Joanna James
A cultural melting pot and a land chock full of man-made and natural wonders, Malaysia is blessed with everything that any country could possibly wish for to leave its visitors in awe. Tour the best of Malaysia's fascinating tourist attractions that define the charming Southeast Asian nation.
Soaring above the glimmering Kuala Lumpur skyline, Petronas Twin Towers—also known as KLCC Twin Towers—never fails to amaze the hordes of visitors to the bustling capital city. At 452 metres high, the 88-storey towers are the tallest twin skyscrapers in the world and also brought glory to Malaysia for seven straight years until 2004 as the tallest buildings in the whole wide world. The towering skyscrapers are a spectacular sight to be admired from the ground alone, but the real treat lies inside, stories high, where you are afforded breathtaking city views of Kuala Lumpur.
Nestled an hour's drive away from Kuala Lumpur in Selangor, Malaysia, Batu Caves is one of the most sacred places of worship in the country. The holy site takes its name from the Malay word "Batu", meaning "rock", which makes perfect sense, as the highlight of the site—the massive limestone hill—is home to a series of rock cave temples. Cathedral Cave—the main cave as well as the most visited of the bunch—lies at the end of a colourful 272-step flight of stairs, with a 43-metre-tall, giant golden statue of Lord Murugan in front of the stairway to welcome you.
The Jewel of Kedah—Langkawi is a stunning 99-island archipelago set 30 kilometres off the coast of northwestern Malaysia. Pristine white sand lapped by turquoise blue waters, set against the backdrop of imposing jungle-clad mountains—the picturesque seascape is what has made Langkawi the popular tourist hotspot it is today and draws tourists in droves to the Southeast Asian nation every year. Lounge under swaying palms, bask in the soothing sun and lose yourself in the idyllic seaside aura.
At an elevation of 13,435 feet, Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia, the third-highest peak of an island on Earth, and the 20th most prominent mountain in the world by topographic prominence. The dramatic mountain sits within the confines of Kinabalu Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the oldest national parks in Malaysia. Anyone looking forward to treating themselves to a bit of an adventure in Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu is sure to give you your fill of fun and thrills.
Nestled high away in the secluded mountains of Pahang, Cameron Highlands welcomes you to a paradisiacal world of an unreal beauty, brimming with sprawling lush greenery. To complement your immersion in the mind-blowing scenery, vacationing tourists could also find impressive accommodation deals in Pahang as well as all across Malaysia, with the help of services with the likes of Excellent Hotel Deals.
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