Malaysia
Malaysia
Major Cities of Malyasia are Kuala Lumpur,Ipoh and
Top places to visit in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur (the capital city)-City of Petronas twin towers
- Geargetown on the island of Penang
- Ramshackle () sprwal of Malacca -a myriad of islands.
- Sabah and Sarawak
- Cameron Islands-
- Langkawi-a cluster of 90 islands separated from mainland Malaysia by the straits of Malacca
Malacca-two and a half hours by road from Malacca
Kuala Lumpur-is famous for
- KL Tower
- Petronas twin towers at a height of 1453 ft is one of the tallest buildings of the world.
- Huge shopping malls (visit KLCC ,the amazing mall at the base of Petronas towers or Berjaya Times Square.
- The Friday Mosque, situated astride the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers at the point . The best time to visit is at sunset or during the muezzin’s call to prayer, which echoes around the ornate domes and palm trees, lending the mosque an air of calm amidst the skyscrapers.
Penang
Penang is known for the beautiful beaches, beach resorsts,oasis of palm trees and sandy beaches.Other attractions are Snake Temple,which swarms with with poisonous snakes, but their venomous threat is countered by heavily drugging them with incense. Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple contains an enormous gold-plated reclining Buddha which, at 33 meters long, is believed to be the third largest in the world. Penang Bird Park is a must for bird lovers’ and horticultural enthusiasts alike. The landscaped park in Seberang Jaya is home to over 400 species of birds. In the center of the island is Penang Hill, with a 2300ft summit, where tourists who can bear the massive queues to ascend the cable car are rewarded with splendid views and jungle walks.
Georgetown
The main shopping is on Campbell Street and Canarvon Street. Worth visiting are Khoo Kongsi, an old Chinese clan house, Fort Cornwallis, a British 18th-century fortress.
Langkawi is one of the a cluster of 90 islands separated from mainland Malaysia by the straits of sea-body known as Malacca .Langkawi is one of the most popular and the best tourist destinationss in south east Asia !.The island’s many coves, lagoons and inlets make it ideal for all kinds of watersports such as swimming, sailing, fishing and scuba diving. Travel to Langkawi is by air from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Alor Setar or by road and sea.
Cameron Highlands
Still further north, about four hours from Kuala Lumpur, are the Cameron Highlands. These are among the best-known mountain resorts in Asia, and consist of three separate townships: Brinchang, Tanah Rata and Ringlet. An international-standard hotel and many bungalows are set around a golf course in lush green surroundings. Tennis, squash, badminton, jungle walks and swimming are available. From here you can visit Gunung Brinchang: at 2064m (6773ft) above sea level, it is the highest inhabited point in Peninsular Malaysia and therefore a magnificent viewpoint.
Malacca (also known as Mallaca)
The city of Malacca may only be two hours by road south of Kuala Lumpur, but it is centuries away in ambience. Old men in fishing boats still cruise up through the center of the modern city with the catch of the day, which can be enjoyed in the city’s excellent restaurants. River cruises that open up the city’s history are increasingly popular. Architectural remains include the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in the center of the city, the gateway of the A Formosa Portuguese fortress, St Paul’s Church with the grave of St Xavier, the Stadthuys, the Dutch Christ Church and the Tranquerah Mosque, one of the oldest in the country.
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