A crash guide for tourists visiting Malaysia

Malaysia is a very vibrant and pleasant country to visit. Apart from being a wealthy nation, it has people from different religions and cultures co-existing as one on this beautiful land. Though the predominant religion here is Islam you will find Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians and people of other religions residing here.

It is a great experience to tour around Malaysia. Some of the most amazing destinations for tourism in Malaysia are mentioned below.

•Langkawi is a group of 99 islands and tourists flock to this part of the country to have a view of the beautiful beaches, infrastructure of world-class standard, mangroves full of flora and fauna and shopping at cheap and duty-free rates and much more.
•Along the beautiful coastal road in the north-western part of Georgetown lies Batu Feringgi. You will find a line of resorts of an exceptional standard here. Being a very popular beach among tourists in Penang, you can have a refreshing and exhilarating time here.
•If you are in Malaysia, you simply must find time for a glimpse of the famous Petronas Twin Towers. With 88 floors, these two buildings are the tallest twin structures in the world – a truly magnificent and mind-boggling sight.


Petronas Towers at night


•With Formula 1 racing picking up as a major sport in various countries, Malaysia is also at the cutting edge. Sepang International Formula 1 Circuit is situated near the KL International Airport, and is known for organizing major motoring sport events. Private bookings are also permitted.
•Endau Rompin State Park is a jungle spread over 80,000 hectares of land. It is one among the few sanctuaries that still exist for the Sumatran Rhinoceros. This place is frequently visited by tourists for an exotic and rich sight of flora and fauna.
•Perhentian Island (that means “Stopover Island”) cannot be missed by tourists who love nature. The island is covered with jungle, has tall palm trees swaying magnificently in the breeze and the sapphire blue sea is just a perfect place for vacationers.
•Gunung Mulu Caves National Park is another very intriguing place to visit. It has a very long network of caves. It has an underground chamber named the Sarawak Chamber that is the largest in the world and forty Boeing 747 airplanes can be accommodated there at one time.
•For all those who love diving, Sipadan Island is a remarkable place to visit. You can dive deep into the waters and get to see lush green coral leafs and a wide range of ocean species that will leave you stunned and enchanted. There are several courses that are offered here for people who are interested to learn about diving.
Other than the above mentioned sites, there are many other places you can visit. After having moved around and visited all these beautiful places, you can relax in any of the designer spas that are simply amazing. Here you will find ancient and traditional Ayurvedic methods from India, acupressure, reflexology, Shiatsu practices from China in combination with modern spa treatments. These different spa treatments provide you with peace and tranquility. Luxury spas have all the modern equipments like Jacuzzis, steam rooms, swimming pools, saunas and much more. These spas are generally found in resorts based near the rain forests with lush greenery all around, or near the calm and serene deep waters on beaches.

For shopaholics, Malaysia is a great destination as there are a number of luxury malls, stores and little shops on the streets that offer different items ranging from local specialties to the very famous brand labels. You can find cameras, cosmetics, perfumes, watches, mobile phones and electronic items at rates that are very cheap as compared to other countries. As most of the items are duty-free, shopping here is cheap and hence a major attraction among tourists.

For food lovers you will be spoilt for choice with the array of mouth watering dishes that are available practically everywhere you go. Be it fine dining, decent restaurants or just simple food stalls, the food here is something to relish and is sure to lure you back for more. Chinese, Indian and Western Cuisine are the most famous here and you can get them at very affordable prices.

Photo Credits: Ian