Malaysia Attractions

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Mount Reng, Malaysia

Malaysia is fast becoming one of the hottest tourist destinations of South Asia. The country is renowned for its cultural and geographical diversity. Especially Malaysia is famous for its enthralling natural attractions that include breathtaking beaches and spectacular and mountain ranges. Because of these reasons Malaysia has become a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Mount Reng, Malaysia is one of the popular natural attractions of the country. It is located at Batu Melintang, which is situated along the East-West Expressway in the district of Jeli. You can take a bus heading to Jeli from Kota Bharu's main bus terminal.

Mount Reng is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty and is visited by thousands of nature lovers who come to feast on the breathtaking natural wonders of the area. Like most of the natural attractions of Malaysia Mount Reng is also associated with some legendary tale. The local residents of the region believe that mountain is linked to the legendary Puteri Saadong. According to the folklore, Puteri Saadong was disappointed with the the villagers' preoccupation with cat and dog fighting and in anger he hurled a gigantic boulder down the Reng Mountain onto the village centre. Non one in the village could survive this onslaught and all the villagers died except one.

Latest research and excavation in and around the mountain has suggested that the entire area was inhabited during ancient time. The mountain also boasts of limestone caves, which have become popular tourist attractions.

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Niah National Park, Malaysia

The Niah National Park is one of the popular tourist attractions in Malaysia. It is famous all over the world for the oldest human remains in South East Asia found in its Great Caves that date back to some 40000 years. Fragments of pottery, stone tools, ornaments and a splendid set of wall paintings of red haematite depicting activities of stick-like men with hunting weapons and boats were also found by archeologists. The works of this unknown artist is estimated to be more than 1000 years old.

The Niah National Park in Malaysia comprises of alluvial as well as some dipterocarp forest which has a number of jungle tracks. You will come across long-tailed macaques, hornbills, squirrels, flying lizards and crocodiles in the park. Bat hawks are alos there that provide an impressive spectacle particularly when they home in one of the millions of bats which pour out of the caves at dusk. The dark Niah caves are home to millions of bats and swiftest. As you walk along the way, you will meet workers who are collecting guano which is the accumulation of bird and bat faeces for use as fertiliser.

The caves are also known for their edible birds' nests, made out of the glutinous saliva of millions of swiftlets. These nests are collected by labourers who risk their lives to reach the ceiling of the caves at a height of some 50 metres or higher.

The Niah National Park is one of the most popular attractions in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is estimated that about 15000 visitors come to the park every year.

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Panching Cave, Malaysia

Malaysia is one of the few countries in south Asia, which boasts of rich treasury of natural attractions. Malaysia is considered to be the haven for cave explorers and Panching Cave, Malaysia is one of the significant and popular caves of the country. Panching Cave is a limestone cavern, which is situated along the way to Charah Caves. One of the highlights of the cave is the enthralling statue of the reclining Buddha. The cave comprises of two caves, one on top of the other.

The cave is actually a Thai-Buddhist cave temple, located inside the Charas limestone outcrop and statue of Buddha inside the cave is 9 meters long. If you can reach the cave just before noon, you can witness an amazing phenomenon. Just before noon the sunlight streaks penetrates through the opening in the cave's roof and lights up the statue. This phenomenon is mind boggling and will definitely make your trip to the cave satisfying and fulfilling.

In the near vicinity of the cave there is the spectacular Pandan Waterfall, which is fed by a series of eight cascading pools. So after your tiresome journey to the Panching Cave you can opt for a dip in the natural pool that will help you to refresh your spirits after the long journey.

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Paya Indah Wetlands, Malaysia

Paya Indah Wetlands are located in the Kuala Langat District in the State of Selangor in Malaysia. The islands cover an area of 3100 hectares encompassing a myriad of ecosystems such as degraded ex-tin mining land and peat swamp forest. Tin and sand mining were stopped in 1997 and ever since then, Paya Indah Islands have begun to recover. Today it is blossoming into a wonderful site for nature which future generations will surely inherit. The Islands will showcase some of Malaysia's efforts towards developing a sound environment in terms of tourism restoration of degraded areas and conservation of natural resources.

Paya Indah Wetlands in Malaysia boasts of remarkable natural resources and a splendid natural setting. Ever since its inception, the wetlands has experienced an approximately 30% increase in its wildlife population.

The geography of Paya Indah Wetlands is fascinating which consists of peat swamps, and large ex-tin mining lakes. The islands are very education centered while undertaking sustainable eco-tourism activities.

Some of the recreational activities that you could undertake at the Paya Indah Wetlands in Malaysia include biking, canoeing, bird watching, nature trail walks, horse riding and sport fishing. You could take an educational guided tour, take a lake cruise or simply enjoy a picnic.

There are anumber of facilities offered at the Paya Indah Wetlands. You could take tram rides to tour the park, enjoy a meal at the various restaurants, pick up something frm the souvenir outlets or spend some time at the aquatic nursery, oardwalks, rest huts, and viewing decks. There are 34 boutique chalets that are available for accommodation purposes.

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Pedu Lake, Malaysia

Pedu Lake, Malaysia is one of the major natural attractions of the country. It is situated 5 km away from the Malaysian-Thai border and has become of one of the popular holiday destinations for both young and the old. The entire area is set against fascinating natural beauty; the lake is surrounded by verdant rainforest of Gunung Fakir Terbang and boasts of a serene ambience. Thus it is the ideal destination to unwind under the midday sun or read your favorite novel near a swaying coconut palm trees while enjoying the cool breezy mountain air.

Pedu Lake is also the ideal destination for enjoying a wide array of activities and sports. The crystal clear waters of the lake will allow you to participate in activities like jet ski, canoe, water-ski and windsurf. Other activities in the lake include golf, fishing, camping and bird watching. Pedu Lake also offers you the opportunity to opt for jungle trekking in the inner depths of the jungle surrounding the Pedu Lake.

The lake and its adjoining areas is also home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Some of the animals that you can see in the verdant forests surrounding the lake are elephants, deer, wild boar, leopards, birds, bats, flying foxes and different types of insects. The forests of the area also house a special breed of "albino snakes" and if you are lucky enough, you might be able to catch a rare glimpse of the snake. For the benefit of wildlife lovers, hides and canopy walks have been constructed in the forest, so that visitors can conveniently watch the wild animals from distance.

Thus the Pedu Lake has made immense contributions to ecotourism in Malaysia and the Kedah Government has transformed a part of the lake into a wildlife sanctuary.

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Perlis State Park, Malaysia

Perlis State Park is located along the Western border of Perlis where the Peninsular Malaysia meets Thailand. The Perlis State Park is situated on the continuous range of limestone hills which also happens to be the longest in the country. The limestone hills are called the Nakawan Range which is about 36km long. The Nakawan Range has beautiful, heavily forested slopes, sheer cliff faces, streams and extensive cave systems. The Perlis State Park in Malaysia consists of Mata Ayer Forest Reserve and Wang Mu Forest Reserve that together comprise a total area of about 5000 hectares.

A unique aspect of the Perlis State Park in Malaysia is that it is the only semi deciduous forest in the country. This means that there are marked changes in the dry season when leaves fall. The main objectives of the park include protection, conservation, research, education and recreation.

Perlis State Park in Malaysia has a number of attractions. Some off the major attractions in the park include the various caves such as Gua Kelam and Gua Wang Burma which are located within the 500 year-old Setul limestone formation.

Hiking is an activity which is very much possible here. If you are interested in a serious hike you just need to follow the jungle tracks. It is not easy, but will take you to a lovely waterfall and onwards to the Wang Burma Cave where there is more to explore.

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Pulau Tinggi, Malaysia

Malaysia, situated in South Asia, has become one of the major tourist destinations in South Asia. Malaysia is every tourist's haven, it boasts of all the facets to satisfy your desires. Tourist Attractions in the country are diverse and variegated. Pulau Tinggi, Malaysia is one of the major natural attractions of the country. It is also referred as the Tinggi Island, which rises2000 ft (600 m) above sea level off the east coast of Johor. The Chinese seamen who traveled to the place hundreds of years ago nicknamed the place as "General's Hat Island". The population of the island is sparse and it is located approximately 20 nautical miles (37 km) southeast of Mersing, on the east coast of Johor.

The island boasts of spectacular natural beauty; the entire island is replete with exquisite white sandy beaches, all of which are renowned for their enthralling natural beauty and caves. The island is ideal for those who are looking for a destination to escape the drab, dreary and mundane pressures of daily life. The name of the island comes from a steep hill that rises 2,000 feet above sea level. In fact "tinggi" is a Malay word for high. The entire island is interspersed with verdant tropical forest that is rich with rattan, timber and other valuable plants.

Pulau Tinggi is renowned for its marine life and beautiful underwater flora. The whole island is a haven for nature lovers, adventure sports lovers, divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. The island also boasts of natural fresh water and there is a sheltered harbor in the island. The presence of the sheltered harbor explains its role as a stopover point for traders in the ancient past. Like most other islands of Malaysia, Pulau Tinggi also features a rich mythical legacy. The local inhabitants of the island believe that Malay's most famous hero, Hang Tuah, had stopped in the place during one of his journeys. In fact the local people believe that Hang Tuah's spirit guards the island even today.

There is no dearth of activities in the island; the visitors can opt for diving, bird watching, trekking, hiking and you can also opt for climbing Pulau Tinggi, which is an extinct volcano.

If you are planning for a trip to the island, then make it a point to visit the island between April and June. These are the best months for diving in the clear and calm waters of the island. Since inner islands are mainly popular with non-divers, therefore these parts of the island are crowded on the weekends and on holidays. So it will be better for you avoid these islands on the weekends and on holidays.