Penang, Malaysia.

A tropical city that can leave a warm and beautiful impression at first sight, fresh, quiet and peaceful. The authentic and traditional Chinese culture is intertwined with local customs, which is not strange and so fresh.

The whole city is hidden in green trees and flowers, and birds are singing softly everywhere, and it is known as the "capital of forests". Kuching means "cat" in Malay, so Kuching is also known as the Cat City, where the world's first cat museum is located.

Refreshing city experiences, long-lost Nanyang flavors, penetrating ecosystems, authentic indigenous flavors, stunning coastal scenery, rare star animals, rare tropical plants, mouth-watering seafood feasts, authentic traditional delicacies, any of which are deeply attracted to countless tourists.

It is the oldest city in East Malaysia, with a mix of old and new architecture, multicultural coexistence, and a unique one-city, two-system system divided by the Sarawak River. The North City is administered by the Malays, while the South City is administered by the Chinese. Adds some mystery to the city.

Being in this place is like traveling to a distant era, where the rings of the era stay, and every place is extremely peaceful and tranquil. Flora and fauna live freely in the pristine rainforest. Back to basics, escape from the world and enjoy pure freedom.

Walking through the streets, it was once ruled by the British, so there are many traces of British colonial rule in terms of architecture, language, customs, etc. At the same time, the small cat sculptures that can be seen everywhere also form a beautiful landscape, to find these cute cats, take group photos, street corners, mobile phones are all blockbuster perspectives, the world's first cat museum is also located here, into the museum, to experience the special cat culture also adds infinite fun to the trip.

The relics of the British colony, the petty bourgeois frescoes, the mottled Kuching Old Street, and a cup of authentic butter coffee in a small Chinese shop. Inadvertently entered the time tunnel: shops, alleys, and strong coffee all tell the unique taste of this small city.

As a coastal city, a seafood feast is not a problem, with an average consumption of about RM100 per capita, you can enjoy a seafood feast with top configuration, which is very cheap. I have to mention that Xinyaowan Old Street, a town with a history of more than 100 years, is full of food and is very lively.

Tomato sauce, which is a sauce made from tomatoes, is a traditional authentic food in Sarawak. Three-color milk tea, as the name suggests, has three colors of milk tea. It is composed of the top layer of black tea, the middle layer of milk and the last stage of brown sugar, mixed with the milk flavor, sweet and refreshing, definitely worth tasting. There is also a game meal unique to Kuching that will satisfy your cravings.

The next day, take a speedboat to an ancient national park that claims to be able to see all the wildlife in Borneo. It is known as the most typical Sarawak forest and ecological reserve. Long-tailed monkeys and silver langurs are common, boars are also a frequent sight at the park's headquarters, and squirrels and monitor lizards are also frequent visitors. In the afternoon, you'll also have the chance to see rare proboscis monkeys, especially on the Telok Baku and Telok Derrima trails.

All walks weave through different vegetation, from the 80-metre-long dipterocarp to the dense mangrove forest. If you want to catch a glimpse of the carnivorous pitcher plant, then you must take a trip to the Lindang Trail.

Guided tours serve as a resting spot for forest trekking, and the little Telok Pandan is arguably the best choice. An hour's walk will take you to a rocky headland with a beautiful secluded bay. All beaches have limestone and sandstone cliffs, and the waves and winds have left various marks on the rocks over the years, forming the famous sea stacks in the area.

In the evening, if you stroll along Telok Assan, near the park's headquarters, you can see hundreds of swifts circling and fluttering near their nests on the rock wall at the end of the beach. As the sun sets over the other side of the mountain, wait 20 minutes for a layered and colorful sunset to appear behind the mountain, and you can stay on the beach and enjoy the infinite beauty.

There are hundreds of species of frogs living in this rainforest, all of them are ignorant and cute, they are the musicians of the forest, listen carefully to this beautiful music, and unveil the mystery of the natural musicians, sound, color, habits, structure, function......

Finally, you can walk into the indigenous community and experience their lives up close. Learn about the living environment and customs of different ethnic groups in Sarawak from a distance, such as food, clothing, literary and artistic hobbies, etc. Friends who like to collect stamps can also bring a small notebook and leave a mark at each ethnic display.

I have to mention the unique saba qin here, and you can see the process of making the saba qin in the cultural village. Shuttling through the cultural village, stopping and savoring, every corner is telling you about the immortal magic of this mysterious and ancient land.

In the evening, head to Kebaya, the No.1 new Peranakan restaurant. Peranakan are the mixed descendants of Chinese and locals who came to settle in Malaysia during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The male is called Baba, and the female is called Nyonya, which is Nyonya.

Gradually, a unique Peranakan culture has been formed in Malaysia, and Peranakan cuisine has gradually become a must-try local flavor in Malaysia.

It is characterized by sweet and sour, spicy, slightly spicy, heavy taste, and most of the sauces are made of more than a dozen spices. Due to the geographical location, Peranakan cuisine is also slightly different in different regions, for example, it is more influenced by Thai cuisine, shrimp paste is one of its most commonly used spices, and the taste is more sour and spicy.

Who would have thought that it was once burned down by a fire, and later bought by well-known hoteliers Karl Steinberg and Christopher Ong, who turned several old houses into boutique hotels and Peranakan restaurants. Through their careful design, the beauty of these seven old houses has a chance to see the light of day.

One of the most important elements of Peranakan food culture is the long table, which is decorated with exquisite and elegant decorations, and it feels like every corner is worth savoring.

Although it looks like an old townhouse from the outside, I didn't expect to pass through the restaurant, but you can see a different story. A rectangular courtyard, which looks like a courtyard house, and the antique buildings make people feel refreshed and happy.

The first course of the appetizer section is Pork Man Tou, and it is not an exaggeration to say that Chinese food has a deep influence on Peranakan food culture. Look at the name and you will find clues, that's right, pork steamed buns, Johnson gave it a new name, meat sandwich buns.

The pork in the steamed bun is processed by sous-vide cooking to ensure that the meat is evenly heated, and that it melts in your mouth, is tender, juicy, and delicate. Coupled with the delicate seasoning and the accompaniment of pickled vegetables, it is eaten with homemade steamed buns, which are salty, fragrant and tender, and juicy and rich.

The second appetizer is Ban Xeo, which combines the characteristics of traditional Vietnamese snacks, and the crispy crust is topped with shredded chicken, dried shrimp, vegetables, crispy tofu and other ingredients, and drizzled with tamarind sauce, which is sweet and sour, crispy, and quite innovative.

The third appetizer is Miang Kham, a popular street food in Laos, but this restaurant has taken it a step on by wrapping toasted coconut, shrimp, lime, cashew nuts and Norwegian salmon roe in fresh betel leaves.

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