Feature: Destination
Travel to Malaysia
The most unique shots in Malaysia and where to get them
If you’re thinking about where to take your next photography vacation and you
want somewhere with stunning natural beauty, a fascinating mix of cultures
and gorgeous islands too, look no further than Malaysia. Bordered by Thailand,
Indonesia and Brunei, not only is Malaysia a hotbed of cultural diversity, it also has
a strong personality of its own. Although you will find something extraordinary on
every trip to this scintillating country, here are some photographers’ tips for where
to go to capture the most unforgettable shots.
Penang Island
Though Penang is a state, it’s the island of the same name that should be the focus
of your Malaysia photo tour when you’re in the north-west of the country. The
easy-going nature of the people of Penang Island and their truly phenomenal food,
including the eponymous curry, might distract you from the fantastic architecture
and the many other opportunities
to build a fascinating travel photo
gallery, but a short photo walk
around the capital of George Town
will yield some amazing results.
If you’re lucky enough to visit
Penang during the Festival of the
Hungry Ghosts, you’ll see many
Chinese Malaysians burning huge
piles of fake “hell money” and
leaving offerings of food and drinks
outside their homes to appease
the souls of people who weren’t
properly mourned when they died.
Chinese Malaysians are the second
largest ethnic group in Malaysia
after the ethnic Malay, so seeing
and capturing their culture up
close and personal is an exciting
opportunity that you won’t want to
squander.
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