibrant colour and fascinating monuments.

Discover how Malay leaders helped the spread of Islam in Penang and view artifacts and a diorama depicting a pilgrimage to Mecca.

Shrouded in mystery, this cave boasts a Hindu temple, fountains and sacred ponds that are steeped in history.