Malaysia

Situated at the crossroads between India and China, and combined with its own indigenous cultures, Malaysia is a primarily Islamic country with fascinating and unique experiences to offer.

From the major metropolitan city of Kuala Lumpur to the dense jungles of Sungai Kinabatangan in Borneo, Malaysia is a varied tropical country filled with beaches, beautiful scuba diving destinations, wild forests and jungles, fascinating cultures, and great hiking destinations.

Trek in Taman Negara – Malaysia’s largest park filled with some of the oldest rainforests still standing, or climb up Mount Kinabalu (4095 metres) where over 800 different orchid species and some of the highest levels of endemic flora in the world await. Head over to the Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre to see orphaned orangutans learn the skills needed to survive in the wild, and then relax in one of the main coastal islands including Pulau Langkawai, Pulau Perhentian, and Pulau Sipadan. Wander through the Pinnacles Stone Forest in Gunung Mulu National Park, also home of the Sarawak Chamber, the largest cave chamber in the world, or travel through Sarawak on a cruise along the Batang Rajang river into the heart of Borneo.

For a more cultural experience, visit the Chinese influenced Penang with its museums, temples, pagodas and road-side hawker stalls.  Or take in more traditional Malay culture in Kota Bharu, a northeastern Malaysian city filled with royal palaces, mosques and museums.

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Kuala Lumpur, West Coast Malaysia, Malaysia
KLCC housed a few nice places to go. If you are shopaholic, Suria KLCC is the best destination for you. Besides hundreds of stores and house to top brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, LV named a few, you may also..
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Sandakan, Sabah Region, Malaysia
The Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre is one of four Orang-Utan sanctuaries worldwide. Established in 1964, the centre covers an area 43 square kilometres in size. Its mission is to rescue and rehabilitate..
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Semporna, Sabah Region, Malaysia
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Kuala Lumpur, West Coast Malaysia, Malaysia
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Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Region, Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu is one of those views that stays with you forever. There are two main trails: Timpohon and Mesilau. I've climbed both and I'd have to say the Mesilau trail has alot nicer views on the way up. It's also..
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Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Region, Malaysia
When you're in Sabah, visit the world heritage site, Kinabalu National Park and climb Mt Kinabalu! You will need to do a booking to climb the mountain at least 6-8 months in advance as the compulsory overnight stay at the lodge on the 11,000ft sells like hot cakes! You can make your reservation by calling Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, the company that manages the climbing and accommodation packages at the Kinabalu National Park. The number to call is (6 088) 243 629 or you may log on to http://www.suterasanctuarylodges.com.my for more information. And if you're a hardcore nature buff you would love to see more of Borneo's nature and wildlife, try out Danum Valley, the Maliau Basin,Tabin Wildlife Reserve or the Kinabatangan River. It's worth it! And if your dream is to get a PADI's diving license, try it here in Borneo.It seems cheaper obtaining the dive license here. We have one of the most beautiful diving sites in the world --Sipadan and Layang-Layang Islands being two of the most recommended dive sites.
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Kuala Lumpur, West Coast Malaysia, Malaysia
It is a great city to live in. Even though it is a developing country but Kuala Lumpur is a place that you will have a great time in it. You will find Church, Mosque, Shrine, and night clubs all in one neighborhood! I just to everyone to visit there, live there, and have some fun. But don't just stay in the city, go for jungle trekking there ;)
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Kuah, West Coast Malaysia, Malaysia
During our travels, a friend warned that Langkawi was `pretty, but boring as hell`. Likewise, the tour operator in KL advised we should only go to Langkawi for a day trip because there wasn’t much to see there. Both of these opinions were way off base, as we found out for ourselves. Langkawi is a series of one hundred small islands (give or take a few, depending on the tide level), clustered together near the Malaysian-Thai border. The terrain is lush and mountainous, with beautiful beaches. You won’t see any high-rise hotels on Pulau Langkawi, the main island of the group; the government requires that hotels may not be taller than a coconut tree. As a result, the island’s businesses have remained in the hands of the locals, and few tourists venture out here. The result is a very quiet, laid-back atmosphere with friendly local folks. We arrived at the Langkawi airport and immediately rented a proton wira car at RM100 for 3 days droved to our 4- star Langkasuka Beach Resort. Our modus operandi is to travel without hotel reservations, allowing us maximum flexibility; we crossed our fingers that Langkasuka Beach Resort would have a vacancy because it sounded like a peaceful place. Luckily they had two vacant chalets set in a lush garden tastefully adorned with orchids, palms, statues, fountains and ponds. It was quite charming, to say the least. The beachfront was pristine and secluded. One of the highlights of our visit to Langkawi was a breathtaking gondola ride up the mountainside. The Swiss-made gondola opened in 2002, each car seating up to six passengers. The first leg of the ride glides straight up the mountain for an awe-inspiring distance, while the second leg takes you from one mountaintop station to a second station. The top lookout point has a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding islands and sea. In addition, there is a steep trekking path between the two peaks for those who wish to explore the jungle on foot (which, of course, included us). The station at the base of the mountain sits next to an Oriental Village (read: shopping mall for tourists). Also nearby is a short and very, very steep trek to the Seven Pools - a legendary series of waterfalls where you can slide from one pool to the next on the smooth, slippery rocks. This was a refreshing dip for us after our grueling trek. Sitting under a pounding waterfall is pretty exhilarating!. Another highlight of our trip was gourmet cuisine - at very reasonable prices, I might add. The first night we sat at a beachside table at the Lighthouse Restaurant and enjoyed a leisurely dinner as the sun sank down beyond the horizon. For dessert we shared peach gelati molded into the shape of a peach, covered with a delicate white chocolate shell (dyed peach, of course) and adorned with a real leaf. There was even a “peach pit” inside, made of a chocolate hazelnut truffle. The entertainment for the evening came when a herd of water buffalo ambled down the beach for their nightly stroll - definitely not something you would see in the City! Buffalos have traditionally been used to work the fields on the island, although modern machinery is starting to make them obsolete. Some of the residents still keep their herds of buffalo though, as a means of preserving cultural traditions. Apparently, the herds used to roam freely and cause all kinds of traffic jams by walking down the middle of the road in packs of thirty or more. Some restrictions have been put in place, but few farmers actually abide by them. As a result, you never know when you might be graced by the presence of a water buffalo sauntering down the sidewalk. The second night in Langkawi we ate dinner at the Sun Village Seafood Restaurant. Once again, dinner dessert was superb and dessert was very delicious. We had four orders of the traditional Malay dessert, sago. Sago comes from a tree, and is similar to tapioca pearls (about 1/8” in diameter). The emerald green jelly-like pearls were molded into three little mounds, and presented in a bowl of brown sugar and cream. We were instructed to stir everything up to sweeten the sago with the brown sugar, resulting in a unique flavor. This dessert is traditionally eaten during Ramadan. Sago is the staple of the Penan tribe’s diet; they are a nomadic tribe, known for their stealth and accuracy when hunting with blowdarts. Our third and final night in Langkawi, we decided to be adventurous and drove to the opposite side of the island for dinner. We parked the car embarked on a 15 minute walk through the mangrove jungle to reach the restaurant. This place was built with eco-tourism in mind; instead of knocking down trees, the building was constructed around them. The main dining room has trees coming up through the floor and reaching towards the towering skylight above. A wraparound deck allows diners to view the mangrove wildlife between courses. We loved Langkawi, and will probably go back there someday - as long as it doesn't get too built-up and touristy! Maybe that\'s why people kept telling us not to go there...maybe they just secretly wanted the island to remain quiet. In that case, I don't blame them in the least.
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Pulau Rawa, South Malaysia, Malaysia
Best to liaise with the hotel, that you are staying with on Rawa Island, with regards to your boat/ferry transit from Mersing. Having a confirmation on pick-up/arrival time from the Rawa Island Resort counterpart is much better than relying on the whim and fancy of the local boatmen.
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Kuala Lumpur, West Coast Malaysia, Malaysia
u must visit twin tower and genting
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Johor Bahru, South Malaysia, Malaysia
there are many good food like bakuteh,bbq fish and fresh seafood
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Port Dickson, West Coast Malaysia, Malaysia
good for swimming,play beach vollyball and making sand castle
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Kuala Lumpur, West Coast Malaysia, Malaysia
Gardens City Of Light -Kuala Lumpur (KL) is the capital of Malaysia. There're many art galleries, museum historical ruins for the ultimate cultural learning experience. Must visit - the world famous Petronas Towers, once at the top; it feels like the whole word under your feet. Beside the Petronas Towers is the Maxis Tower, there is a revolving restaurant in the Maxis Tower where able to have a bird's eye view to KL.
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Melaka, West Coast Malaysia, Malaysia
Historical City - Malacca is the place of origins of Baba-Nyonyas (Peranakan). Peranakans are descendants of a Chinese man and Malay woman. The most famous Chinese place of worship is Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. It is oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia has an inscription dating 1685 commemorating the deeds of by Kapitan China Li Wei King.
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Kuala Lumpur, West Coast Malaysia, Malaysia
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssss!
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