Malaysia is the Southeast Asian country separated by the South China Sea into 2 regions – Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. These regions are as different as poles apart. While Peninsular Malaysia is all about bustling cities and tea plantations Malaysian Borneo is about granite peaks, remote tribes and wild jungles.
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia According to statistics, this city is stated to be the 6th most frequently visited city in the world. Every year the city is visited by approximately 8.9 million people. The popularity of the city can be easily explained. First and foremost, there is VARIETY. Cultural, gastronomic and shopping variety. Second, the prices are quite low which makes the trip to the city affordable to an average traveler. There are lots of places of interest that are worth visiting. Here are some of them:
• Petronas Twin Tower
• Sultan Abdul Samad Building (located in the city’s colonial quarter)
• Lake Gardens – is a big park offering its visitors an opportunity to indulge in fun activities and have a rest from the noise and bustle of the city. While in Lake Gardens you can visit: Perdana Botanical Gardens, National Mosque of Malaysia, National Planetarium, National Museum of Malaysia.
• KL Bird Park
• Aquaria KLCC
• Chinatown (Petaling Street)
Those who plan to discover the nightlife of the city, are free to choose from a variety of trendy bars, nightclubs and lounges.
Langkawi
Langkawi is the island that is a true paradise for nature lovers and those who are keen on diving. So where exactly can a tourist go and what he/she can do while staying in Langkawi?
• Langkawi Geopark – one of the most popular tourist destinations consisting of the parks that are now conservation areas. (Machincang Cambrian Geoforest Park, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park and Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest park are among the most popular parks)
• Explore islands. The southern islands are more populated than the north-eastern islands.
• Take a ride in the Cable Car that will bring you to the peak of Gunning Mat Chichang. Take time walking the Sky Bridge.
• Visit Pantai Cenang, the most popular beach of Langkawi. Relax while having a walk along the sandy beach lined with coconut trees. Have fun in one of the restaurants or bars. Watch the sun set.
