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Experience
Malaysia
F
rom stunning beaches and islands with world class snorkelling and diving, to the
vast rainforest and national parks abundant with wildlife, mixed with the amazing
cuisine, great shopping and friendly people. Malaysia makes for a great holiday
destination no matter what your tastes are.
Perhentian Kecil
Perhentian Besar
Kota Bharu
Redang
Langkawi
Penang
Comprising of three distinct parts, Peninsula Malaysia and the two island states
of Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia on the island of Borneo, are areas all well
developed, yet rich and varied in cultural tradition.
Butterworth
Ipoh
Pangkor
Island
Lumut
Pangkor Laut
Island
Cameron Highlands
Cherating
Kuantan
MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR
Malacca
Tioman
Island
Kuala Lumpur is the focal point of Malaysia and the nation’s capital. The action here
lies in the city centre dubbed the ‘Golden Triangle’ – a madcap mix of modern hotels
and large shopping complexes complemented by traces of its British colonial past and
cultural beliefs.
The islands of Penang and Langkawi on the west coast of the peninsula are renowned
for their relaxed atmosphere and beautiful beaches. Penang, the food capital of
Malaysia, offers Batu Ferringhi Beach and the night bazaar in the evening along with
Georgetown, unmistakably Chinese with a colonial architectural influence. Langkawi,
an archipelago of islands, is blessed with many natural features, stunning waterfalls,
tropical jungles and pristine sandy beaches, not to mention its duty free status.
On the east coast of the peninsula, slightly lesser known islands of Tioman, Redang
and the Perhentian Islands also offer some fantastic island escapes. Renowned for
their white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and abundant marine life, they are
fast becoming ‘must-dos’ for underwater enthusiasts, or those who just want to laze
around on an exotic tropical island.
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