Joanna James
Looking for lush jungles, tropical weather, delicious food, and plenty of history? Malaysia has it all! If you are planning a visit to this beautiful country anytime soon? Here are the top five activities to consider adding to your Malaysian travel itinerary.
Malaysia’s tropical vegetation is stunningly beautiful and well worthy of exploration, so why not sign up for a tour of a spice garden? If you're keen to get out of the crowded central areas of Malaysia and move towards the Penang area, you can tour the garden located at Jalan Teluk Bahang. Here the extensive garden displays fragrant spices and herbs which are indigenous to this part of the world. After learning about the indigenous flora and fauna of the country, one can even sign up for a fun cooking class where you can learn how to incorporate the herbs and spices you just learned about into delicious dishes.
Built by the British East India Company, Fort Cornwallis was designed to defend the city of Penang from attacks during the colonial era. Today, the fort still stands in pristine condition and offers some fantastic views of the surrounding Indian Ocean. The fort can be easily reached from many a hotel in Georgetown Penang such as the likes of Travelodge Georgetown Penang.
Famed for being one of the largest Buddhist temples in the Southeast Asian region, Kek Lok Si Temple is an attraction you cannot miss out on during your time in Malaysia. Here one can take in architectural styles ranging from Burmese, and Thai to Chinese. A key highlight of this temple of course is the magnificent stature of the Goddess of Mercey which stands at a whopping height of 36.5 meters. When visiting do make sure to dress covering one’s exposed shoulders and knees.
Any trip to Malaysia must include some fun beach time! Batu Ferringi is among the best beaches to be found in the country where one can sunbathe to your heart’s content on clean golden shores, swim in the cool and welcoming waters or simply enjoy a bout of people watching while lounging on the beach with a cocktail in hand. If all else fails, why not make your here to come during the early evening to enjoy a relaxing stroll and wind down by drinking in stunning views of a tropical sunset?
Malaysia has a rich colonial history, and a place where you can experience this is Suffolk House- which offers a fascinating glimpse of the traditional British colonial architecture of the country. The former residence of Sir Francis Light has been lovingly restored and offers guided tours and traditional English high consisting of fine black tea, a range of delicate sandwiches and decadently delicious cream pastries. This historical site is located on 250, Jalan Air Hitam, George Town, Penang, Malaysia and is open to the public throughout the week.
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