Malaysia Attractions

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Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center, Malaysia

The 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. Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center is one of the popular tourist attractions in Malaysia.

Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center in Malaysia is an amazing place where visitors can witness trainers teaching apes how to climb on to their natural habitat. At this rehabilitation center, captive animals are restrained for life in the jungle. This is only one of the four four orang-utan sanctuaries in the world and is one of the top tourist attractions in Sabah. The orang-utans particularly the younger ones are quite impressive. They all have ginger fur and intelligent eyes.

The Orang Utan Centre was established in 1964 with the primary objective of returning orphaned apes back to the wild. The objectives of the project have expanded in the recent past. While Orang-Utan rehabilitation is still the primary goal at the centre, present aims include public education on conservation and research with other endangered species such as captive breeding of the rare and endangered rhinoceros. The centre now has more than 37 dedicated staff looking after the welfare of the Orang-Utans

For a close up view of these rare mammals you must visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center in Malaysia. The best time to visit the center is from 10AM in the morning till 2:30PM in the afternoon when you can watch the primates emerging from the forest for their daily food which comprises of milk and bananas. You can witness the orang utans being fed on a platform in the centre. These orang utans are nicknamed the Wild Man of Borneo and are returned to the forests when they can fend for themselves.

Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center in Malaysia features more than 200 species of birds and a variety of wild plants within the 5.66 hectares of reserve forest.

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Sungai Peradin, Malaysia

Sungai Peradin is a rather unpopular area flanked by mangrove forests close to Pontion in the state of Johor in Malaysia. The village here is called Kampung Belokok and lies about 5 km off the main road. The village is a hidden treasure with a colourful past.

It is believed that the Sungai Peradin area was once a German community which worked the land and traded their agricultural produce using the river. There are remnants of building columns, rail tracks and concrete slabs that resemble a jetty, which are some of the evidences that support the existence of the German community in this area. The nearby German village of Kampung Jerman further supports the contention.

Kampung Belokok today is a destination famous for its fresh sea food, mangrove swamp and river cruises. Local as well as internation tourists from far flung areas come here to enjoy the beauty of the mangrove forest and its inhabitants. Popular inhabitants here are the herds of monkeys, said to be over 400 which can also be very amusing. You must watch them especially when they move in unison to cross the river or dive from tree branches.

There are two charcoal kilns here which visitors which help visitors to understand and learn how charcoal is made using the mangrove tree as a resource for wood. 'Attap' or thatched roof-making is another rare traditional craft that should not be missed.

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Taiping Lake, Perak, Malaysia

Taiping Lake, Perak, Malaysia is one of the biggest and most beautiful parks in the country. This 62-hectare park is also one of the oldest lakes of the country and it has been operational since 1880. Taiping Lake boasts of spectacular natural beauty, the lake is surrounded by a colorful profusion of flowers and features a spacious gazebo. It also houses the Taiping Zoo, the oldest zoo of Malaysia. The lake has been able to sustain its interest among the visitors and even today people from different parts of the country as well as the world come to the place to witness the variety of plants, flowers, trees, birds and insects in the lake and its adjoining areas.

Actually the entire area was a tin mine, but later on the mine was transformed into a lake surrounded by a beautiful park. The lake of the park is actually the old mining pool, which was later rebuilt and redesigned to form the lake. The lake along with the surrounding areas of lush greenery represents a good sense of environmental rehabilitation and preservation.

Overall, the Taiping Lake is the ideal place to relax and rest far away from the petrol fumes and stress of city living, you can come here to rejuvenate your spirits leaving beyond the hectic schedule of daily life.