Malaysia, the rising economy of Southeast Asia, where nature is generous, where Chinese, Indian and Malay cultures, as well as Sabah and Swarak ethnic groups live together, offers magnificent environments for many activities from diving to nature walks.
Malaysia is geographically divided into two main lands. The peninsula, which borders Thailand in the north and Indonesia in the south, including the capital city of Kuala Lumpur; the other is the northern part of Borneo Island. Malaysia, which has a year-round tropical climate, is home to hundreds of untouched beaches thanks to this location covered with seas on all sides.
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A list of 8 places you must see in Malaysia is waiting for you in this article. Read on for the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi and much more.
1 Capital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is a metropolis that has wonderfully synthesized the old and the new. The city is also the gateway to Malaysia and one of Asia's top tourist destinations. The Petronas Towers, the world's tallest twin structure and the fifth tallest skyscraper, rising in the immediate vicinity of colonial-era buildings, mosques where Muslims make up the majority of Malaysia's population, Batu Caves, considered the world's largest cave temple, Chinatown, where shopping and food lovers will lose themselves, the metropolis. With its huge parks and wide and well-maintained squares, it offers many options for travel enthusiasts.
2 Old Port City Melaka
With its strategic location, Melaka was the center of trade in Melazia during the colonial period. It was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 2008 with its well-preserved red painted buildings, colorful streets under the influence of Portuguese, Dutch and British architecture, and houses located on both sides of the Melaka River.
Melaka is a great stop for travelers with boat tours on the river, cultural trips on Jonker Street, restaurants where you can find the best tastes of Malaysian cuisine and even Portuguese cuisine.
3 Malaysia's Highlands Cameron Highlands
The highest region of Malaysia, Cameron Highlands is famous for its tea plantations. The British discovered the tea growing potential in Malaysia and planted tea plantations all over the high hills. All year round, tourists flock here to wander the tea fields and take pictures. Apart from tea fields, they have opened many agricultural regions such as strawberry fields, cactus and flower gardens to tourism. There are also many hiking routes in the Cameron Highlands region. After visiting the tea fields, nature lovers can also enjoy walking in the greenery on the paths between the forests and hills.
4 Penang, Malaysia's Food Capital
Penang Island is one of Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations. Penang, the second largest city in Malaysia, is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. The most popular spot on the island is George Town, which is considered the food capital of the city and the country and is famous for its street paintings. Decorated with pastel-colored buildings from the colonial period, George Town is almost an open-air museum. Tourists, who try to find interesting and iconic wall paintings with city maps in their hands, are indispensable for the city.
The city, where you can find the best street food of Asia, is known as the food capital of Malaysia. There are many options, from street stalls to stylish restaurants, for cheap, delicious and wide-ranging meals.
5 Duty Free Islands Community Langkawi
Langkawi is a holiday paradise made up of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, on the Malaysian border with Thailand. The island, which is flocked by those who want to have a tropical holiday with sea, sand, sun and affordable prices, is also a shopping paradise for Malaysians as it is a duty-free zone. There are many accommodation options on the island, from budget accommodation options for backpackers to five-star hotels for those who want to enjoy a tropical vacation at its peak.
Declared as a UNESCO Global Geopark area in 2007, the island offers many activities such as diving routes for those who want to dive, daily tours to see many smaller islands around the island, mangrove forests, and Skybrigde, which has been established as a viewpoint from the highest point of the island. waiting.
6 Kuching Gateway to Borneo Island
Kuching, which is considered the center of the Sawarak region, is the first preferred destination on Malaysia's Borneo Island. The most important reasons for travelers to visit Kuching are: Bako National Park with its breathtaking natural structures and rock formations; Gunung National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the world's largest cave passage, largest cavern cavity, Asia's longest store, razor-sharp limestone rocks; and Semenggoh Nature Reserve, where you can see orangutans in their natural habitat; Villages and many other natural and cultural values where you can see the Swarak culture on site.
7 Kinabalu Park
Mount Kinabalu is one of the highest peaks in Southeast Asia with an elevation of 4095 meters. Kinabalu Park, which includes Mount Kinabalu, is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list as it is home to endemic species such as the Kinabalu Giant Red Leech and the Paphiopedilum Slipper Orchid. Apart from endemic leeches and orchids, the park also hosts many endemic plant and animal species. Climbing to the summit of Kinabalu and enjoying the scenery here is the most enjoyable activity to do here.
8 Diving Fans' Dream Sipadan
Malaysia offers a unique marine habitat for diving enthusiasts. Sipadan Island is considered one of the top 5 diving spots in the world with its rich underwater diversity and is the dream of anyone interested in professional or amateur diving. It is quite difficult to go to Sipadan Island. Firstly, it is possible to reach Tawau city on Borneo Island by plane, from Tawau to Semporna by taxi, and from Semporna to Sipadan Island by fast boat. Although it is a difficult and costly option to access, it is worth seeing the world's best underwater wealth.
Malaysia, the rising tourism star of Southeast Asia, is one of the must-see places for nature, culture and history lovers.
The edited version of this article was published in Skyroad Magazine.