Tourist Attractions of Malaysia

Clothed in the wide range of diverse tourist attractions, Malaysia is a land filled with lush greenery creating a canvas of magnificent landscape accentuated by beautiful locales. It truly lives up to the myriad fun and enjoyment of the thousands of tourists across the globe. All in all, it is a perfect location for trippers and holiday makers where they can explore many unparallel tourist attractions. The important tourist attractions of the country are described under the following heads:

Kuala Lumpur
Situated at the confluence of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang rivers, Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, spans over an area of 244 sq kms. It has many places of wonderful sightseeing and some of them include Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, Petronas Twin Towers, Chinatown, Islamic Arts Museum and Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower.

Kelantan
Located in the northeast corner of the peninsula, the state of Kelantan meaning "Land of Lightning" is a land of agriculture with lush paddy fields, rustic fishing villages and casuarina-lined beaches. Here, the tourists can find themselves plenty of activities such as river cruises, river rafting, bird watching and jungle trekking. Truly, the beauty of Kelantan lies in the scenic beauty of the landscape and its culture.

Malacca
A place where the tranquility reigns with its location on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the Straits of Malacca, Malacca is a quiet seaside city of around 147 km distance from Kuala Lumpur. It is a wonderful repository of cultural heritage with the colonial past of Portuguese rule. However, the Chinese influence is most visible as many of the businessmen here are Chinese. Over the centuries, the Chinese and local Malay cultures in Malacca intertwined, eventually producing a unique mosaic society of different cultures.

Penang
Also known as the 'Pearl of Orient', Penang entices visitors with its warm seas, golden beaches, lush greenery and delicious cuisine. Georgetown is located in Penang Island and it is one of the country's leading resort areas apart from being the best city of the Island.

Perlis
Perlis is the smallest state of Malaysia which is famous for its charming beauty silhouetted against rustic pastoral scenes and luxuriant paddy fields. The vast extent of the verdant paddy fields renders the landscape a kaleidoscope of lustrous green or gold color, depending on the season.

Sabah
Along with being a tropical paradise tucked at the northeast corner of Borneo, Sabah attracts visitors with its scenic beauty, rugged landscape and cultural diversity. In the days of old, it was known as the "Land Below the Wind" because it lies below the typhoon belt.

Sarawak
Sarawak, the largest state of Malaysia is located on the northwestern shore of the island of Borneo and better known the land of fabled White Rajahs, the hornbill and the orangutan. It is a perfect location for those who are in quest of culture, nature and adventure tourism. The rainforests of Sarawak are home to the richest and most diverse ecosystem of the world.

Terengganu
Located on Peninsular Malaysia, Terengganu is one of the three states along the east coast of Malaysia being the repository of Malaysia's cultural heritage and home to the music ensemble of soothing Gamelan and the mesmerizing "Ulek Mayang" dance. The picturesque beauty of the land is ranged out by the small villages, quiet roads, and secluded islands and beaches.

Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia. The bustling city of 'JB' is a significant regional transport and manufacturing hub of the Malaysia. Some of the worth seeing tourist attraction in this city include Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum, Sultan Ibrahim Building, Orchid Valley and Haji Ali House.

There are other tourist attractions for which you can make your time such as Old Town and New Town of Ipoh, Kellie's Castle, Tunku Abdul Rahman Aquarium, National Zoo and Limestone caves.

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