Malaysia has often been considered a connecting point for visitors who wish to travel other nations in the Southeast Asian region. It offers amazing landscape and vies as well as a culture that has been around for many years. Many people may not know this but Malaysia is actually the 11^th most visited country in the world.

Malaysia is a country blessed with a lot of tourist destinations. Some of the most popular tourist destinations in the country are Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. Malaysia also has a lot of very nice beaches like Langkawi Beach, Perhentian Islands, Pelangi Beach and Kapas Island. Malaysia is not only a place to go if you want beaches; it also has a lot to offer when it comes to people who love nature and the outdoors.

The country’s wildlife is also exceptional. It is diverse and very unique.  It has a lot of national parks and nature reserves. Malaysia believes in merging industry with nature and the environment so they make sure to also take care of their surroundings. Malaysians believe that they can be a leading global industry but also remain committed to protecting and preserving Mother Nature. Some of the country’s most famous national parks include the Batang Ai National Park, Bako National Park and the Taman Negara National Park rain forest.

A very and peaceful city called Alor Star is also famous to city dwellers because it offers comfort and respite from the busy city life. It is located in the middle of lush paddy fields, local tourists and foreigners alike frequent this place. The town offers a lot of tourist attractions like the State Art Gallery, the Paddy Museum, the Kuala Kedhar Fort, the Royal Kedhar Museum and the State Museum.

The very famous King George III of Britain also happen to be honored in Malaysia by having a toen named after him. There is a place called George Town located in the northeast of Penang. The places there are considered UNESCO World Heritage sites. This means that the United Nations considers it as an important place when it comes to culture and history. A large number of tourists flock to George Town each year to visit historical sites. The Fort Cornwallis, the Islamic Museum and the colonial Eastern and Oriental Hotel are just some of the most famous places in George Town.

The Malaysian government, with the cooperation of its people, annually organizes a large number of events to promote tourism in the country. These events aim to promote Malaysia to tourists and to entice people to travel to the country. The Gawai Dayak Festival, the Penang floral Festival, the Melaka River Festival and the Malaysia Sports Carnival are just some of the events that are aimed at getting more tourists to travel to Malaysia. Christmas and New Year are also famous occasions in the country.

Diving Spots

Sabah is the center of the best diving locations in Malaysia. You can also find other great diving destinations like Pulau Tenggol, Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Tioman, Kapalai, Mabul, Pulua Kapas, Pulau Redang, and Pulau Perhentian. The breathtaking marine life and coral here make scuba diving a memorable one. The waters surrounding Sabah varies in depth which makes marine attraction different from the sea of Peninsular Malaysia. Layang Layang or Pulau Sipadan is the usual choice by most divers.

Variety of Diving Experiences

There are varieties of great diving experiences that Malaysia has prepared for its visitors. Pulau Kapalai, Pulau Mabul, and Pulau Lankayan are best spots for muck diving where you can dive in corals and rubbles to watch coral dwellers. Turtle Roack and Pulau Talang Talang are the best for reef diving. You can also find many locations for wreck diving. During second World War, many ships and marine vessels have capsized in the waters of Malaysia and now have become a great spot for wreck diving.

Mabul

Another great location for scuba diving is Mabul, which is just 25 minutes away from Sipadan. This island is popularly known as one of the world’s best spots for muck diving. Rare marine life encounter is the usual experience that Mabul muck diving can offer. Mabul is also the most favorite among macro photographers.

Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island makes your scuba diving experience complete. It is a must visit scuba diving location for those who love diving. Sipadan is famous of its marine living creatures lurking on its clear blue waters. The presence of sea turtles, colorful reef fish, and hammerhead sharks have made Sipadan earned its own reputation. Divers usually head toward Sipadan’s great drop off where one can find great facilities and water conditions.

Layang Layang

Layang Layang is offers unforgettable diving experiences. You can enjoy wonderful wall diving at the coral atoll where hammerhead sharks bask around. Variety of sea creatures like manta rays, triggerfish, and turtles dwell on the reefs. You can enjoy scenic views of different corals. Be sure to visit this place during diving season between March and August.

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It is pretty easy to get to Malaysia. Acquiring visa is not difficult and there are several available direct flights from countries like Australia, China, and India and from nearby countries like Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. But guests coming from America or Europe cannot avail of direct access flights. One great way to get to Malaysia is through train from Singapore. The pure nature scenery and spectacular slopes and green hills make this travel very enjoyable. There are also available buses for transportation based in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital, that connect other neighboring countries like Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei. You get to Malaysia via sea from its neighboring countries from ports of Klang, Kuching, and Penang.

Malaysia is also known for its great amenities like hotels that provide greater satisfaction to different people. A tourist would not find it hard to find the right place stay longer that fits his budget and taste because of various hotels available. Among the group of hotels in Malaysia are boutique hotels, budget hotels, heritage hotels, deluxe hotels, luxury hotels, and five star hotels.

One of the most interesting factors that make Malaysia a great tourist destination is its rich culture. Its unique combination of many religions like Sikhism, Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam has been celebrating various events and festivals that can be witnessed by many. Some of these interesting events to watch are Thaipusam, Harvest Festival, Wesak, Deeppavali, Chinese New Year, Aidilfitri, and Ramadhan. Tourists are eager to come to Malaysia to witness such events. In addition, ancient structures of mosques and temples also added to the marvelous culture of Malaysia.

You can hit several travel locations of beautiful islands, getaways, and national parks. You can enjoy scuba diving on beautiful coral reefs on islands like Pangkor, Labuan, Penang, and Langkawi. To venture beautiful nature parks and enjoy watching variety of wildlife, Kubah national park, Batang Ai national park, and Bako national park are great destinations. You indulge in various outdoor activities like mountain climbing, trail riding, white water rafting, jungle safaris, angling, nature treks, and scuba diving.

Malaysia has also several other amazing places. One is famous for its casinos, theme parks, amusement, and cool weather is the Genting highlands. You can find 104 exotic tropical islands in Langkawi. And these is not include the island of Penang which is famous of its many mesmerizing locations. There are several beautiful cities that lure many tourists that can be reached by plane, buses, hired cars, and taxis like Malacca, Miri, Johor Bahru, George Town, Putrajaya, and Kuala Lumpur.

Aside from its great places of destination, Malaysia is also known for its great tasting food which many tourists would like to try. You can find several tasty and mouth watering local delicacies served in small towns and in cities as well. Western fast food restaurants like Pizza Hut and McDonald can be your preference aside from the famous Indian and Chinese food.

Malaysia is also a great place to do shopping apart from all the places of interest and attractions. You can find several shops and malls that display wide range of products such as electrical appliances, watches, optical goods, computer accessories, electronic gadgets, and clothes. One of the famous clothe that you can buy is the Malaysian batik.

Malaysia has gone far in terms of its interesting tourist destinations for years and still able to lure quite a number of visitors and tourists. As a matter of fact, Malaysia has become one of the top tourists preferences as getaway and travel destination.

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