Malaysian Destinations

Malaysian Destinations

Malaysia, a great place delicious food, tropical weather, amazing sightseeing views in and out of the city. There is a lot of things you can do here. It is also a great place to visit if you decide to also go to Singapore as it is a neighbouring country.


Petronas Tower
Imaged taken from: http://www.gokl.my/petronas-twin-towers/ 
The Pentronas Towers are one of Malaysia's most iconic symbols. Located at the capital city Kuala Lumpur, this amazing skyscraper should not be missed out during your trip to Malaysia. It is one of the worlds tallest towers. You can take a lift to the top to enjoy a magnificent view of the whole city. There is also a bridge between the towers for convenience. Enjoy the beautiful lights shining from the Petronas Twin Towers at night time.
Batu Caves
Image taken from: http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/attractions/batu-caves.htm

Batu Caves is a limestone hill and caves which also serve as a Hindu Shrine. It is located at Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. There are many beautiful caves and the world's tallest statue - the Hindu Diety named Murugan, god of war. This impressive statue is made out of "1550 cubic metres of concrete, 250 tonnes of steel bars and 300 litres of gold paint brought in from neighbouring Thailand", according to Wikipedia. To get to the biggest caves, you have to climb 272 steps! You can also enjoy rock climbing, as there are around 160 climbing routes to choose from. 

Sunway Lagoon
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Located at Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Sunway Lagoon is Malaysia's water themepark. Cool off from the hot, humid heat and have fun with your friends and family here. There are many waterslides, and rides to go on. Go to the website at https://sunwaylagoon.com/ to find more information on the pricing, accommodation, and how to travel there. 

Genting  Highlands
Image taken from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genting_Highlands
Genting Highlands, otherwise known as Resorts World Genting, is located at Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia. There a numerous resorts and hotels located here, around 1,700m above the ground!
You can get there by car, public transport or by cable car! You can ride on the world's fastest and Asia's most longest gondola lift (3.3km) called the "Genting Skyway". Only 1 hour away by car from Kuala Lumpur, this resort hill is a place that is not to be missed when you plan a trip to Malaysia, being a popular tourist destination as well as being convenient and close to the capital city. Perfect for families and adventure seekers, Genting Highlands is a great place to go to cool off as well as have lots of fun!.

Overall, Malaysia is a great country to visit for both thrill seekers and those looking for a relaxing holiday or those in between. There is always something for everyone.

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Author: Rachael Ong

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