The peninsula and Borneo in Malaysia provide two radically different travel experiences. The capital of West Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, is an efficient and contemporary city that blends Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences. With a vast jungle, orangutans, granite peaks, and distant tribes, Malaysian Borneo is home to some of the most remarkable locations in the country. For the majority of tourists, Malaysia offers a pleasant combination of stunning islands, opulent resorts, and historic towns. Malaysia welcomed around two million foreign visitors in 2010. The majority of them were residents of nearby nations like Singapore and Indonesia, but more and more visitors from other countries are also coming here. Here are some of Malaysia’s best tourism destinations.
Mulu Caves
In Malaysian Borneo’s Gunung Mulu National Park are the Mulu Caves. In a hilly equatorial rainforest setting, the park contains amazing caves and karst formations. The largest cave chamber in the world is called Sarawak and it may be located in one of the underground caverns. The chamber reportedly has enough space to fit roughly 40 Boeing 747s inside without their wings touching. Nearly every nightfall, a magnificent departure of the vast colony of blemish bats in the neighboring Deer Cave occurs in quest of food.
Taman Negara
Taman Negara, which in Malay literally translates to “national park,” is one of the world’s oldest tropical rain forests. It has enormous trees, waterfalls, long and short jungle hikes, and the longest canopy walkways in the world. The visitor can explore the woodland on a number of pathways without a guide. The Asian elephant, leopards, tigers, and rhinos are just a few of the unique and endangered animals that may be found in Taman Negara. You are probably only going to encounter birds, small deer, reptiles, snakes, and possibly a tapir.
Pulau Tioman
A little island called Tioman is situated off the Malaysian peninsula’s east coast. Tioman was named one of the most beautiful islands in the world by Time Magazine in the 1970s. Since then, the island has seen a boom of visitors looking for a taste of paradise. While the core is heavily forested, the island’s surrounding white coral reefs make it a sanctuary for scuba divers. Outside of the monsoon, tourists outnumber residents, but other times Tioman can be practically empty.
Mount Kinabalu
The tallest peak in Borneo is Mount Kinabalu, which has a summit elevation of 4,095 metres. The mountain is renowned across the world for the incredible diversity of its biological and botanical species. At Mount Kinabalu and its surroundings, more than 600 fern species, 326 bird species, and 100 animal species have been documented. A person in good physical condition can easily climb the mountain’s main peak without the need of mountaineering equipment, however climbers must always be accompanied by guides.
Petronas Twin Towers
Before Taipei 101’s construction in 2004, Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Twin Towers held the record for highest structure in the world. The towers are still the world’s highest twin structures, nevertheless. A reflection of Malaysia’s Muslim culture, the 88-floor towers are primarily made of reinforced concrete and have a steel and glass facade with elements seen in Islamic art. The 41st and 42nd floors of the Petronas Twin Towers serve as a sky bridge connecting the two structures which you can explore with your Petronas Twin Towers Tickets.
Langkawi
The Andaman Sea archipelago of 99 islands known as Langkawi is the most popular vacation spot in Malaysia. The state of Kedah, which is close to the Thai border, includes the islands. The only other inhabited island is close by Pulau Tuba, which is by far the largest of the group with a population of about 65,000. It is simple to understand why this is Malaysia’s most widely promoted tourist destination given its interior of jungle-covered hills and rugged mountain peaks and its perimeter of beautiful, white beaches. The most popular beaches in Langkawi may be found there, along with a variety of dining options and some of the greatest resorts.
Perhentian Islands
Located not far from the Thai border, off the coast of northeastern Malaysia. The Perhentian Islands are a must-visit location in Malaysia for travellers on a tight budget. They offer some of the most gorgeous beaches in the entire world, fantastic diving, and a plenty of affordable lodging. Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil are the two largest islands. White sand beaches lined with palm trees and a clear turquoise sea may be found on both islands.
Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre
In 1964, Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation was established to care for orphaned infant orangutans that had been rescued from logging camps, plantations, and illegal hunting. When the orphaned orangutans are prepared for release, they receive training to help them survive once more in the wild. Within the Local or regional scale Forest Reserve, which has a sizable portion of virgin rainforest, is the orang utan sanctuary. In the reserve, between 60 and 80 orangutans are thriving in the wild. One of Sabah’s major tourist destinations, it makes for a fantastic pit break on any trip across Malaysia.
Zoo Negara
More than 476 wildlife species may be found at the National Zoo of Malaysia, also referred to as Zoo Negara. It is spread out over more than 100 acres. The two well-known giant pandas from Malaysia, Xing Xing and Liang Liang, are the major attractions at this zoo. Visitors are welcome to wander the park at their leisure and experience what an open zoo is like firsthand. Additionally, the neighbourhood zoo hosts several performances by trained animals like sea lions and macaws. At Zoo Negara, there are a number of banyan trees, including a huge one that is reputed to be the oldest banyan tree in Malaysia. The National Zoo’s exhibits are set up in replicas of their natural habitats, allowing both visitors and animals to experience things more naturally.
There are many different species of butterflies in the Butterfly Garden that you can explore with Zoo Negara Tickets. Visitors may get a closer look at the butterflies there, and it also makes a terrific location for photos. The largest crocodile in the world, the Saltwater Crocodile, may be seen at Reptile House, which offers both indoor and outdoor exhibitions. Additionally, it has crocodiles of many sorts, including African dwarf crocodiles and freshwater crocodiles. The green anaconda, the heaviest snake in the world, as well as other snakes from different parts of the world are included. The location will appeal to turtle fans as well because there are turtle exhibitions as well.
