THE 5 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO VISIT IN MALAYSIA

THE 5 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO VISIT IN MALAYSIA

Malaysia has diversity in landscapes, culture and activities.

1)      MALACCA CITY, MALACCA

Malacca City, capital of Malacca State, oozes with history and culture. Featuring as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, the colonial city along the Straits of Malacca attracts visitors for its architecture, food and famous Jonker Street Night Market.

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1)      GEORGE TOWN, PENANG

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Penang always features as one of the top places to visit in Malaysia. The state, named after the pinang tree that looks like a palm tree, divides between Butterworth on the mainland and George Town on Penang Island. George Town is an open museum. Stroll through the streets and see traditional shophouses, each with their own style and design. Street art and murals decorate the walls too. Combine this history with temples, including Kek Lok Si, famous food courts, a vibrant shopping scene and the country’s longest coffee shop and there’s little wonder why George Town is a top place to visit in Malaysia.

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1)      THE PERHENTIANS, TERENGGANU

The small archipelago called the Perhentians, located in the South China Sea off the coast of Terengganu, features as one of the most beautiful places to visit in Malaysia. The main coral-surrounded islands consist of the aptly named Besar and Kecil, or Big and Small. Picture white sand stretching around sparsely populated areas with crystal clear shallow water lapping against the shore.

1)      THE CAMERON HIGHLANDS, PAHANG

The Cameron Highlands has been among the favourite places to visit in Malaysia since the end of the 19th century. British surveyor, William Cameron, ‘discovered’ the region in 1885 and it has since then grown as a tourist hotspot. The highlands range in altitude from approximately 1100 metres (3609 feet) to 1800 metres (5906 feet), producing a cooler and fresher climate. It’s not surprising that the Cameron Highlands became British Malaya’s largest hill station. Today, emerald green tea plantations dominate the skyline, along with strawberry and vegetable farms. Tourists enjoy the cooler climate and opportunities to go hiking.

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1)      PULAU TIOMAN, PAHANG

Time Magazine mentioned Pulau Tioman as one of the world’s most beautiful islands in the 1970s. Little has changed since the publication and Tioman Island, located off the east coast in the South China Sea, makes a top place to visit in Malaysia. With rich coral, untouched beaches and an interior filled with dense rainforest, the island offers a more secluded feel to the likes of Langkawi. Favourite activities include snorkelling and scuba diving, trekking in the jungle, touring the island on a motorbike or bicycle as well as visiting waterfalls.

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