6 days in Southeast Asia Itinerary

The city of Ipoh, fourth-largest in Malaysia and historically a mining town, has recently seen a complete reinvention and resurgence as a burgeoning tourism destination, thanks in part to its significant heritage.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): browse the exhibits of Miniature Wonders Art Gallery, appreciate the extensive heritage of Concubine Lane, then take in nature's colorful creations at Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Perak Tong Cave Temple.

For traveler tips and other tourist information, you can read our Ipoh online trip itinerary builder.

Seremban to Ipoh is an approximately 3-hour car ride. In December, daily temperatures in Ipoh can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Taiping.

The green city of Taiping remains one of the country's most innovative cities--it established Malaysia's first museum, first railway, and first newspaper.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Perak Museum, explore the different monuments and memorials at Taiping War Cemetery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at All Saints' Church, then see majestic marine mammals with Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve, and finally get your bearings at Taiping Clock Tower.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Taiping trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Ipoh to Taiping takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In December in Taiping, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Alor Setar.

The capital of the state of Kedah on the west coast of the Malaysian Peninsula, Alor Setar ranks as the tenth-largest city in Malaysia by population.

On the 21st (Wed), examine the collection at Kedah Paddy Museum, then take in the exciting artwork at Kedah Royal Museum, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Gunung Jerai. On your second day here, buy something for everyone on your list at Aman Central, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Zahir Mosque, and then hunt for treasures at Pekan Rabu Complex.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Alor Setar online vacation builder.

You can drive from Taiping to Alor Setar in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Malaysia Time to Western Indonesia Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In December, daily temperatures in Alor Setar can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Kangar.

Kangar is the state capital of Perlis, Malaysia. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Snake And Reptile Farm, examine the collection at Kota Kayang Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Al Hussain Mosque (Floating Mosque), and finally walk around Taman Bunga Kertas Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Kangar trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Alor Setar to Kangar takes an hour. The time zone difference moving from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Malaysia Time (MYT) is 1 hour. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.