With mountains, rainforests, reefs, skyscrapers, minarets and sampans, Malaysia definitely lives up to its slogan, “Truly Asia”. The country is also one of the greatest cultural melting pots in the world, where you will find Hindu temples, Chinese joss houses and gold-domed mosques jostling for space with skyscrapers.
Sightseeing destinations in Malaysia
Like two countries in one, Malaysia is cleaved in half by the South China Sea. While Malaysian Borneo hosts wild jungles with orangutans, spectacular beaches and diving spots, granite peaks and remote tribes, the peninsula boasts of bustling cities, colonial buildings, tea plantations and great islands. Across both regions, you will find an impressive array of microcosms that range from the traditional longhouse villages of Sarawak to the space-age high-rise buildings of Kuala Lumpur. You can spend a day in a tea plantation or with a traditional tribe in the Cameron Highlands or trek through the huge national parks of Taman Negara and Gunung Mulu. Make sure you dive at Spidan, which is one of the world’s best diving destinations, or just explore its jungle.
Top tour activities in Malaysia
A melting pot of culture and home to prehistoric rainforests, Malaysia can offer a lot of things to do for your holiday.
- Get to the top of the Petronas Twin Towers - Just about 41 seconds, you can shoot up to the midpoint of Petronas Twin Towers. At the top, you will get a unique feel on top of the world that you will not experience every day.
- Enjoy the clear waters and beaches - The country has become a leading dive destination, having one of the richest marine environments in the Indo-Pacific Basin. This is coupled with beautiful islands and white sandy beaches, which keep divers coming back for more.
- Experience the great outdoors - Bestowed with beautiful wonders of nature, the country offers great opportunities to explore the outdoors the most enjoyable ways. From strolling across its parks and gardens to rock climbing, all of these activities are always there at your disposal.
Top tour attractions in Malaysia
Among the many attractions in this country, there are those that you should not miss during your trip.
- Mulu Caves - These caves are located in the Gunung Mulu National Park in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting in Malaysian Borneo. The Sarawak chamber is known as the largest cave chamber in the world, which can accommodate about 40 Boeing 747s, without overlapping their wings. The nearby Deer Cave is home to an enormous colony of wrinkle-lipped bats.
- Sepilok Rehabilition Centre - This sanctuary, which is located within the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, was established for rescued orphaned baby orangutans from plantations, logging sites and illegal hunting. Here, these animals are trained to survive again in the wild and are released when they are ready.
- Perhentian Islands - Located off the coast of the northeastern part of the country near the Thai border, these are islands are regarded as a must-go place for budget travelers, providing some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and great diving spots.
Malaysia sightseeing tours and activities
There are plenty interesting places and things in this beautiful country, and it would be great to experience them with your own eyes. Check out all Malaysia sightseeing tours and activities here at La Vacanza Travel.