Malaysia Holidays
Malaysia, located in South East Asia, is a varied country filled with beautiful beaches, sprawling cities and green country side all ready to be explored.
Located south of the equator close to Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore, Malaysia’s tropical climate ensures that all Malaysia holidays, no matter the time of year, are blessed with hot weather and plenty of sun.
An introduction to Malaysia Holidays
While Malaysia is a developing country, it is one of the richest and most well developed in Asia with a number of technology and oil based companies residing here. Malaysia’s tourist industry is also booming with a robust infrastructure present designed to take care of all tourist needs. English is also becoming more commonplace as a spoken language making it easy for tourists on Malaysia holidays to converse with locals. ‘Malaysia Barat’, or Western Malaysia as it also known, situated between Thailand and Singapore, is home to most of the Malaysian population.
Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, is located here. ‘Malaysia Timur’, or Eastern Malaysia, can be found on the northern part of the island of Borneo. Eastern and Western Malaysia both have a number of locations that are well suited for Malaysia holidays. Malaysia is a multicultural country with residents from all over the world. Over half of the population is made up of local Malay people, while a quarter of the population is made up of Chinese immigrants. Approximately one tenth of the population is Indian while the rest of the population is made up of various nationalities.
Malaysia also contains a number of expats that have moved to the country after spending time there while on Malaysia holidays. This mix of different cultures has given Malaysia a rich and varied food culture that provides visitors on Malaysia holidays with a number of unique dishes to try.
Malaysia has a number of different destinations that are a perfect fit for tourists on Malaysia holidays. Some of them include..
Kuala Lumpur Holidays
Kuala Lumpur is a bustling city containing a population of over one and a half million inhabitants. Modern and ever growing, Kuala Lumpur is a highly developed city that is fully embracing the new technological age.
Skyscrapers and tall buildings such as the Petronas Twin towers (the tallest twin tower structure in the world) can be found next to historical buildings such as temples and mosques while the streets are abuzz with crowds of people going to and fro. Tourists visiting Kuala Lumpur during their Malaysia holidays will instantly feel at home in this sprawling city.
One of the main draws of Kuala Lumpur is its cuisine. Any and all types of food can be found here, with Malay, Indian and Chinese food being a particular speciality. Lavish restaurants selling local Malaysian dishes and tasty international treats can be found on every street while local sellers stand on the street selling their wares from ‘hawker stalls’ at low prices. Visitors enjoying Malaysia holidays will have a great deal of choice when it comes to sampling new and wonderful dishes.
Kuala Lumpur is also home to a number of museums and natural attractions, including a number of parks and gardens. Kuala Lumpur’s shopping is also world class with a number of shopping malls and markets selling clothing local wares and international clothing alike. Clothes sizes found here are often larger than in other parts of Asia as to accommodate the larger sizes worn by tourists on Malaysia holidays. With a varied cuisine, thriving shopping scene and a number of attractions to see, Kuala Lumpur deserves a place on the itinerary for all Malaysia holidays.
Borneo Holidays
The Malaysian parts of Borneo are home to national parks, lazy beaches and islands with clear water and world class diving. The sprawling national parks contain waterfalls and are perfect for those wishing to explore some greenery while on their Malaysia holidays.
Borneo is also home to a number of temples and cultural villages, many of them free of tourists, allowing visitors to spend some time exploring the more untouched parts of Malaysia during their Malaysia holidays.
Borneo’s culinary palette is also an attraction in of itself with fusion food encompassing various parts of Asian cuisine on offer.
For visitors looking for hiking, adventure activities, diving or a lazy trip spent on some of the best beaches the world can offer, Borneo is a perfect destination for Malaysia holidays.
Langkawi Holidays
Langkawi is an archipelago found in the Andaman Sea towards the Northwestern part of Malaysia. Made up 99 islands, Langkawi is a destination well suited for Malaysia holidays goers looking to spend time relaxing on the beach, snorkelling and diving.
Langkawi is also home to a number of shopping malls, restaurants and natural attractions such as waterfalls and mountains. Langkawi is a perfect destination for a relaxing time spent in the sun by the beach.
Penang Holidays
Penang is Malaysia’s second largest island. While the beaches found on the island aren’t the best that Malaysia has to offer, it makes up for this by having a rich and interesting history as well as a cuisine that is unique to the area.
Georgetown, the main city of Penang, is home to a number of museums, temples and mosques as well as architectural marvels from the British colonial era that are sure to interest all tourists on Malaysia holidays. Gardens and parks can also be found in abundance, with the Botanical Gardens being particularly impressive.
The local cuisine is also a fusion of Malaysian food that has been combined with other types of food from various different parts of the world, giving it a flavour that is both familiar but distinctly Asian in taste. For those looking to explore Malaysian culture and cuisine while on their Malaysia holidays, Penang is a must visit.
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Malaysia is a varied country with something for everyone. World class beaches paired with a tropical climate are sure to satisfy even the most ardent beach goer, while the large numbers of temples, mosques and museums will serve to entertain every culture hound.
Malaysia’s unique cuisine is also sure to delight the taste buds of even the most discerning food connoisseur.
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