Malaysia can be described as a jewel of the east with such a diversity of culture and some of the most beautiful beaches located on both its east and west coast. But, the place to start your visit when you are in Malaysia is from its capital city Kuala Lumpur, or the awe aspiring Petronas Twin Towers which are the tallest buildings in the world. The view of the Petronas Twin Towers from the visitors' gallery is extremely fascinating. The Kuala Lumpur bird park is not only the biggest but the best bird park in Asia. It is surrounded by a butterfly park, a planetarium, and other places of interest. It's a lovely place to take the children to see such a variety of birds and feeding points from where people can actually feed the birds.
The Batu caves are a Hindu religious site, and at the foot of the caves is a huge gold statue. 272 steps have to be climbed to reach the caves which are in a limestone mountain, and there are a number of Hindu temples in the caves. The caves are quite damp, and it gets quite hot and sticky inside the caves. There are markets, restaurants, dance clubs, and plenty of hotels to stay in Kuala Lumpur.
To do a spot of gambling or to play on a mountain resort, a visit to the cool Genting highland is worthwhile. There is a casino and a golf course located here, and the weather is quite cool and refreshing especially after taking the heat and humidity of the lower plains. It's a good spot to relax and unwind in. from Genting highland if there is transport then a visit to the beach resorts that dot the east coast of Malaysia are worth visiting for the white sand beaches and tropical forests. The serenity of nature is wonderful to soothe in even the most ruffled of nerves.
Near Kuah is a geographical marvel known as the seven wells. A fresh water stream cascades down approximately 90 meters via seven pools. The climb becomes more and more scenic as you reach the top. But be careful while climbing as the rocks are slippery. Near Kuah is the Pantai Cenang beach with its white sandy beaches and breath taking sunsets.
Pulau Tioman is a large fully developed volcanic island which offers the full spectrum of water sports, diving spots, jungle treks, cycling, and furthermore, golfers can also play some golf over here. Accommodation facilities can be found easily as there are plenty of hotels that spot the coastal rim of this island.
To get a fabulous view of Georgetown, take the funicular cable car ride up on Penang hill. This half ride shows the lovely flora and fauna that Malaysia is so rich in. For trekkers the 6 kilometer walk up the mountain to reach the 800m peak can be quite adventurous.
There is no dearth in the variety of activities that can be found in Malaysia. There are amusement and theme parks, golf courses and restaurants, and the variety of food that is available at the hawker centers is quite amazing. Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indonesian food is most popularly sold at the hawker centers.
Commuting around Malaysia can be done by taxi, intercity buses and there is a train link which runs through the length of Malaysia all the way down to Singapore and up north into Thailand. Accommodation anywhere in Malaysia is easy to find, and all the international hotel chains have their hotels in the major cities and seaside resorts of Malaysia.
The weather in Malaysia is hot and tropical most of the year round. But all the shopping centers, hotels, and restaurants are air conditioned. A visit to Malaysia is an experience that remains ingrained on the mind as it turns out to be different than what was expected.
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