Joanna James
Famous for its rainforests and scenic beaches, Malaysia is a truly Asian Country with diverse cultures living in harmony. Complementing these are the ancient architecture blending well with the ultramodern buildings in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Discover these absolute wonders awaiting you.
Apart from August and September which are wet months, yet can get about with an umbrella, the rest of the year provides visitors with warm and sunny weather to enjoy their holiday, be it shopping, dining, eating or seeing places.
Lush rainforests cover two-thirds of the land in Malaysia making them a haven for over 20,000 species of flora and fauna. Such an abundance of natural treasures and diverse landscapes makes Malaysia a paradise for nature lovers, be it trekking the rugged landscapes of Langkawi, camping in the rainforest and many other activities.
Situated on the east coast of Johor, this quaint coastal town has a beautiful 22-metre beach, a charming fishing village, a water park, a fruit farm, river cruises, walking tours and plenty of seafood apart from many other Desaru attractions for you to fall in love and to woo this scenic city.
The epic architecture one can witness in Putrajaya is just half an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur. The Putra mosque built in the late 20th century is made of rose-coloured granite with many meticulous architectural details the Prime Minister's official residence Perdana Putra is a majestic building with the main dome resembling the Zahir Mosque in Kedah, Malaysia, which is one of the oldest and spectacular mosques in Malaysia.
Being a multicultural nation that enjoys its food, Malaysia offers a variety of cuisines from authentic Malaysian to Chinese, Indian and even Western food. Try the yummy local soups, satay, Nasi Lamak, kaya toast, Hainanese chicken rice, roti canai and other mouthwatering specialities and top them with delightful desserts such as Ais Kacang, Kuih Lapis and many more as thoroughly enjoyed by guests at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas.
With an array of themed parks designed to entertain the whole family, if you are travelling with kids make sure a day is dedicated to a theme park experience such as Legoland, Sunway lagoon, Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, Resorts World Genting Highlands etc plus the National Zoo, Kuala Lumpur City Centre Aquarium and many others.
In a bustling area on Petaling Street, you can see scores of vendors selling various types of goodies at reasonable prices making it a popular place for them to experience. Try picking up souvenirs, designer clothing and handbags, shoes and many more. Towards evening the street transforms as stalls get ready for the captivating night market with red Chinese Lanterns adding colour and excitement. Delight the foodie in you with some of the best Chinese cooking in Malaysia at the night market.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
