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 Fascinating
Malaysia beckons all for the seasoned traveler as well as the
uninitiated seeking to discover for the first time, its
much published charms. Located in the heart of Southeast
Asia, Malaysia is a tropical paradise of immense charms and
is steeped in interesting cultural traditions and the
elaborate festivities, exotic cuisine, the sartorial splendors, unique arts and crafts, dance forms and architecture.
Bordered by Thailand to the north,
Photo: Royal Abu Bakar Museum in Johor
Singapore and Indonesia
to the south and southeast, Malaysia is made up of thirteen
states namely Johor (Johore), Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka
(Malacca), Negeri
Sembilan, Pahang, Penang (Pulau Pinang), Perak, Perlis, Selangor and
Terengganu in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak across
the northern tier of Borneo, and three Federal Territory
namely Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya. There are
interesting tourist attractions in Malaysia for everyone.
There are famous places of interest in Malaysia that will keep
your vacation completely enjoyable. With Malaysia
launching its Visit Malaysia Year 2007 campaign, tourists
will be guaranteed of more exciting events and colorful
celebrations the minute they step foot into this incredible
country and use this complete travel guide to bring you
maximum satisfaction in your stay in this beautiful country.
Malaysia
presents an exotic blend of the old and new. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's dynamic capital
city is a modern city with great
shopping facilities, both traditional and contemporary,
museums and galleries, a fascinating architectural mix,
lively bars, restaurants, hospitable and cheap accommodation and
good transportation. The city's skyline is rapidly
changing and presently boasts of the world's tallest
building, the magnificent Pulau Duyung in Terengganu Petronas Twin Towers, the
city's most recognized landmark. Yet, a
short drive away from the capital brings one to see the country at its rustic best.
Both the historic settlement of Malacca and Penang
are labyrinth of interesting streets, mosques, temples
and fascinating shops. The mountain retreats of Cameron
Highlands, Fraser's Hill and Genting Highlands are cool
and peaceful. Lovers of the sun, sea and underwater
adventure will find their dream holiday in Malaysia
fulfilled at the island of Tioman, Redang, Perhentian,
Pangkor and Langkawi for these islands provide both simple chalets as well
as some of the world's most exclusive resort facilities
together with excellent hotels.
The islands and the surrounding seas are ideal for
diving, snorkeling, swimming, yachting, wind-surfing,
boating, game fishing and underwater photography.
 Taman Negara, one of the most
glorious and oldest tropical rainforest in the world,
130 million-year old, offers great adventure travel and challenging outdoor activities
such as mountain climbing, cave exploration and camping to
visitors. Shutterbugs and nature freaks can seek refuge
in Endau-Rompin State Park and Kenong Rimba Park for its
natural paradise of lush tropical greenery, wooded mountain
ridges, cascading rapids and icy cold waterfalls. Kenyir, Chini and Bera
lakes are unexplored destinations offering abundance
opportunities for fishing, birds watching, and experiencing
village life.
Sabah is well known for its adventure and
eco-treasures attractions such
as Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia highest peak at 4,095.2 m,
untouched
Kuala Lumpur Tower
rainforest at Danum
Valley, Proboscis
monkeys along the Kinabatang River, the world's largest orang
utan sanctuary at Sepilok and turtles on the Turtle Islands Park
where visitors can marvel at rare turtles laying their eggs.
 Neighbouring
Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia has
similar activities. Here you can find the Gunung
Mulu National Park, known for its famous limestone caves
which has the world's largest cave passage, the largest
natural rock chamber in the world and the longest cave
system in Southeast Asia, the Niah caves where the oldest
human remains was found in Southeast Asia, inland river
cultural exchanges at Batang Ai and Rejang River
where you can shoot the rapids as well as several good national parks like Bako
National Park and Kubah National Park, perfect for a jungle
safari.
Malaysia is a colorful
combination of Southeast
Asia's major cultures (Malay, Chinese and Indian
together with a rich array of other ethnic races). Selamat Datang
meaning 'welcome'
in Bahasa Malaysia, the national language is written on the faces, expressed in the gestures and
exhibited in the unrestrained friendliness of its people
reflect the heartwarming charm Wat Chayamangkalaram and genuine hospitality of
the country.
The rich array of local, oriental, as well as
western and continental foods is available
throughout the country. Eating is a favorite
pastime of Malaysians. Delicious dishes are served at hawker stalls to sophisticated
restaurants throughout the day and you will
never be hungry during your travel in Malaysia.
 In the villages, lush carpets of paddy
fields, local children reeling or scooping up fish for the day from
the canals , the rolling plains of rubber estates and the pleasant
green plantations of oil palm are all simply breathtaking. Traditional sports and
pastimes such as sepak takraw, giant top
spinning, and kite flying still survive although
football is the most popular sport. Golf is also
popular and players can choose to play on the
250 plus excellent courses located throughout
the country.
Immerse
yourself in a shopping adventure. Malaysia's relatively low
cost of living and the wide array of choices for shopping
have made it a shopper's haven and value for money
destination where you can buy goods ranging from local
handicrafts to luxury products. So, let your dream
holiday come true in fascinating
Photo: Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Malaysia with its
eco-tourism attractions together with its imposing
structures and modern amenities in the cities and towns.
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