Malaysia is truly Asia.. As the 2014 Visit Malaysia , these are the list of some famous attraction or place which you should consider to go when in Malaysia.
Here we go........
#1 LANGKAWI
Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi the Jewel of Kedah (Malay: Langkawi Permata Kedah) is an archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia.
Consist of diversity of tourist attraction likes Gamat Factory, Mat Cincang mountain and Dayang Bunting lake. This Mahsuri legendary island truly the first choice of foreigners and local tourist.
#2 Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia Capital City while Putrajaya known as Government Centre are full of various attraction. In KL , Petronas Twin Tower which the tallest tower in South East Asia is the main attraction of KL city. Other , Shopping Malls such as Pavillion and Berjaya Times Square are the hub of economy located at Golden Triangle of Bukit Bintang where you can experience high class shopping. Every year in Putrajaya has the Floria Parade where many decorated ship cruise along Putrajaya lake.
#3 Malacca City
Known as Historical City and listed in UNESCO world heritage in 2008. You can experienced modern and old city where this city consist many of historical buildings such as Fort A Famosa, Portuguese structure construct in 1511 and Christ Church (image) a dutch buildings built in 1753. It totally worth as tourist visit this city because you can learn about the First Malay Sultanates and the first kingdom in Malaysia.
#4 Genting Highland , Cameron Highland & Fraser Hill
The best hill attraction in Malaysia located at Titiwangsa range where you can enjoy the freshness of air with cold climate. Genting Highland known as Resort World theme park ( now renovate to Twentieth Century FOX World ) is the main attraction where you can find many parts of entertainment such as Genting Sky Venture and Roller Coaster. Cameron Highland famous with tea plantation with the freshness of air you can get in Malaysia. Fraser's Hill is the first British town in hill where it discover by British Explorer.
#5 Legoland
Legoland Malaysia is Malaysia's first international theme park that has opened in Nusajaya, Johor,Malaysia on 15 September 2012 with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. It is the first Legoland theme park in Asia and sixth in the world upon its establishment.
#6 National Park
Taman Negara was established at the Titiwangsa Mountains, Malaysia, in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after independence, which literally means "national park" in Malay. Taman Negara has a total area of 4,343 km² and has a reputation as the world's oldest tropical rainforest, estimated to be more than 130 million years old.
#7 Sipadan Island
Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia, rising 600 metres (2,000 ft) from the seabed. It is located in the Celebes Sea off the east coast of Sabah, East Malaysia (which is on the island of Borneo). It was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcanic cone that took thousands of years to develop. Sipadan is located at the heart of the Indo-Pacific basin, the centre of one of the richest marine habitats in the world. More than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified in this ecosystem. Sipadan has been rated by many dive journals as one of the top destinations for diving in the world.
#8 Pulau Tioman
About 36 nautical miles off Malaysia's east coast lies Pulau Tioman or Tioman Island, one of the region's most enchanting holiday spots. Scenic and tranquil, Tioman Island boasts miles and miles of white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, charming villages and friendly people. Its crystal clear waters teem with spectacular marine life and colourful coral gardens. The twin peaks of Gunung Nenek Semukut provide a prominent landmark to this island, reputed to be one of the most beautiful and idyllic in the world.
#9 i-CITY
i-City is a 72 acres ICT-based urban development beside the Federal Highway in Section 7, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Master planned by architect Jon A Jerde, i-City was designed as a fully integrated intelligent city, comprising corporate, leisure and residential components such as a 1.0 million sq. ft. regional shopping mall, office towers, Cybercentre office suites, hotels, apartments, data centres and innovation centre.
i-City is a MSC Malaysia Cybercentre where knowledge-based companies with MSC Malaysia status can exploit the various incentives offered under the MSC Malaysia Bills of Guarantee. It has also been endorsed as a Tourism Destination by the Ministry of Tourism and declared as an International Park by the Selangor State Government
#10 KINABALU MOUNTAIN
Mount Kinabalu (Malay: Gunung Kinabalu) is a prominent mountain on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site. Kinabalu is the highest peak in Borneo's Crocker Range and is the highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago.Mount Kinabalu is also the 20th most prominent mountain in the world by topographic prominence.
#11 Cherating Beach
Cherating beach located at Pahang about 41 km from state capital, Kuantan. Very nice beach with white sandy sand and cool breeze. This beach is the best place for surfer where you can enjoy surfing and sailing. You can find turtle at Turtle sanctuary for free where you can know further details aout turtle. Cherating is famous because it has first Club Mediterranee in Asian region.
#12 Port Dickson
Port Dickson is a beach resort destination at Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia, about 90km south from Kuala Lumpur and 30km away from Seremban. Also called 'PD' by locals, this popular holiday retreat is located within easy reach from KL and Singapore by major highways and roads. From PD's town center, a coastline of warm beaches and calm seas stretches along a 10-mile strip towards Malacca, ending at the tip of Cape Rachado (Tanjung Tuan). The most popular beach zones along this stretch are Teluk Kemang, Blue Lagoon, Bagan Pinang and Pantai Cahaya Negeri, supported by major hotels, resorts and apartments that offer budget and luxury family accommodation.
#13 Lake Kenyir
As the biggest man-made lake in South East Asia, Kenyir lake provide various activities that you can do like canoeing, fishing , camping and enjoy the beauty of Terengganu forest.Kenyir luxurious forest is located in the district of Hulu Terengganu. It is believed that the rain forest is the world oldest tropical rainforest. The forest also serves as a part of Malaysia National Park.
#14 Penang
A fascinating fusion of the East and West, Penang embraces modernity while retaining its traditions and old world charm. These are reflected in its harmonious multiracial populace and well-preserved heritage buildings which led to George Town being accorded a listing as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site recently.Long regarded as the food capital of Malaysia, Penang also entices visitors with its beautiful coasts and scrumptious cuisines.
#15 National Parks in Sarawak
Sarawak has one of most extensive protected area networks in Malaysia. The State's protected area network includes 30 national parks, 6 wildlife sanctuaries and 8 nature reserves. These protected areas cover a total area 799,627.70 ha (land area and water body).Currently, there are about 15 totally protected areas that is opened to the public (which includes national parks, nature reserves and wildlife centers). These parks and nature reserves showcase our natural heritage and act as key attractions for Sarawak's expanding tourism industry. Wildlife sanctuaries, however, are not open to visitors and exist to preserve and conserve vulnerable ecosystems or endangered wildlife. Each has its own crucial role to play in protecting the natural environment and our remarkable biodiversity.
