Malaysia
Kampung Kling Mosque - an old mosque in Malacca, built by Indian traders in 1872. In front of the wall are colorful Malacca trishaws.
Little, Hello Kitty themed hotel in Malacca.
Chinese lantern in a shophouse in Malacca.
One of many extremely kitschy, but uniqe trishaws from Malacca.
Entering Cheng Hoon Teng temple - the oldest Chinese temple in Malacca, founded in the 1600s by the Chinese Kapitan Tay Kie Ki alias Tay Hong Yong.
Inside Cheng Hoon Teng temple - the oldest Chinese temple in Malacca, founded in the 1600s.
In front of Cheng Hoon Teng - the oldes Chinese temple in Malacca.
Malacca kitschy trishaws look much better at night, when colorfully lit.
Doraemon and Batman themed trishaws in front of the Stadthuys - former Dutch city hall in Malacca.
Doraemon themed trishaw and its proud owner. Malacca.
Uniquely decorated and brightly lit trishaws waiting for clients in Malacca.
Old houses along the Malacca River waterfront.
Arcades under a row of old Chinese shophouses. Malacca.
Many layers of old paint on the arcades of the old shophouses in Malacca.
Old and richly decorated Portuguese tombstone inside the preserved ruins of St. Paul church in Malacca, which originated from a small chapel dedicated to Virgin Mary, built in 1541.
Residence of the Dutch governors of Malacca - now the Governor's Mansion Museum.
Old Chinese houses on the bank of Malacca River. Many of them are now converted into heritage hotels.
Colorful front of the old shophouses. Malacca.
Dining room in the residence of the governor of Malacca.
Porta de Santiago - the only surviving gate of A Famosa, the Portuguese fortress built in Malacca in 1511.
The centre of Dutch Malacca - a plaza with clock tower, church and city hall (Stadthuys).
Chinese lanterns along the the street with old houses in Malacca.
Round window. Malacca
Petronas Towers. Kuala Lumpur.
Inside the skybridge linking both Petronas Towers on 41st and 42nd floors. Kuala Lumpur.
One of the Petronas Towers and a view over central Kuala Lumpur.
Petronas Towers at night. Kuala Lumpur.
Hotel built on stilts. Langkawi Lagoon Resort on Langkawi Island.
Spider Lily (Amaryllidaceae). Langkawi Island.
Beach in Langkawi Lagoon Resort on Langkawi Island.
Swimming pool in Langkawi Lagoon Resort on Langkawi Island.
Stilt houses of the Langkawi Lagoon Resort on Langkawi Island.
Stilt houses behind the infinity pool. Langkawi Lagoon Resort, Langkawi Island.
Fishing boat. Langkawi Island.
Child playing on a beach. Langkawi Island.
Abandoned fishing boat. Langkawi Island.
Sishing boats near Langkawi Lagoon Resort. Langkawi Island.
Local women collecting clams. Langkawi Island.
Inside Thean Hou Chinese Hainan Temple (established in 1865) on Muntri Street. Goergetown, Penang.
Pennants inside Thean Hou temple. Goergetown, Penang.
Main "altar" in Thean Hou Hainan temple. Goergetown, Penang.
Rich interior of Thean Hou temple. Goergetown, Penang.
View from inside to the inner courtyard of Thean Hou Hainan temple. Goergetown, Penang.
One of the most famous Chinese "clan houses" in Penang - Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, called The Blue Mansion.
Penang Supreme Court Building (Mahkamah Tinggi Pulau Pinang), opened in 1903.
St. George's Church - the oldest Anglican church in Malaysia. The round domed structure in front of it commemorises captain Francis Light, who established Penang as a British settlement in 1786.
St. Georges church seen from captain Francis Light's memorial. George Town, Penang.
Indian trishaw driver on a street in Georgetown, Penang.
Captain Keling Mosque - the oldest mosque in Penang built in 19th century by Indian Muslim traders.
Old Chinese shophouses. Georgetown, Penang.
Confucian temple of Khoo Kongsi - the most famous of Penang Hokkien clanhouses.
Rich and elaborate detail of Khoo Kongsi temple. Georgetown, Penang.
Photo session of the young couple soon to be married with the girl's family (father on the motorcycle) in front of Khoo Kongsi, Georgetown, Penang.
Beautiful Chinese scene engraved in stone inside Khoo Kongsi temple. Georgetown, Penang.
Inside the Jhoo Kongsi Confucian temple. Georgetown, Penang.
Chinese beauty depicted among series of other paintings on the wall inside Khoo Kongsi temple. Georgetown, Penang.
Khoo Kongsi. Georgetown, Penang.
One of the famous and highly artistic murals from Georgetown, Penang.
Famous street food on Chulia Street (Lebuh Chulia). Georgetown, Penang.
People praying on the New Year's Day outside the Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple - the main Chinese temple in Georgetown, established in 1800 by Guangdong and Fujian communties.
People lighting candles in Kuan Yin Temple on the New Year's Day. Georgetown, Penang.
Prayers in Kuan Yin Temple on the New Year's Day. Georgetown, Penang.
Inside Kuan Yin Temple. Georgetown, Penang.
Local woman praying on front of the host of Chinese deities. Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
Prayers in Kuan Yin Temple on the New Year's Day. Georgetown, Penang.
Offerings of fruits, oil and flowers on the New Year's Day in Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
Little girl praying. Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
Busy morning in Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
View along Lebuh China towards Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
Man praying in front of one of several Chinese temples and clan houses on King Street (Lebuh King). Georgetown, Penang.
Detail of the War Emperor's Temple (Wu Ti Meow) - a clan temple at 36 King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Chinese temples and clan houses on King Street (Lebuh King). Georgetown, Penang. First from the right is Tua Pek Kong Temple.
Roof details of the War Emperor's Temple and Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Local Chinese man praying n front of Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street (Lebuh King) in Georgetown, Penang.
Roof details of Tua Pek Kong Temple and Chooi San Wooi Koon building on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Commemorative photo of the Ng clan during their meeting on New Year's day in their clan house (Ng See Kah Miew) on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Inside Ng family clan house (Ng See Kah Miew) on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Entrance of Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street (Lebuh King) in Georgetown, Penang.
Roof detail of the War Emperor's Temple on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Candles inside Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Inside Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Row of Chinese temples and association buildings on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
War Emperor's Temple (left) and Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Colors of Georgetown, Penang.
Inner patio of Pinang Peranakan Mansion - the townhouse and ancestral hall of Chung Keng Kwee. Georgetown, Penang.
Window in Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Courtyard in Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Portraits of ancestors in the ancestral temple of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Jars with incenses. Ancestral temple of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
One of the rooms in the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Colors of Penang.
Trishaw and its Indian owner. Georgetown, Penang.
Red lantern in Blue Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Old pulled rickshaws in front of Cheong Fat Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion). Georgetown, Penang.
Outside Cheong Fat Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion). Georgetown, Penang.
Entrance arcades of the Cheong Fat Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion). Georgetown, Penang.
Elaborate decorations of the gable walls of the Cheong Fat Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion). Georgetown, Penang.
Eastern and Oriental Hotel - one of the famous colonial hotels in South East Asia established in 1885 by the Sarkies Brothers. Georgetown, Penang.
Eastern & Oriantal Hotel - seaside elevation. Georgetown, Penang.
Eastern & Oriantal Hotel - old cannon and seaside entrance. Georgetown, Penang.
One of many restored heritage houses in Georgetown, Penang.
Entrance to Captain Keling Mosque - the oldest mosque in Penang built in 19th century by Indian Muslim traders.
Inside Captain Keling Mosque. Georgetown, Penang.
Grand lobby of the new wing of the colonial Majestic Hotel. Kuala Lumpur.
Historical Majestic Hotel (built in 1932). Kuala Lumpur.
Entrance to the old part of the Majestic Hotel. Kuala Lumpur.
National Mosque fo Malaysia (Masjid Negara) built in 1965. The minaret of modern design is 73-metre-high. Kuala Lumpur.
National Textile Museum housed in the former headquarters of the Federated Malay States Railway built in 1896. Kuala Lumpur.
Old man sitting on the street near Pasar Seni LRT Station. Kuala Lumpur.
On the street in Chinatown. Kuala Lumpur.
Sri Mahamariamman Temple - the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumbur, founded in 1873. This new structure built in 1968 has a colorful gopuram (tower) typical for southern India.
Religious ceremony in Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple. Kuala Lumpur.
Religious ceremony in Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple. Kuala Lumpur.
Offering of bananas and colorful statueas of Hindu deities. Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple, Kuala Lumpur.
Indian priest in Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple, Kuala Lumpur.
Indian woman resting in Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple, Kuala Lumpur.
200m long canopy walk in FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) reserve park 16 km north of Kuala Lumpur.
200m long canopy walk in FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) reserve park 16 km north of Kuala Lumpur.
Moving carefully along the canopy walk suspended 30 m above the ground. FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) reserve park 16 km north of Kuala Lumpur.
Picnic area with natural pools and waterfalls in FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) reserve park 16 km north of Kuala Lumpur.
Heritage building housing the National Textiles Museum with the Dayabumi Complex tower in the background. Kuala Lumpur.
Kampung Kling Mosque - an old mosque in Malacca, built by Indian traders in 1872. In front of the wall are colorful Malacca trishaws.
Little, Hello Kitty themed hotel in Malacca.
Chinese lantern in a shophouse in Malacca.
One of many extremely kitschy, but uniqe trishaws from Malacca.
Entering Cheng Hoon Teng temple - the oldest Chinese temple in Malacca, founded in the 1600s by the Chinese Kapitan Tay Kie Ki alias Tay Hong Yong.
Inside Cheng Hoon Teng temple - the oldest Chinese temple in Malacca, founded in the 1600s.
In front of Cheng Hoon Teng - the oldes Chinese temple in Malacca.
Malacca kitschy trishaws look much better at night, when colorfully lit.
Doraemon and Batman themed trishaws in front of the Stadthuys - former Dutch city hall in Malacca.
Doraemon themed trishaw and its proud owner. Malacca.
Uniquely decorated and brightly lit trishaws waiting for clients in Malacca.
Old houses along the Malacca River waterfront.
Arcades under a row of old Chinese shophouses. Malacca.
Many layers of old paint on the arcades of the old shophouses in Malacca.
Old and richly decorated Portuguese tombstone inside the preserved ruins of St. Paul church in Malacca, which originated from a small chapel dedicated to Virgin Mary, built in 1541.
Residence of the Dutch governors of Malacca - now the Governor's Mansion Museum.
Old Chinese houses on the bank of Malacca River. Many of them are now converted into heritage hotels.
Colorful front of the old shophouses. Malacca.
Dining room in the residence of the governor of Malacca.
Porta de Santiago - the only surviving gate of A Famosa, the Portuguese fortress built in Malacca in 1511.
The centre of Dutch Malacca - a plaza with clock tower, church and city hall (Stadthuys).
Chinese lanterns along the the street with old houses in Malacca.
Round window. Malacca
Petronas Towers. Kuala Lumpur.
Inside the skybridge linking both Petronas Towers on 41st and 42nd floors. Kuala Lumpur.
One of the Petronas Towers and a view over central Kuala Lumpur.
Petronas Towers at night. Kuala Lumpur.
Hotel built on stilts. Langkawi Lagoon Resort on Langkawi Island.
Spider Lily (Amaryllidaceae). Langkawi Island.
Beach in Langkawi Lagoon Resort on Langkawi Island.
Swimming pool in Langkawi Lagoon Resort on Langkawi Island.
Stilt houses of the Langkawi Lagoon Resort on Langkawi Island.
Stilt houses behind the infinity pool. Langkawi Lagoon Resort, Langkawi Island.
Fishing boat. Langkawi Island.
Child playing on a beach. Langkawi Island.
Abandoned fishing boat. Langkawi Island.
Sishing boats near Langkawi Lagoon Resort. Langkawi Island.
Local women collecting clams. Langkawi Island.
Inside Thean Hou Chinese Hainan Temple (established in 1865) on Muntri Street. Goergetown, Penang.
Pennants inside Thean Hou temple. Goergetown, Penang.
Main "altar" in Thean Hou Hainan temple. Goergetown, Penang.
Rich interior of Thean Hou temple. Goergetown, Penang.
View from inside to the inner courtyard of Thean Hou Hainan temple. Goergetown, Penang.
One of the most famous Chinese "clan houses" in Penang - Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, called The Blue Mansion.
Penang Supreme Court Building (Mahkamah Tinggi Pulau Pinang), opened in 1903.
St. George's Church - the oldest Anglican church in Malaysia. The round domed structure in front of it commemorises captain Francis Light, who established Penang as a British settlement in 1786.
St. Georges church seen from captain Francis Light's memorial. George Town, Penang.
Indian trishaw driver on a street in Georgetown, Penang.
Captain Keling Mosque - the oldest mosque in Penang built in 19th century by Indian Muslim traders.
Old Chinese shophouses. Georgetown, Penang.
Confucian temple of Khoo Kongsi - the most famous of Penang Hokkien clanhouses.
Rich and elaborate detail of Khoo Kongsi temple. Georgetown, Penang.
Photo session of the young couple soon to be married with the girl's family (father on the motorcycle) in front of Khoo Kongsi, Georgetown, Penang.
Beautiful Chinese scene engraved in stone inside Khoo Kongsi temple. Georgetown, Penang.
Inside the Jhoo Kongsi Confucian temple. Georgetown, Penang.
Chinese beauty depicted among series of other paintings on the wall inside Khoo Kongsi temple. Georgetown, Penang.
Khoo Kongsi. Georgetown, Penang.
One of the famous and highly artistic murals from Georgetown, Penang.
Famous street food on Chulia Street (Lebuh Chulia). Georgetown, Penang.
People praying on the New Year's Day outside the Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple - the main Chinese temple in Georgetown, established in 1800 by Guangdong and Fujian communties.
People lighting candles in Kuan Yin Temple on the New Year's Day. Georgetown, Penang.
Prayers in Kuan Yin Temple on the New Year's Day. Georgetown, Penang.
Inside Kuan Yin Temple. Georgetown, Penang.
Local woman praying on front of the host of Chinese deities. Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
Prayers in Kuan Yin Temple on the New Year's Day. Georgetown, Penang.
Offerings of fruits, oil and flowers on the New Year's Day in Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
Little girl praying. Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
Busy morning in Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
View along Lebuh China towards Kuan Yin (Goddes of Mercy) Temple, Georgetown, Penang.
Man praying in front of one of several Chinese temples and clan houses on King Street (Lebuh King). Georgetown, Penang.
Detail of the War Emperor's Temple (Wu Ti Meow) - a clan temple at 36 King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Chinese temples and clan houses on King Street (Lebuh King). Georgetown, Penang. First from the right is Tua Pek Kong Temple.
Roof details of the War Emperor's Temple and Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Local Chinese man praying n front of Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street (Lebuh King) in Georgetown, Penang.
Roof details of Tua Pek Kong Temple and Chooi San Wooi Koon building on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Commemorative photo of the Ng clan during their meeting on New Year's day in their clan house (Ng See Kah Miew) on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Inside Ng family clan house (Ng See Kah Miew) on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Entrance of Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street (Lebuh King) in Georgetown, Penang.
Roof detail of the War Emperor's Temple on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Candles inside Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Inside Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Row of Chinese temples and association buildings on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
War Emperor's Temple (left) and Tua Pek Kong Temple on King Street in Georgetown, Penang.
Colors of Georgetown, Penang.
Inner patio of Pinang Peranakan Mansion - the townhouse and ancestral hall of Chung Keng Kwee. Georgetown, Penang.
Window in Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Courtyard in Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Portraits of ancestors in the ancestral temple of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Jars with incenses. Ancestral temple of the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
One of the rooms in the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Colors of Penang.
Trishaw and its Indian owner. Georgetown, Penang.
Red lantern in Blue Mansion. Georgetown, Penang.
Old pulled rickshaws in front of Cheong Fat Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion). Georgetown, Penang.
Outside Cheong Fat Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion). Georgetown, Penang.
Entrance arcades of the Cheong Fat Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion). Georgetown, Penang.
Elaborate decorations of the gable walls of the Cheong Fat Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion). Georgetown, Penang.
Eastern and Oriental Hotel - one of the famous colonial hotels in South East Asia established in 1885 by the Sarkies Brothers. Georgetown, Penang.
Eastern & Oriantal Hotel - seaside elevation. Georgetown, Penang.
Eastern & Oriantal Hotel - old cannon and seaside entrance. Georgetown, Penang.
One of many restored heritage houses in Georgetown, Penang.
Entrance to Captain Keling Mosque - the oldest mosque in Penang built in 19th century by Indian Muslim traders.
Inside Captain Keling Mosque. Georgetown, Penang.
Grand lobby of the new wing of the colonial Majestic Hotel. Kuala Lumpur.
Historical Majestic Hotel (built in 1932). Kuala Lumpur.
Entrance to the old part of the Majestic Hotel. Kuala Lumpur.
National Mosque fo Malaysia (Masjid Negara) built in 1965. The minaret of modern design is 73-metre-high. Kuala Lumpur.
National Textile Museum housed in the former headquarters of the Federated Malay States Railway built in 1896. Kuala Lumpur.
Old man sitting on the street near Pasar Seni LRT Station. Kuala Lumpur.
On the street in Chinatown. Kuala Lumpur.
Sri Mahamariamman Temple - the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumbur, founded in 1873. This new structure built in 1968 has a colorful gopuram (tower) typical for southern India.
Religious ceremony in Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple. Kuala Lumpur.
Religious ceremony in Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple. Kuala Lumpur.
Offering of bananas and colorful statueas of Hindu deities. Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple, Kuala Lumpur.
Indian priest in Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple, Kuala Lumpur.
Indian woman resting in Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple, Kuala Lumpur.
200m long canopy walk in FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) reserve park 16 km north of Kuala Lumpur.
200m long canopy walk in FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) reserve park 16 km north of Kuala Lumpur.
Moving carefully along the canopy walk suspended 30 m above the ground. FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) reserve park 16 km north of Kuala Lumpur.
Picnic area with natural pools and waterfalls in FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) reserve park 16 km north of Kuala Lumpur.
Heritage building housing the National Textiles Museum with the Dayabumi Complex tower in the background. Kuala Lumpur.