Southeast Asian country Malaysia is known for its beaches and rainforest, besides being famous for Malay, Indian, Chinese and European cultural influences. The capital Kuala Lumpur is filled with colonial buildings and bustling shopping hubs.
Malaysia is a great place to visit with family and friends, including lovers, because it is replete with places that are enthralling and fun, besides being a melting pot of different people, languages, and styles.
The destination also has many breezy beaches with excellent vibe. There is a lot to enjoy, so grab your seat belts and let’s go to the seven places you must visit in Malaysia!
Kuala Lumpur
If you want the best shopping places in Malaysia, then Kuala Lumpur is the place. This place is massive, it has almost 70 shopping sites that take days to explore.
Every retail outlet carry products that might just appeal to you. The city is also listed among the top 10 most visited cities in the world.
If you love exploring never-ending malls, then the city is for you. There are also famous landmarks like the PETRONAS Twin Towers, Independence Square, Masjid Jamek and Central Market that make your more interesting.
George Town
Listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site and Malaysia’s second largest city, Penang is a gastronomic haven that foodies should not miss because of the delicious comestibles being served at various corners of the city.
The top-most floor of Penang island’s tallest building, the KOMTAR Tower, is home to attractions like the highest glass skywalk in Malaysia called Rainbow Skywalk and Sky Bar.
In the evening, you can relax by the water fountains near KOMTAR Tower and take in the unique Penang vibe.
Mulu National Park
Situated in the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, the Mulu National Park (named after Mount Mulu) is known for its huge biodiversity and jaw-dropping karst features called the ‘Mulu pinnacles’.
You can reach this site by trekking 24 kilometres, making the adventurous yet rewarding, especially when you are surrounded by untouched nature and breathe in fresh air. People visit Mulu National Park for its massive and eye-pleasing caves inhabited by bats of different breeds.
After trekking up to the height of 115 metres, you can explore the area’s largest cave: the 600-metre long Sarawak Chamber, which is bound to blow your mind away.
Kuantan
Fronting the South China Sea, Teluk Cempedak beach in Kuantan city on Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast attracts people from near and far. This breezy beach has a clean and clear shoreline with various birds flocking to it.
Beach lovers would love this place, but it could be crowded during weekends. 30 minutes’ drive away is Cherating beach, where you can get the chance to release baby turtles at the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary.
Alternatively, you can drive out of Kuantan for 40 minutes to visit Sungai Lembing Museum, to learn about Sungai Lembing’s glorious days as one the main tin producers in the country with the world’s deepest and longest underground tin mine.
Cameron Highlands
Being a district that nestles in the highlands of Pahang state, Cameron Highlands has a long tradition of growing plants like tea, vegetables and flowers along its hill and mountain slopes.
The place’s name is derived from Sir William Cameron, the person who founded the site in 1885 as a hill station for British administrators to escape the humidity of the lowlands. There are hiking trails, gardens, museums, and other attractions for travellers’ pleasure.
The area is suitable for pre-wedding photoshoots due to its undulating terrain and dreamlike atmosphere, especially the lavender gardens, strawberry farms, and herbal gardens. This is definitely the place for you to visit for fresh air lung-washing.
Zoo Negara (National Zoo)
Covering 110 acres of land in Ulu Klang, which is around 25 minutes’ drive from the centre of Kuala Lumpur, Zoo Negara is Malaysia’s largest zoo with over 5,137 specimens and over 476 species of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and fishes, among others.
Purchase the Zoo Negara tickets today to gain knowledge about the precious animals at the zoo with your family and friends. Children are bound to be excited from the sight of those wondrous animals.
KL Tower Mini Zoo
Another fun spot for families to visit is the KL Tower Mini Zoo in Kuala Lumpur, which showcases interesting species like meerkats, parrots, Ilama, and tortoises. You need at least one hour to complete this mini zoo safari, and then climb up the KL Tower.
The best time to visit is in the morning because the air is cleaner, therefore the view from the tower is clearer, crowd is lesser and less humid. If you want to enjoy a trip full of wonder and amusement, buy the KL Tower Mini Zoo ticket today!
