Malaysia
Malaysia is a potpourri of religions and races where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together in peace and harmony. It is this very diversity of cultures that has given Malaysia its hundreds of famous festivals, unique and diverse cuisine, and a reputation for warm, friendly and very relaxed people who love to socialise and celebrate.Geographically Malaysia is as diverse as its culture – comprising more than 100 tropical beaches its cool mountains hideaways roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.
Many tourists say one of Malaysia’s key attractions is its extreme contrasts – towering skyscrapers and gold-domed temples sit beside wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.
For the perfect holiday full of surprises, eclectic cultures and natural wonders, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.
Many tourists say one of Malaysia’s key attractions is its extreme contrasts – towering skyscrapers and gold-domed temples sit beside wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.
For the perfect holiday full of surprises, eclectic cultures and natural wonders, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpa - the capital
Kuala Lumpur or KL as it is often referred to, is the capital of Malaysia, the second largest city in Malaysia and the centre of international trade and commerce in Malaysia. From humble beginnings as a tin mining shanty town KL has evolved into an amazing city with the tallest skyscrapers in Southeast Asia. Historic buildings, temples and mosques stand alongside modern towers and throughout the city you can experience an array of cultural diversity from ethnic Malays, Chinese , Indian and British colonials. This mixture of cultures make KL the cosmopolitan city it is famous for.
KL has so much to offer tourists with some of the cheapest 5 star hotels and the incredible shopping, both designer brands and street markets at prices that will please any shopper. Restaurants and nightlife in abundance as the city never sleeps. KL is recognised as a cheap holiday destination and cheap travel is usually available to this Asian city.
The City Centre is the traditional core is where you’ll find the former colonial administrative centre, with the Merdeka Square, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Selangor Club. This district also includes Kuala Lumpur’s old Chinese commercial centre which everyone refers to now as Chinatown.
The Golden Triangel is located to the north-east of the city centre and is where you will find the city’s shopping malls, five-star hotels and the famous Petronas Twin Towers.
KL has so much to offer tourists with some of the cheapest 5 star hotels and the incredible shopping, both designer brands and street markets at prices that will please any shopper. Restaurants and nightlife in abundance as the city never sleeps. KL is recognised as a cheap holiday destination and cheap travel is usually available to this Asian city.
The City Centre is the traditional core is where you’ll find the former colonial administrative centre, with the Merdeka Square, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Selangor Club. This district also includes Kuala Lumpur’s old Chinese commercial centre which everyone refers to now as Chinatown.
The Golden Triangel is located to the north-east of the city centre and is where you will find the city’s shopping malls, five-star hotels and the famous Petronas Twin Towers.
Sabah
A very short plane flight from KL is Sabah. It will seem like you have stepped back in time when you arrive at the tiny airport. Sabah is fast becoming a popular holiday destinations for tourists because of it's basic economy and natural beauty. It is located on the island of Borneo and is the second largest of the thirteen states which make up Malaysia. The Island of Borneo also includes Sarawak, Brunei and Indonesian Kalimantan.
Sabah has a relatively unchanged native culture and is not one of the developed areas of Malaysia. The remote natural beauty of this island is it’s main attraction. Most visitors to the area are there to experience this beauty from the beaches to the rugged jungles in the mountains. This type of vacation usually attracts the more adventurous traveler that will treck through the jungles and get close to nature.
Malaysia is also home to the Orang Utan. Sepilok on the north east coast is the focus for conservation, research and protection of the Orang utan and a great place to visit to experience this. The conservation park is open to visitors however visitors are restricted to walkways and need to be aware that some Orang utans have become fairly familiar with people. Often you will see the more mischievous Orang utans try to grab hats or cameras.
Sabah has a relatively unchanged native culture and is not one of the developed areas of Malaysia. The remote natural beauty of this island is it’s main attraction. Most visitors to the area are there to experience this beauty from the beaches to the rugged jungles in the mountains. This type of vacation usually attracts the more adventurous traveler that will treck through the jungles and get close to nature.
Malaysia is also home to the Orang Utan. Sepilok on the north east coast is the focus for conservation, research and protection of the Orang utan and a great place to visit to experience this. The conservation park is open to visitors however visitors are restricted to walkways and need to be aware that some Orang utans have become fairly familiar with people. Often you will see the more mischievous Orang utans try to grab hats or cameras.
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"We went to the Nexus Resort in Sabah for our honeymoon and it couldn’t have been any more perfect. The staff were amazing and made us feel so special. What a fabulous country…. So rich in natural beauty. We went to the orangutan park in a nearby resort where they take care of orphaned baby orangutans and it was truly inspiring. It would take an 8hr trip to visit the orangutans in the wild and this was a good option. Great golf course set between the ocean and the mountains….and then there was Kuala Lumpa on the way home for shopping….(V & P Hughes Gold Coast Australia)
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