Malaysia is a very popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia, experiencing hordes of tourists every year. The country is stunning with diverse ethnicities and a perfect blend of both modernity and antiquity. There are some parts throughout the country where you can find traces of the country’s glorified past and some parts show the glitzy side of the country.
It is the place where you relish world-famous cuisines, capture striking skyline, beautiful cities, stunning coastline, wonderful naturalscape, and lively culture. The country is very easy to travel around, great for the first-timers.
If you’re wondering to travel to the country here are the best 5 places you should add to your itinerary.
Taman Negara
Know to be the Oldest Rainforest on Earth.
If you want to experience raw and unfiltered tropical life you should add this to your itinerary. The tropical heritage is about 130 million years rich and waiting for you to discover and enjoy. The place nurtures a variety of flora and fauna species thus offering you a wild experience.
It’s beautiful, full of greenery, and clean air! Here, you can also get engaged in endless exciting quests such as hiking to Mount Tahan where you immerse in the most striking vista, camping, night jungle walk, hike to Bukit Teresek, relish a boat cruise, and much more.
Location: 27000 Kuala Tahan, Pahang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: every day 9 AM To 5:30 PM
Best Time To Travel: Between April and August
Langkawi
Langkawi is the country’s most popular tourist destination and is popularly known as “Jewel Of Kedah”. It comprises an archipelago of more than 99 islands on the west coast.
The district is home to a vast array of exciting things for travelers-stunning nightlife, iconic monuments, pristine islands, and awe-inspiring naturalscape.
The best time to visit the place is between November and April, which offers you the best weather conditions. If you’re a first-timer to the place you should surely try out jet-skiing, banana-boating, scuba-diving, and snorkeling here.
Cameron Highlands
This is one such place in the country where you’ll see a complete climate change and you might need blanket or jacket so if you’ll be heading to this place that we think you must as this is gorgeous and covered with greenery and lush garden spaces including the famous Butterfly Garden, you should pack accordingly.
A trip to Cameron Highlands is packed with striking vista, tour to tea plantations, hiking, and exploring volcanoes. The place is a perfect one to capture the vegetation and agricultural activities practiced in the country as the favorable weather conditions allows growing honey, strawberry, and tea.
Penang
The vibrant island is a perfect pick to spend an absolute time. There is a lot to do, see, and experience here. In the island town of the country, you tend to see a huge cultural diversity where various cultures and religions are practiced.
It is home to the UNESCO-acclaimed World Heritage Site, Georgetown where you can see striking monuments, temples, views, and great food.
Penang is known to be the food capital of the country and if food is for what you like to travel around, this is your ideal pick. If you’re visiting the place surely head to Tanjung Bungah, Penang Hill, and the snake temple.
Gunung Mulu National Park
The most popular destination in the Sarawak region of the country is Gunung Mulu National Park. The national park is known to be the most rousing natural destination in Southeast Asia surrounded by majestic scenery all around. Here you can opt for various tours that guide you with the best of the place.