Malaysia Attractions

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Malaysia - Langkawi - Kuala Lumpur - PenangThe continent of Asia is a melting pot of different cultures, wonders and attractions. The country of Malaysia is situated in the heart of Asia. The population in this country is very mixed comprising of Malays, Chinese and Indians. Malaysia is one of the leading tourist destinations and is very popular for its towering skyscrapers, natural wonders, beautiful beaches and some of the great diving spots in the world.

The people of Malaysia speak Malay (Bahasa Melayu) and this is the official language. English is widely spoken in the country also. You will come across various ethnic groups who speak various languages and dialects. Islam is the official language followed here but other religions are freely practiced here.

The weather in Malaysia remains generally warm throughout the year. Temperatures range from 23 and 32 degree Celsius. The country also witnesses a high amount of rainfall throughout the year. The amount of rainfall usually ranges from 2000mm and 2500mm in a year. The months of November, December and January and April to June are the peak tourist months.

The people of Malaysia love their food. There are numerous restaurants in Malaysia that serve world class cuisine. You will find a range of Chinese, Malaysia, Japanese and Thai Cuisine. Some of the popular restaurants include Amy's Malaysian Restaurant, Golden Dragon, Mayflower, Panda and
Rasa Sayang. Satay with Peanut Sauce is a very popular dish in Malaysia. It is the mainstay of Malaysian Cuisine where beef or chicken is served in spicy peanut sauce is served. Nasi Lemak is a morning favorite among the people of Malaysia. The dish comprises of rice served with coconut milk and served with chilly pate, anchovies, peanuts and cucumber.

Malaysia boasts of a number of tourist attractions in Malaysia. The capital city of Kuala Lumpur has plenty to offer in terms of shopping, entertainment and sightseeing. The other popular tourist destinations in the country are Penang, Johor, Selangor, Langkawi among many others. Each state in Malaysia is different from the other in terms of the people, their culture and lifestyle. Visiting each state is a completely new experience. There are innumerable world class hotels located all over Malaysia and accommodation is never a problem.

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Batang Ai National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia

Malaysia is country, which is blessed with enthralling natural beauty. The country is renowned worldwide for its geographical diversity and natural attractions. Batang Ai National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia is one of the numerous national parks of the country, which are famous for their natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. It is situated in the Sri Aman Division of Sarawak, in eastern Malaysia on the island of Borneo and the park is about 250 km away from east of Kuching.

Batang Ai National Park stretches over an area of 240 square kilometers and boasts of verdant rainforests featuring some of the endangered and rare species of animals. There is also a 24 square kilometer artificial lake inside the park that was created by the Batang Ai hydroelectric reservoir. The park was opened to public in the year 1991 and since then its popularity amongst the local as well as foreign tourists has continuously increased.

The dense and exotic dipterocarp forests of the park houses Orang-Utans, gibbons, and hornbills. In fact wild Orang Utans are one of the major attractions of the area. Another attraction of the Batang Ai National Park is its Iban longhouses. The accommodation facilities in the park are world class; here you can live in the award wining Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort and enjoy the beauty of unspoilt nature in the lap of luxury.

The best way to access the Batang Ai National Park is by hiring a boat as water is only mode of transportation in the area.

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Bera Lake, Malaysia


Bera Lake is located in Southwest Pahang in Malaysia and is the largest natural fresh water lake in Peninsula Malaysia. The lake is approximately 35km long and 20km wide.

Bera Lake in Malaysia plays an important role in flood control, water flow regulation and purification. The lake also provides natural resources to the local community. The lake is protected under an international treaty Ramsar Convention. The treaty was declared in November 1994. The State Government of Pahang has undertaken plans to formulate a nature based tourism development plan. This plan includes the establishment of a visitor or field study center, the training of site personnel, and the integration of the local community into the overall development.

Bera Lake is also a sanctuary where you would come across 328 species of flora, 200 bird species, 50 mammals and more than 95 different species of fish. The wetland area and its surrounding forests support tigers, elephants and other endangered species which are however a bit difficult to discover. Other species known to exist in the Bera Lake area include clouded leopard, wild boars, monkeys, flying squirrels, and flying lemurs. You will spot a large number of fresh water fish species such as popular aquarium and sport fishes.

Nature enthusiasts will find the Bera Lake an ideal palace for recreational and adventurous activities. Visitors can indulge in jungle trek, participate in river safaris, or go fishing especially after heavy rains. The surroundings of the open waters are relatively isolated and tranquil and are perfect for boating or kayaking. Visitors can cruise river channels and inlets in search of vegetation and wildlife if they so desire.

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Commonwealth Forest Park, Malaysia

Selangor is one of the most developed states of Malaysia. It is progressing rapidly with the Federal Government undertaking a number of new projects. The Government is also taking active states to promote tourism since Selangor is the most fascinating and scenic tourist destinations in Malaysia. It provides visitors with a delightful and never ending discovery.

Commonwealth Forest Park is a popular tourist attraction in Malaysia is situated not far from the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The Park is located beside the trunk road.

The Commonwealth Forest Park was launched to commemorate the 14th Commonwealth Forest Conference in 1993. The park combines dense jungles with formal arrangements. Visitors coming in to the park can take advantage opf a number of amenities such camping grounds, chalets, fountains, jogging tracks, hiking trails and other amenities that will give visitors plenty of choices to getaway into the greens.

The park was opened to the public at the Commonwealth Forestry Conference in Kuala Lumpur in 1993. The park is spread over a total area of more than 620hectares and a substantial portion of that area has been designated as recreational forest. The park offers visitors a beautiful opportunity to getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some time in the calm and serene environment of the park

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Danum valley, Malaysia

Danum Valley, Malaysia is situated about 83 km southwest of Lahad Datu and is very rich in wildlife. The valley comprises of a large area of virgin forest rich in flora and fauna. The area has been recognized as one of the world's most complex ecosystems.

You will come across rare species such as the Sumatran rhinoceros, orang utans, gibbons, mousedeer and bearded pigs roaming around the forests of Danum Valley. You will also come across over 270 species of birds in the area. The Danum Field Research Centre is located within the confines of this forest reserve and was found by the Sabah Foundation in 1986. The field center is a tropical rainforest research and environmental education station. Accommodation at the Research Center is available only for researchers and scientists on assignments. You could visit the center if you wish to but you need to take permission from Sabah Foundation at their Lahad Datu office.

Danum Valley also boasts of one of the first eco resort which is known as the Borneo Rainforest Lodge. The Lodge features a restaurant, a bar and comfortable chalets that overlook the Danum River. Some of the activities that you could find here include jungle trekking, river swimming, bird watching, night jungle tours, and excursions to nearby logging sites and timber mills.

You could travel to Danum Valley by air and land. In order to get there you would need to take a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu in the morning, and then travel another 2½ hours by road to reach the valley.

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Fraser's Hill, Malaysia

Malaysia is blessed with the abundance of wonderful natural beauties. One of favorite tourist destinations in Malaysia is Fraser's Hill, Malaysia. Fraser's Hill of Malaysia is located on the Titiwangsa Ridge in Pahang state. This famous place is about 104 kilometers from the capital city Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the popular hill resorts in Malaysia.

Fraser's Hill has been named so after Louis James Fraser, who was a British fortune hunter and colonial adventurer. The hill is situated at 1,524 meters above the sea level. The hill is built on seven hills and is a wonderful place for birdwatchers. A visit to Fraser's Hill will pamper you with lush greenery, refreshing mountain air and above all, an environment that is calm and tranquilizing. The average temperature remains around 18-20 degree Celsius. You will find a vast array of flora like flowers and plants in the nurseries. The nurseries are particularly popular with the ladies.

To get to Fraser's Hill Malaysia, you can consider taking the North-South Highway. Tourists and visitors can indulge in different activities like horse riding, bird watching, wildlife viewing and other recreational activities. There are golf courses which are a treat to the eyes. Besides, one can indulge in a variety of sports like table tennis, badminton, tennis, racquetball, archery, go-cart, board games, volleyball, boating and much more.

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Kelam Cave, Malaysia

The country of Malaysia boasts of a number of caves which includes some of the largest and longest in the world. These caves lie within rich rainforests and mangrove forests that also act as sanctuaries to the amazing wildlife. There are a number of caves in Malaysia that are equipped with marked paths and platforms. Some of the caves however are only accessible by boat or require visitors to rough it out and may be even crawl.

The Gua Kelam is a huge cave and is an attraction which is certainly not to be missed. This huge cave has a tin mine within it. The Gua Kelam is a 370m long limestone cave located in kaki Bukit.

In order to reach the tin mine you would be required to use a suspension bridge. The interesting aspect of this is that you would get to see miners working which will definitely make your adventure tour very informative as well.

The cave chamber has a 400m long underground steam that flows through the cave chamber. There are wooden walkways that provide an unusual means of getting around inside the cave all the way from the entrance at Kaki Bukit to the Lembah Wang Tangga on the other end. There are electrical lights that have been set up so that visitors can get a better look of the beauty of the interiors.

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Kelantan State Museum, Malaysia

Malaysia in the recent years has developed into a major tourist hub of South Asia. In fact tourism is one of the significant pillars of the economy of the country. A major part of the foreign currency earned by the country comes from tourism industry. The country is renowned for its cultural and geographical diversity, which makes it one of the hottest tourist destinations of Asia. All throughout the year Malaysia attracts tourists from all over the world. One of the major highlights of the country is its natural attractions; here you can see a wide array of natural wonders ranging from stunning waterfalls to spectacular long sandy beaches. Malaysia also boasts of modern cities that feature all the facets and entertainment options of developed modern cities. Besides these, Malaysia also is famous for its rich cultural and historical heritage, which is reflected through the countless historical and cultural landmarks along with the museums of the country. Kelantan State Museum, Malaysia is one of the important museums of the country that will help you understand the culture and tradition of the country.

The museum building was actually used as the premises of the Land Office during the period of colonial rule in the country. It was only in the year 1990 that the Land Office was renovated and reconstructed to convert it into Kelantan State Museum. The museum is renowned for its wide array of exhibits that are related to the traditional art of Kelantan. There are countless documents as well as artifacts that are associated with arts, crafts and musical traditions of Kelantan. The Kelantan State Museum is also home to many ceramic artifacts that stands testimony to the trade relations between Kelantan and China. You can also see several artifacts that have been found from archeological sites; for example the museum nestles artifacts which were found along Nenggiri River. There are also many exhibits in the museum that sites bears testimony to the existence of the pre-historic age in Kelantan.

The State Museum also houses an art gallery, which features some of the finest works of art of the renowned painters and sculptors of Malaysia. Overall, a trip to the Kelantan State Museum will enable you to explore the indigenous custom and tradition of Malaysia.

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Keluang Hill Beach, Malaysia

Malaysia is a country blessed with innumerable natural attractions. From spectacular mountain ranges to exotic beaches, you will all find it here. Keluang Hill Beach, Malaysia is one of the premier beach destinations in the country and is renowned for its exquisite and mesmerizing beauty. Keluang Hill Beach is situated in the near vicinity of the Besut and it is located 140 km north of Kuala Terengganu. If you are looking for the perfect beach destination for you and your family, then this is the right place for you.

A trip to Keluang will enable you to have first hand experience of heart warming and breathtaking natural beauty. The primary highlight of the beach is its caves. There are numerous caves in the area and if you are a cave explorer then a visit to this region is must. All the caves of the area can be accessed by walkways.

Even if you are not a cave explorer, then relax as the Keluang Hill Beach has more to offer to you. You will be fascinated by beauty of the beach and its adjoining areas. The beach and its surrounding village with beautiful wooden houses, innocent looking children playing games, cows grazing in the field, swinging coconut trees, fresh cool breeze and last but not the least, the stunning white sandy beach, will take your breath away. Besides these, a trip to the beach will also enable you to participate in numerous water sports and activities like swimming, snorkeling, boating, fishing and wind surfing.

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Kenong Rimba Park, Malaysia

Kenong Rimba Park, Malaysia is one of the multifarious tourist attractions in the country. It one of few rainforests in Malaysia, that has been able to preserve its natural beauty. The natural wonders in the park are not only mesmerizing but also numerous, you can see here waterfalls, mountain streams and caves along with a wide array of wild animals. Because of these reasons, the park has become the haven for adventure lovers, nature lovers and wildlife lovers. The park covers an area of 121 sq. km and is situated in the Kenong Valley. The park is home to the Batek aboriginal tribe of Malaysia.

The park is a haven for cave explorers; it is home to a number of limestone caves out of which the most arresting is Gua Batu Tinggi. The cave is situated roughly 122 to 152 meter above the sea level and the cave boasts of a wide spectrum of flora, including orchids, fig trees and epiphytes. The park is also ideal for the adventure lovers. In the park you can participate in activities like exploring limestone caves, swimming in the river and camping. You can also opt for trekking through the park and enjoy varied flora and fauna of the park.

The Kenong Rimba Park is home to a wide array of flora and fauna. The flora of the park includes rare orchids, plants like Tualang or Koompasia excelsa, the huge ficus tree "Pokok Ara" and last but not the least, the pink and white water lilies further enhances the beauty of the place.

The fauna of the park is also diverse, the park nestles birds like dove or Chalcophaps indica, merbah red eye or Pycnonothus Prunneus and Copsycus malabaricus or murai batu. There are also a wide variety of mammals in the park like prickly porcupine, deer and elephants.