Malaysia Travel Guide

Top Destinations in Malaysia

• Kota Kinabalu
• Kuala Lumpur
• Kuala Terengganu
• Kuching
• Langkawi
• Melaka
• Penang

Malaysia Popular Destinations

Pulau Tioman - poster pretty beaches to die for and virgin jungle, this is a popular travellers' destination.

Melaka - A spicy blend of Portuguese, Dutch,Chinese and British flavours. Go back in time as you watch junks sailing past

Gunung Mulu National Park - go caving in the 51km long Clearwater Cave, one of the longest in the world.

Kuala Lumpur - shop and party till you drop in the sophisticated capital of Malaysia

Mt. Kinabalu - by Joyrider from Malaysia - 2007-01-16

The highest peak in Malaysia, 4095.2m, which is located in Sabah, Borneo-Malaysia. Mountain climbing is extremely interesting.

SABAH Malaysia Borneo - by Trudy Lai from Malaysia - 2009-08-13

Sabah is a Malaysian state located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in Malaysia after Sarawak, which it borders on its south-west. The capital of Sabah is Kota Kinabalu, formerly known as Jesselton. Sabah is known as "Sabah, negeri di bawah bayu", which means "Sabah, the land below the winds", because of its location just south of the typhoon-prone region around the Philippines.

Kota Kinabalu, SABAH - by Trudy Lai from Malaysia - 2009-08-19

Kota Kinabalu is the city capital of Sabah as well as the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. Strategically situated in the Northwest Coast of Borneo Island, facing the South China Sea and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park on one side, and set against the backdrop of Mount Kinabalu; this beautiful ‘Nature Resort City’ stretches for miles along the coast and towards the inland. Affectionately known as KK or Api Api by the locals, Kota Kinabalu is a popular tourism getaway and a major gateway into Sabah and Borneo Island. Apart from featuring a number of tourism attractions in and around the city, Kota Kinabalu is also one of the most thriving industrial and commercial centers in East Malaysia.

Malaysia Beaches

Tioman Island - Off the eastern coast of Peninsula Malaysia, a poster perfect picture of beautiful beaches with abundant coral and sea life. Tioman Island - Off the eastern coast of Peninsula Malaysia, a poster perfect picture of beautiful beaches with abundant coral and sea life.

Moving Around Malaysia

Express Bus - services are readily available to all destinations and virtually connect to all parts of the country. Fares are reasonable and the buses are air-conditioned and relatively comfortable.

Road travel - The Peninsula of Malaysia can be easily travelled through the North-South Expressway. There are several rest and service areas along this route should the need arise.

Taxi - These can be expensive and not easy to find when you want one.Taxis to out of town areas are usually shared and wait to fill up before leaving (KTM) of Malaysian Railways- an impressive network throughout Peninsula Malaysia. Express Bus - services are readily available to all destinations and virtually connect to all parts of the country. Fares are reasonable and the buses are air-conditioned and relatively comfortable.

Road travel - The Peninsula of Malaysia can be easily travelled through the North-South Expressway. There are several rest and service areas along this route should the need arise.

Taxi - These can be expensive and not easy to find when you want one.Taxis to out of town areas are usually shared and wait to fill up before leaving (KTM) of Malaysian Railways- an impressive network throughout Peninsula Malaysia.

Malaysia Festivals

Chinese New Year - Chinese New Year usually falls during mid-January to mid-February.Officially celebrated for 3 days, this festival which features everything from rice dumplings to dragon boat races can last up to 15 days.

Independence Day/Malaysia Day - celebrated on 31 August.

King's Birthday - June 3. Chinese New Year - Chinese New Year usually falls during mid-January to mid-February.Officially celebrated for 3 days, this festival which features everything from rice dumplings to dragon boat races can last up to 15 days.

Independence Day/Malaysia Day - celebrated on 31 August.

King's Birthday - June 3.

Useful Malaysia Links

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