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8 hidden jewels for your family's weekend getaway is just a drive away

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Dec 02, 2016

Here are 8  destinations that are perfect for the long holiday weekend. (Image via: Tourist Attractions Malaysia)

1. Sekeping Serendah, Kuala Lumpur

Sekeping Serendah is a private retreat attempting to tread lightly on the land. The very transparent and open sheds celebrate the beauty of the natural environment surrounding them. The sheds are intentionally kept basic and free from lavishness. They are seen more as ‘glorified tents’ to provide basic shelter for its inhabitants as they commune with the land.Drive time: One hour from KL

2. Banjaran Hotsprings, Ipoh

The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is nestled in a 16.59-acre valley, cradled by 260 million-year old towering Paleozoic limestone hills, verdant rainforest, rejuvenating geothermal hot springs, natural caves and cascading waterfalls. Your getaway to regain balance and rediscover your sense of true self, this unique hideaway is designed to luxuriate in, with therapeutic value in mind.Drive time: 2 hours 45 minutes from KL

3. The Dusun, Negri Sembilan

An orchard resort on the edge of a Malaysian tropical rainforest. The dusun is an hour from Kuala Lumpur and its airports, but feels like a world away. The Dusun honours sustainable development in farming and building, which has created a beautiful and healthy environment. The family has a good relationship with the local community. The business only hires from nearby kampungs and shops from small entrepreneurs and other interesting responsible businesses. Activities are designed to raise awareness of Malaysia’s beautiful natural heritage and support local traditions, communities and NGOs.Drive time: 1 hours 20 minutes from KL

4. Awanmulan, Negri Sembilan

Live close to nature in the way that was intended. A collection of small homes in the hills of Negri Sembilan, Malaysia, only a short distance from the bustling capital of Kuala Lumpur, but a world away from the trappings of modern living. Awake each morning to the chirping of birds, the rustling of leaves, the rays of light through the trees. Fall asleep each night to the creeking of cikadas and crickets, the cool jungle air, the stars and clouds over moonlit skies.Drive time: 1 hour 6 minutes from KL

5. Ren I Tang, Penang

Ren i Tang is the result of a 2 year long restoration project on a 19th century Early Straits Eclectic Styled Building located within the core zone of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Penang Island: Malaysia. The name "Ren i Tang" is the phonetic spelling in Mandarin of South East Asia’s oldest Chinese Medical Hall Wholesaler, Yin Oi Tong which is translated as The Hall of Benevolence.Drive time: 4 hours 20 minutes from KL

6. 45, Lekiu Malacca

The guesthouse draws its inspiration from the rich tapestry of Malacca and capture everything Malacca stands for – heritage, culture and history. Located in the heart of Malacca’s UNESCO World Heritage site, the 1941 pre-war art deco building has been painstakingly restored into a stylish abode epitomising a “new luxury” that is smart, pared down and tampered with healthy dose of wit and charm while maintaining it’s old world quaintness.Drive time: 2 hours 20 minutes from KL

7. Bamboo-Village, Hulu Langat

A quiet retreat nestled in the jungles of Hulu Langat. The perfect place to go if you intend to be near nature without driving or flying for hundreds of kilometres away from Kuala Lumpur. You can pick from a selection of bungalow, cottage, dorms and event tents for the more adventurous ones. Resort living style made of bamboo somewhere in the jungle near Kuala Lumpur city centre.Drive time: 45 minutes from KL