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Malaysia Truly Asia! -
Major Sightseeing & Attractions
Malaysia is a beautiful country with plenty to see and experience. With a
land area of 330,400 sq km, this country has been blessed with a rich
cultural heritage, plenty of greenery, mountains, animal life and a large
community of different races of people who live here.
CITIES & ISLANDS IN
MALAYSIA
The Country can be broadly divided into Eastern, Western and Peninsular
Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur –
The Garden City of Lights
This is Malaysia’s west coast capital city and is said to be one of the
most livable places in the world. The city will attract your attention
with its vibrant colors, friendly people and a mix of culture and
tradition with technology and development. Malaysia boasts of fine
beaches, rainforests, temples, churches and wonderful cuisines. This
energetic city will win you over.
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Kuala Lumpur Tower - The Kuala Lumpur Tower is the third highest
communications Tower in the world!
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City of Entertainment - Just 51 kms away from Kuala Lumpur, you can
visit Genting – known as the City of Entertainment. This is a very famous
family resort and besides recreation there are also a number of sporting
facilities available here.
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Sarah & Sarawak
These are the East Malaysian states and are separated from each other by
the South China Sea. Both Sarah and Sarawak have a large network of
forests and rivers.
Selangor
The state capital of Selangor is Shah Alam and is about 48kms away from
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). This is known as the “Orchid
City” and is the venue for the annual orchid shows.
There is a lot you can see while you are in Selangor
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Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah State Mosque in Shah Alam is
famous for its blue and white domw, which has Koranic Inscriptions on it.
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The Shah Alam Lake Gardens are an excellent getaway if you’re
looking for some rest and relaxation.
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You will find plenty of Shopping Malls in Selangor. Shoppers can
have a great time here!!
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Themes Parks are a great attraction here. Two of the largest theme
parks can be found here namely Sunway Lagoon and The Mines Wonderland.
Besides joy rides, there are also some very pretty landscaped gardens.
Melaka
The west-coast city of Melaka is said to be the most historic city of
Malaysia and is just a little distance away from Kuala Lumpur. Here you
can see a beautiful blend of heritage influenced by different cultures
such as Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British. You can enjoy a boat ride
from Lelaka to Sumatra or visit the antique shops and temples.
Johor
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Referred to as the Southern Gateway to Malaysia, Johor is the second
largest state in west Malaysia and consists of a number of districts such
as Johor Bahru, Kluang etc.
Johor Bahru is the capital of Johor and offers plenty of options for
visitors and tourists. If you like shopping, you will have plenty of
options to choose from. Besides a plethora of large and exclusive shopping
malls, you can also shop at the largest duty-free shopping complex of
Malaysia, which is right here in Johor Bahru.
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Desaru Beach
The beautiful Beharu Beach lies just 80kms from Johor Bahru. Make sure you
take full advantage of the luxurious accommodation and other recreation
and sports facilities.
Peninsular Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia occupies almost 40 percent of the country's land area.
Beautiful mountain ranges run along the peninsula. You can find a number
of beautiful islands just off the coast of Perlis belonging to the
Langkawi group. These islands are not visited very frequently, though!
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Cameron Highlands -
The Cameron Islands are situated in the center of Peninsular Malaysia and
are made up of a number of hill stations. While in the Cameron Highlands
you have the options of either going for long walks along the jungle or
visit the beautiful waterfalls and tea plantations.
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Malaysia’s East Coast -
The East coast of Malaysia is primarily known for the sparkling and
beautiful beaches of Pahang, Kelantan and Terenggan. The favourite beaches
of Pahang are Cherating and Teluk Chempedak. These are the perfect
getaways for a time of fun and relaxation.
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Terengganu’s famous beach is Dungun. There are plenty of
opportunities for those who enjoy diving and snorkeling.
MALAYSIA - GREENERY GALORE
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) This is just 16km from Kuala Lumpur. There’s a lot you can do here. The
reserve boasts of a Museum, marked trails, and a canopy walk. You can
indulge in plenty of bird watching as well!
Lake Gardens These gardens are at Jalan Kuantan and have many exciting attractions such
as the Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden, Deer Park and a Butterfly Farm.
Kuala Selangor Nature Park This Nature Park is spread over 330 hectares of Mangrove forests and is
the ideal place for bird watching!
Endau Rompin National Park This park is located on the Johor Pahang border and is a tropical
rainforest, home to many different species of flora and fauna.
SHOP TILL YOU DROP IN MALAYSIA
Malaysia is a hot favourite among shoppers from most neighbouring
countries. Three Mega Sales a year – in March, August and December is a
great opportunity for shoppers to shop till they drop!!
Some of the Major Shopping Centers include:
Kuala Lumpur
1. Suria KLCC – Situated in the Petronas Twin Towers, this center
has over 250 specialty stores.
2. The Golden Triangle – This has an excellent collection of many
shopping Centers such as Lot 10, Imbi Plaza, BB Plaza.
3. SungeiWang – This has more than 500 stores selling all sorts of
items at reasonable prices.
4. At Jalan Masjid India, you can find a variety of Indian items
such as saris, gold jewelry, utensils etc.
5. Some other malls include – The Mall, City Square, Ampang Plaza etc.
6. If you love to shop for Souvenirs, you should definitely visit
the Central Market at Jalan Hang Lekir.
7. Campbell Complex, Pertama Complex etc - are ideal for
those who are conscious about how much they can spend and want to stick to
a budget.
Selangor has over 20 Shopping Centres
1. Sunway Pyramid and the Mines Shopping Fair are among the biggest.
2. Some others include Subang Parade and Summit USJ.
Johor Bahru
You can find many nice shopping complexes here as well.
PEEK IN TO THE PAST - Museums & Galleries,
Malaysia
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National Art Gallery The National Art Gallery is situated at Jalan Tun Razak. This gallery is
the center for preservation, restoration and development of art in the
country. The National Theatre and the National Library are found here.
This gallery has about 5 galleries that host temporary as well as
permanent exhibits.
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The Museum of Asian Arts The Museum of Asian Arts is situated in the grounds of University Malaya.
You can find a number of interesting exhibits such as sculptures,
textiles, ceramics etc.
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Sultan Alam Shah Museum This Museum is located in Selangor, at Persiaran Banda Raya and is divided
into 8 galleries. Here you will find a wide variety of exhibits such as
ceramics, handicrafts, ancient artifacts etc.
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Bukit Melawati Situated in Selangor, here you can see relics from the 18th century.
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Maritime Museum This museum can be found in the Tekek village, situated on the east coast
of Malaysia.
Contributing Author: Akanksha is a
freelance Web Content Writer . She writes Articles and Web based Content
on a variety of different topics
akanksha_sinha@hotmail.com
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