Malaysia
a country in South-East Asia, is located partly on a peninsula of the Asia
and partly on the island of Borneo. Western Malaysia shares border with
Thailand, while Eastern Malaysia shares border with Brunei and Indonesia. It
is connected to the island of Singapore by causeways and has a long
coastline on the South China Sea. Kuala Lampur is the capital of Malaysia,
while Malacca, George Town, Penang Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Kota Kunabalu, Kuching
and Putrajaya are other important cities. From the ethnic and cultural point
of view, Malaysia is basically a Malay country overlaid with Indian, Chinese
and British influences. In addition Malaysia is also home to several
indigenous tribal groups such as the Penan, Iban and Negrito. Presently
Malaysia is a developing nation, yet it retains many traditional and
cultural aspects in dress, religion, food and architecture. Apart from this,
Malaysia preserves its natural beauty in serene beaches, lush forests,
shimmering rivers and lofty mountains. Malaysia spreads over an area of
329.750 sq. km and has a population of 23,522,482.
Climate & Clothing
The climate of Malaysia is tropical without extremely high temperatures.
Days are warm, while nights are cool. It is difficult to generalize the
climate of the country, as rainy season differs on the east and west coasts,
according to the prevailing monsoon winds. The rainy season in the east
continues from November to February. August is the wettest period on the
west coast. Lightweight cottons and linens are recommended throughout the
year, waterproofing is advisable all throughout the year.
Accommodation in Malaysia
Stay during your travel in some of the most popular hotels in Malaysia include Equatorial Hotel Kuala
Lumpur (5 Star/ Jalan Sultan Ismail), Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur (5 Star/ 3
Jalan Stesen Sentral), Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur (5 Star/ 73 Jalan Raja
Chulan), Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur (5 Star/ 2 Jalan Stesen Sentral), Mandarin
Oriental Kuala Lumpur (5 Star/ Kuala Lumpur City Centre), Andaman Resort
Langkawi (The) (5 Star/ Po Box 94 Jalan Teluk Datai), Tanjung Rhu Resort
Langkawi (5 Star/ Mukim Ayer Hangat Pulau), The Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur (4
Star/ Putra Place 100 Jalan Putra), Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur (4 Star/ Jalan
Putra), Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel (4 Star/ Cnr Jalan Sultan Ismail &
Jalan Ampang) etc.
Tourist Attractions of Malaysia
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Kuala Lumpur : Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia is a modern
bustling city, known for its gleaming skyscrapers. Major attraction here is
the twin Petronas Tower, which dominate the skyline of Malaysia.
» Melaka : Considered as Malaysia's most historic
city, Melaka is an amazing blend of Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British
influences. Once the most important trading port in the region, the city has
a timeless charm, which can be seen in intriguing Chinese streets, antique
shops and temples.
» Georgetown : Penang Island : Situated on the
north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the island spreads over an area
of 285 sq. km. Georgetown is the oldest British settlement in Malaysia, and
one of the premier resort areas of the country.
» Tioman Island : The picturesque island located on
the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, boasts of beautiful beaches, clear
coral-filled water and technicolour marine life.
» Cameron Highlands : The Cameron Highland is
situated in the centre of Peninsular Malaysia, famous for housing a series
of hill stations. The area is the centre of Malaysia's tea industry and this
is the place where visitors and locals come to escape the heat of the
plains.
Airports
Most of the international flights land at Kuala Lampur International
Airport (KLIA). Air Asia flights land at the LCC terminal, which is situated
at a distance of 20 kms from KLIA. Flights are also available from Penang,
Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Malacca. Malaysia Airlines
connect Malaysia with major cities of world. Air Asia operates flights to
nearby destinations like Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand etc.
Local Modes of Transport
Buses, Trains, Cars are local modes of transport in Malaysia. Flight
services are also available to travel within the country.
Entertainment Options
The
cities of Malaysia offer a wide variety of entertainment options.
Nightclubs, discotheques, Karaoke lounges, pubs, supper clubs, theaters,
cinema and cineplexes are available for entertainment. In major cities, you
can take a city night tour and enjoy the cultural shows. There are night
markets called as Pasar Malam that offer an insight into the range of local
food, fruits, vegetables, food tidbits, trinkets, cassettes, fabrics and
even bedding and furniture.
Adventure Activities in Malaysia
Malaysia offers plenty of adventure activities like diving, whitewater
rafting, river safaris and cruises, cave exploring, mountain climbing and
abseiling, Off road driving, angling, bird watching, paragliding and
golfing.
Shopping
Since Malaysia is situated at the crossroads of Asia, so shopping is an
adventure here. Malaysia offers the best to tourists that the country has to
offer. Visitors can shop within the multi-story shopping complexes or at
sidewalk stalls, bazaars, and night markets. The shops in Malaysia offer
rare treasures of the Orient, branded designer goods and intricate local
handicrafts. Must buy shopping items are handicrafts of local origin, that
range from intricate silver, brass, and pewter items to pottery and rattan.
Other shopping items include designer collections, elegant footwear,
exclusive watches, optical items, quality fabrics, electrical appliances,
electronic equipment, computers, and cameras.
Tourist Office
Malaysia Tourist Office
17th, 24th-27th & 30th Floors,
Menara Dato' Onn,
Putra World Trade Centre,
45 Jalan Tun Ismail,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: +60 (0) 3 293 5188
Fax: +60 (0) 3 293 5884
