Friday, May 22, 2015

TOP 10 TOURIST ATTRACTION IN MALAYSIA

1. Langkawi Island
Langkawi Island, Malaysia
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Langkawi also known as Langkawi the Jewel of Kedah is an archipelago consisting of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea, lying in the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Langkawi offers beautiful beaches to visitors. Imagine an island with a tropical climate and stunning clear water. That is Langkawi, one of the popular tourist destinations in Malaysia.

2. Mulu Caves
Mulu Caves, Malaysia
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Mulu Caves National Park is a home to one of the longest caves in the world. The park is very famous for its limestone karst formations both above ground and underground. Here lies the world's largest underground chamber, the Sarawak Chamber. Declared a UNESCO Heritage Site, the park is located in Sarawak Malaysian Borneo and was founded on 1974.


3. Perhentian Island
Perhentian Island, Malaysia
wikimedia/Perhentian Beach
Perhentian Island, or Palau Perhentian is composed of two main islands - The Perhentian Besar (Large Perhentian), and The Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian). It is located off the coast of West Malaysia in the Province of Terengganu. It is very well known as a marine paradise and for stunning crystal clear water. It is very famous among travelers especially the white sandy beaches. 


4. Sepilok Rehabilition Center
Sepilok Rehabilition Center, Malaysia
flickr/Rob & Stephanie Levy
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre was first opened in 1964 as orangutan rehabilitation project for rescued orphaned baby orangutans from logging sites, plantations and illegal huntings of animals. The centre is located in Sandakan Sabah East Malaysia.


5. Penang Island
Penang Island, Malaysia
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Penang Island is located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the Province of Penang. The former name of this island is Prince of Wales Island in honour of the birthday of the Prince of Wales. For it was occupied by the British East India Company on August 12, 1786. The capital of the island is George Town, named after King George III.


6. Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Mount Kinabalu is one of the tallest mountains in SouthEast Asia and is located in Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site in the Province of Sabah Malaysia. It maybe one of the tallest mountain in Asia but it has also low peaks that can be climbed easily without equipment.


7. Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
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Cameron Highlands is located in the northwest of Pahang. It was discovered by Sir William Cameron in 1885. It is one of the most extensive hill stations in Malaysia, and is one of the most popular tourist destination of the country.


8. Pavilion Shopping Centre
Pavilion Shopping Centre, Malaysia
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Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur is a very popular shopping mall located in the Bukit Bintang District. This mall is very famous even among the tourist who wants to shops in the country. The mall was a hit opening on September 20, 2007. The mall consist of four parts; a retail mall, an office tower, a residential and a proposed hotel.


9. Pulau Tioman
Pulau Tioman, Malaysia
wikipedia/Glueball
Pulau Tioman is a small island off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the Province of Pahang. One of the most popular island who offers beautiful white sandy beaches good for relaxation and experience scuba diving. The only way to get to the island is by ferries from the mainland of Malaysia or by propeller planes from Changi Airport of Singapore.


10. Taman Negara
Taman Negara, Malaysia
wikimedia/RoB
Taman Negara National Park is the largest national park in Peninsular Malaysia. It is very famous for its rainforest, birds and insects. If you're looking for a forest adventure, Taman Negara is the best place for you. 

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