Top 5 Places to Visit in Malaysia

Malaysia is a beautiful country in the Southeastern part of Asia and is a monarchy along with being a federal constituency. Malaysia shares its borders with Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand, and the maritime borders with Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore.

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur which is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and the population if this country is more than 27.5 million. The country boasts of beautiful beaches, sparkling blue seas and different kinds of water sports, luxurious resorts and hotels on exotic islands, huge shopping arcades, and restaurants with excellent hospitality.

Here are the top 5 places to visit in Malaysia:

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a grand and beautiful city which is also the capital of Malaysia. The architecture found in this city is fascinating along with the shopping arcades and other modern buildings spread across the city.

The Twin Towers of Petronas are the second highest towers in the world and they are a delight to the naked eye. These towers provide an excellent panoramic view of the city making them ideal for photographers. Other tourist attractions in the city include Masjid Negara, The National Monument, Lake Gardens, Chinatown, Royal Selangor Club, Little India etc.

Penang

Penang is a place where many historical monuments and building are located. There are also many religious places which give the tourists a profound peace and sense of well being. There are several churches, monasteries and temples which have been built in different era of the history of Malaysia and are major tourist attractions in their own right. The manner in which culture and traditions have merged in this city, have made it a very popular tourist destination in the country.

The places of interest in Penang that can be explored include the UNESCO World Heritage Zone in Georgetown, Armenian Street, Bukit Bendera, Kek Lok Si-Temple, Penang Botanic Gardens, and Penang Hill etc.

Genting Highland

The paradox of Malaysia is such that in spite of being surrounded by the sea, there are snow covered places found in this country. Genting Highland is an entertainment city which is known for winter sports and other fun activities. There is a theme park in the city which offers many thrilling rides and is a place no tourist should miss out. This hill station is located at a distance of approximately 30 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur and has an average elevation of 1740 meter.

Langkawi

Langkawi is an archipelago which consists of around 99 islands and some of these islands are open to the tourists, all the year round. The beautiful beaches and lush green nature that one can find in these islands make them very popular with the tourists. Tourists also like visiting the Craft and Culture village in Langkawi where they can witness the local people making handicrafts.

Other attractions in Langkawi include the Pulau-Payar Marine Park, Telaga Harbour, Underwater World, Pantai Kok, Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, Laman Padi Rice Garden, Legend Garden, Oriental Village, Galeria Perdana etc.

Ipoh

Ipoh is another destination in Malaysia that should not be missed when visiting the country. It is a colonial city situated in the state of Perak. The city is known for its colonial era buildings, churches and restaurants. Some of the heritage buildings that you can visit in Ipoh include the Birch Memorial Clocktower, Town Hall, Muzium Darul Ridzuan, Ipoh Railway Station, Mariamman Kovil Temple etc.

You can go on a heritage tour of the city, lasting a few hours, which will take you to all the historic buildings and places in Ipoh. You can also visit the famous cave temples situated on the outskirts of the city.