INTRODUCTION

Travel to Asia within 7 days comprises of three destinations which are Brunei Darussalam, Singapore and Miri Sarawak.

In Brunei Darussalam, you are going to stay for 2 days and 2 nights, covering three attraction:

• Ulu Temburong
• Proboscis Monkey Tour
• Night Market

In Singapore, you are going to stay for 2 days and 2 nights, covering three attraction:

• Shopping in Bugis
• Singapore Night Safari
• Jurong Bird Park

Lastly in Miri Sarawak, you are going to stay for 2 days and 1 nights, covering three attraction:

• Mulu National Park
• Miri City Fan
• Crocodile Farm and Mini Zoo

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

About Brunei

Map of Brunei

Brunei Darussalam means " The Abode of Peace", is located in the north-west corner of the island of Borneo. It has a land border with the East Malaysian State, Sarawak and a coastline along the shore of South China Sea. It has a total land area of 5,765 square kilometers. About 70% of the country is still covered by virgin tropical rainforest.

Brunei is divided into 4 districts, Brunei-Muara, Temburong, Tutong and Belait. Brunei is a Malay Islamic Monarchy with a well established history of 600 years, culture and wealth true to its traditions. It is ruled by His Majesty Sultan Haji hassanal Bolkiah Muzzadin Waddaulah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei. Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei Darussalam.

Brunei Darussalam has an equatorial climate characterized by a uniform high temperature, high humidity and heavy rainfall. Temperatures range from 23 - 32 Degree Celsius, while rainfall varies from 2,500 mm annually on the coast to 7,500 mm in the interior. There is no distinct wet season.

STAY IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Duration: 2 Days & 2 Nights

ULU TEMBURONG NATIONAL PARK

The easternmost part of Brunei is the Temburong District, which is separated from the capital and the three other Bruneian provinces by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. The Temburong District is rich in unspoiled natural heritage, including the Ulu Temburong National Park. Here the magnificence of Borneo's lowland rainforests can be truly experienced. Botanically the area is possessed of astounding diversity, however the casual visitor in search of birds or mammals is likely to be disappointed by the apparent lack of fauna.

Ulu Temburong was Brunei's first National Park. It has been protected since 1991 and preserved for scientific research and low impact Eco-tourism. Due to its remote location, there are few visitors and the journey there is a adventure in itself.

It begin with 45 minute water taxi ride from Bandar Seri Begawan, to Temburong town, Bangar. From Bangar to Batang Duri, about 17 km away, where visitors will join the Temburong river. From here, visitors will travel upstream through the rapids of the Sungai Temburong in a traditional Iban longboat or Temuai, to the natioal park. If the water level is low the guests are expected to get out and help push the boat up the shallow rapids. Having signed in at the entrance to the Park visitors can explore several kilometres of wooden boardwalks through superb primary rainforest.

There is a 65 metre long and 80 metre high canopy walkway which visitors an climb to get a closer look at life in the treetops with spectacular views of the surrounding area. Visitors can eat lunch at riverside then swim at a waterfall or else take a boat ride down stream and return to Bandar Seri Begawan.

PROBOSCIS MONKEY TOUR

Leisurely cruise through the mangroves in search of the wild Proboscis Monkey, which are found only in the Island of Borneo. Before entering the mangrove forest visitors will pass the famous Kampong Ayer and Sultan's Palace.

This tour is designed for visitors to see and understand the habitat and ecology of this elusive creature which has excited the curiosity of visitors to Borneo since colonial times. The pendulous pink noses and potbellies of the adult males reminded locals of Europeans, and this gave them their local name of Orang Belanda, or "Dutchman". Explanations on Nipah palm and Mangrove forest will be given and an opportunity to witness other wildlife in the area. Visitors may be lucky enough to encounter a Salt-water Crocodile of Monitor lizard. Other mammals include otters, flying foxes and long tail macaques. Mangrove snakes and pythons may be observed on overhanging branches.

NIGHT MARKET

Drop by at the Gadong night market to have closer look of Brunei's malay cuisines, such as famous Nasi Katok, Wajid, Kuih Bingka, Roti John, Nasi Lemak, Smoked fish Kebab and seasonal local fruits such as rambutan, nangka, Cempedak, durian and etc.

SINGAPORE

About Singapore

Map of Singapore

Unique is the best word that best capture Singapore, a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour where you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. A bridge between the East and the West for centuries, Singapore, located in the heart of fascinating Southeast Asia, where it lies 137 kilometres north of the equator, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of Indonesia's Riau Islands. Brimming with unbridled energy and bursting with exciting events, the city offers countless unique, memorable experiences waiting to be discovered. Singapore is one of three remaining true city-states in the world. it is the smallest nation in Southeast Asia.

Discover Singapore's rich ethnic, cultural and historical heritage through the sights and sounds of bustling ethnic enclaves and the civic district. Along the streets of Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India. Lush greenery throughout the island offers a welcome respite from the bustle of urban life. Well-preserved pockets of nature reserves, gardens and parks all within easy access. It house a wide diversity of flora and fauna in this Garden City. A significant area of primary rainforest, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, lies just 12km from the city centre and contains more species of plants than the entire North American continent.

When the stress of urban living starts to take its toll, relax, refresh and rejuvenate at one of Singapore's numerous spas. For a truly relaxing retreat, make a trip to Singapore's very first outdoor garden spa. Spa Botanica on Sentosa. Truly retail therapy heaven, Singapore offers an incredible diversity from designer togs and luxury labels along Orchard Road to quaint handicrafts and charming souvenirs at ethnic districts. Be more adventurous and head to a suburban HDB estate for a shopping experience of a different kind.

Merlion Statue

STAY IN SINGAPORE

Duration: 2 Days & 2 Nights

SHOPPING IN BUGIS

Bugis Street

Today, Bugis Street has revamped itself by providing sheltered walkways and air-conditioned shopping zones. Now housing over 600 stalls, it offers an eclectic mix of trendy and functional street wear, cafes, hawker food and services. Possibly one of the best known areas in Singapore, Bugis Street retains its disctinctive street shopping feel.

OG Albert

When you are in the exciting Bugis district, drop into OG Albert. It’s a leisurely 3-minute walk from the Bugis MRT station and an easy 8-minute walk from the Little India station. OG is a household name in Singapore. OG is our one-stop family store, for the young and forever young. OG has grown so hip. Whether you are looking for fashion, jewellery, cosmetics, watches, toys, good food, something for the home or anything else, you’re bound to get excellent value at OG.

Bugis Junction

Lots of little shops selling everything from electronic items to clothes, knick-knacks and accessories can be found in this modern complex. Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore's first glass-covered air-conditioned shopping street boasts a delightful mix of clusters of shophouses, modern retail outlets, a sprawling departmental store, and even a cineplex.

SINGAPORE NIGHT SAFARI

The world's first wildlife park built for visits at night. Nestled in 40 hectares of lush secondary forest, the Night Safari offers guests the unique experience of exploring wildlife in a tropical jungle at night. Through the use of subtle lighting technique, guests are able to view over 1,000 nocturnal animals of 100 species in vast naturalistic habitats.

The birth of the Night Safari is a result of a combination of factors. The overwhelming response to night tours conducted at the Zoo in the late 1980s indicated a demand for wholesome night entertainment. Displaying tropical animals at night seemed ideal since 90% of them are nocturnal and, therefore, most active after dusk. Moreover, Singapore is blessed with sunset taking place punctually at 7.30pm, dependably cool nights and little rainfall. These operational advantages make outdoor night attraction perfect.

The Night Safari have 7 animal Exhibit where it contain animal such as;

• Asian Riverine Forest - Malayan Tapir, Red Dhole and Asian Elephant
• Burmese Hillside - Gaur and Thamin
• Equatorial Africa - Cape Giraffe, Serval and Bongo
• Himalayan Foothills - Bharal, Himalayan tahr and the markhor
• Indian Subcontinent - Gir Lion, Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena and Barasingha
• Indo-Malayan Region - Malayan Tiger and Babirusa
• Nepalese River Valley - One-Horned Rhinoceros, Pelican and Golden Jackal
• South American Pampas - Capybara and Giant Anteater

JURONG BIRD PARK

Jurong Bird Park is a 20.2 hectare open-concept park. Opened on 3 January 1971, it is the largest in the Asia Pacific and the best in the world. Its collection of more than 9,000 birds from 600 species is among the largest in the world. The Park specialises in birds from Southeast Asia.

The Park has four aviaries, among which is the world’s largest walk-in aviary with the tallest man-made waterfall for visitors to enjoy a close-up view of free-flying birds from Africa and South America. Bird shows, staged at the Pool Amphitheatre and Fuji Hawk Walk are entertaining and informative and have thrilled visitors from all over the world.

List of attraction in Jurong Bird Park:

African Wetlands

Experience Africa! The African Wetlands at the BirdPark has unique bird species such as the Shoebill, Storks, and more.The new exhibit will gives visitors a more balanced eco-system display and hopefully will be able to provide a better understanding of how nature, the birds and men co-exist in this one world we call our home.

Birds of Paradise

It is the best place to observe birds as they enter the mating season with fabulously-coloured plumage and intricate courtship behaviour. View also the 12-wired Birds of Paradise bred for the first time in the world by the Park.

Hornbills and Toucans

This exhibit houses the world’s largest collection of Southeast Asian hornbills and a wide variety of South American toucans. The Park recorded the world's first successful hatching of the Black Hornbill, Southern Pied Hornbill and Great Pied

Jungle Jewels

Visitors can observe at close proximity a fraction of the amazing diversity and complexity of the South American rainforest.

Landscaped Garden

Since its opening, much efforts were made to “reforest” the Park. Thousands of trees, shrubs, and flowers were planted. This is an ongoing process to give shade to both birds and visitors and create a more natural environment.

Lory Loft

Provides visitors with a 360 degrees elevated view of the environs. With the elevated boardwalk and suspension bridges, visitors are 'lifted' 12 meters off ground level, for a heightened experience.

Parrot Paradise

It showcases more that 500 parrots from 110 species. The aviaries are designed to simulate as closely as possible the parrots’ natural habitats with the help of beautiful hand-painted murals, as well as the natural vegetation.

Pelican Cove

The Park brings you the world's most complete collection of pelicans in the world, where all 7 species of pelicans can be found. World's FIRST underwater viewing gallery for pelicans, diving for their fish during feeding time.

Penguin Expedition

The five species on exhibit are the Humboldt, the Rockhopper, the Macaroni, the Fairy and majestic King Penguin. Visitors will be treated to a vast panoramic view of these birds 'flying' underwater through a viewing gallery. See this birds in action at their feeding times.

Royal Rumble

A 40 metre long walkway takes you right through the enclosure, featuring the Crown Pigeons, the largest pigeons in the world. There are railings to lean and benches to sit on, all designed for leisurely encounter with these birds who are often mistaken for miniature peafowls.

Southeast Asia Birds Aviary

It is home to over 1,000 species of birds from a global total of 8,500 species. The Park has a collection of about 260 Southeast Asian species; one of the world's largest collection.

Splash N Slide Station

This is the 1st wet and dry playground in Singapore without the requisite splash pool. It allows wheelchair-bound children to participate in water-based activities safely without getting out from their wheelchairs.

The Swan Lake

Swan can be observed roosting, fisging and bathing at close quarters. Visitors can enjoy a grand view of the lake from the Observation Deck which will allow them to get close to the water edge and observe these graceful birds.

The Riverine

It is a simulated freashwater river habit featuring various species of waterfowl, fishes and turtles. It gives visitors an intimate underwater view of more than 20 duck species.

World of Darkness

Visitors will have the impression that they are walking along a quiet star-lit jungle path at night, watching the birds in their natural habitats as their hunting calls beckon.

Waterfall Aviary

Visitors can stroll along shaded walkways and enjoy the rainforest experience, which comes complete with mysterious birds calls, a rambling waterfall, and mist along gorges. A rustic suspension bridge offers a breath-taking view of the waterfall while two observation posts at the top offer grand views of the Aviary.

MIRI

About Miri

Map of Miri

Miri is the third largest town in Sarawak, which is one of the two Malaysian states located on Borneo Island. Miri shares a common border with Brunei and Indonesia and a greater part of it comprises the basin of Sarawak’s second longest river, Sungei Baram and its many tributaries including Melinau, Tutoh, Bakong, Tinjar, Lian, Pau, Terawan, Aju, Liang, Lanai, Palutan and many others.

Miri has an equatorial climate with a dry season from April to September and a wet, cooler season from October to March when the monsoon holds sway. The city has about 270,000 people with Chinese being the majority followed by Ibans, Bidayuhs, Malays, Melanaus and there are a small minority of the Orang Ulu people (native people living in the interiors) such as Kayans, Kenyahs, Penans, Punans, Kelabits and Berawans who mainly reside in the more remote and forested areas in the Miri’s interior.

Miri is the gateway to Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan, which is about two hours drive away. Miri is the staging point for adventure treks into the interior of Borneo, or pleasant day trips into the green rainforest. Lambir Hills, Niah and Loagan Bunut National Parks may be reached by car. Inland travel is undertaken by boat, by 4WD on rugged roads, or by small planes, which skim over the wild terrain and land in the cool highlands of central Borneo.

STAY IN MIRI SARAWAK

Duration: 2 Days & 1 Night

Mulu National Park

Located in Miri Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses incredible caves and karst formations in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting. The park is famous for its caves and the expeditions that have been mounted to explore them and their surrounding rainforest, most notably the Royal Geographic Expedition of 1977 - 1978, which saw over 100 scientists in the field for 15 months.

Within Gunung Mulu National Park is the world's biggest natural enclosed space - Sarawak chamber, found inGua Nasib Bagus Gua Nasib Bagus. It is 2,300 feet (700 m) long, 1,300 feet (396 m) wide and at least 230 feet (70 m) high; according to the guides it is big enough to fit St. Peter's Basilica or several jumbo jets inside. Other notable caves are Benarat Cavern, Deer Cave, Wind Cave, and Clearwater Cave, which exposes parts of a long underground river going through the park.

Today Mulu continues to retain the sense of adventure associated with its original exploration through the provision of adventure caving and other adventure activities. The primary focus however has shifted to the promotion of an awareness of the significance of the park and its environment through the provision of ecotourism activities that foster understanding and appreciation of the parks values. Accommodation is available at the five star luxury resort Royal Mulu Reasort, or there are cheaper lodgings across the river. The park HQ also has limited accommodation.

MIRI CITY FAN

Miri City Fan was built as part of the master plan for Miri to become a healthy Resort City by the year 2005. This 26-acres public park is an ingenious work of art and architecture, enhances Miri's aesthetic ambiance.. A unique fan-shaped park, it is a world-class urban civic park with the setting for sport, educational and cultural activities. It includes a promenade, parkland, an amphitheater, musical fountain, a library and cultural center, and various ethnic gardens. It provides superb social and recreational facilities for the public.

Mural of local cultural heritage and Miri's vision for the future decorated the walls of park's inner courtyard. There are five unique Garden of Vision , the Islamic Garden, The Chinese Garden, the Formal Garden and the Botanical Ethnic Garden. The Garden of Vision symbolizes social progress and harmony. The Islamic Garden epitomizes Islamic architecture, featuring fountains, arches, Islamic open work motifs and symbols.

The Chinese Garden depicts Chinese traditional and cultural heritage: Chinese gazebos, willow trees, the Koi n the ponds with a Chinese overhead bridge, and an interesting Chinese arch.

The formal Garden features a classical water fountain in the centre. Set in a geometrically patterned pavement with well-clipped hedges it provides an exercise area for the active.

CROCODILE FARM AND MINI ZOO

The First and the Largest Crocodile Farm in the northern region of Sarawak. The Crocodile Farm and Mini Zoo is registered and recognised by Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Come face to face with more than 1,000 Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus Porosus) and Malayan Gharial (Tomistoma Schlegelii) in a 22 acres land-scaped setting with natural breeding enclosure and perfectly man-made sanctuary ponds specially carved out for the creatures.

A stroll around its perimeter allows you to safely view an amazing collection of crocodiles up close. The crocodile farm opens everyday of the year, is home to thousands of crocodiles of different species as well as other exotic animals from tropical countries.

Exotic Animals
Taking an adventurous stroll through the farm, you come face to face with some exotic animals such as Southern Cassowary, Phython, Binturong, Sun Bears, Gibbon, Porcupines, a band of cheerful Monkeys, Anak Buaya and the like.

The different species of foreign and domestic animals are kept in spacious cages seperated from the visitors. Visitors are allowed to feed the animals with bananas available at our canteen.

Take a leisure and educational tour around our mini zoo and learn about the animals and their habitat. It will provide an enlightening and awe-inspiring experience for school students, interest-organisations, associations and individuals of all ages.