Malaysia sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
Currently, Malaysia has become a famous destination for the so called eco-tourism. Tourists are offered to attend excursions in famous nature reserves, try to climb up the mountains, enjoy a boat ride or try rafting. Naturally, the majority of attractions in Malaysia are connected with national reserves and beautiful local nature in general.
Malaysia is one of the best places for people who want to spend their holidays in a bright and exotic way. You can view both historical and natural …
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Malaysia offers a variety of leisure activities for fans of active holidays. This is rafting, waterfall descent, hiking in the rainforest, cycling on …
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History and Entertainment
The first constant settlements on the territory of Malaysia were formed by settlers from the southern part of modern China in the 3rd century BC. In the first years AD, there were several independent countries on the shores of the Malacca Straits. Srivijaya was one of the most powerful countries at that time. They all were traders, so the Malacca Straits was an important trading point crossing the routes from India and China. Srivijaya was the most powerful country until the 11th century and covered the significant part of present Malaysia.
1. Traveling in a rented car is a safe, convenient, and inexpensive way to get acquainted with the country. World-famous car rental companies are …
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The Sultanate officially became a Portuguese colony in 1511 and was conquered by the Netherlands in 1641. In the second half of the 19th century, Malaya was under Great Britain. In the period of the Second World War, it was occupied by Japan for several years. When it broke free from occupants in 1946, the Malay Union was established. Malaysia gained complete independence in 1957.
Malaysia is a beautiful country with tasty food and amazing people. This is not only a great place for newlyweds and nightlife fans but also a country …
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The unique Malay cuisine attracts gourmets from all parts of the world. It is a combination of Indian and Chinese food traditions. The active use of spices is typical for the local cuisine. The foundation of the Malay cuisine is noodles, rice, beef and different seafood. The Malays are big fans of coffee and tea. The typical national specialty is a chocolate drink called milo.
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National and city parks of Malaysia
♥ National Park 'Batang Ai' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Bukit Tiban' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Endau Rompin' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Endau Rompin (Johor)' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Fairy Caves' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Batang Ai' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Bukit Tiban' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Endau Rompin' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Endau Rompin (Johor)' . On the map Photos
♥ National Park 'Fairy Caves' . On the map Photos
Palaces in Malaysia
♥ Palace 'Istana Badariah' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Istana Balai Besar' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Istana Bandar' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Istana Batu' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Istana Besar' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Istana Badariah' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Istana Balai Besar' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Istana Bandar' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Istana Batu' . On the map Photos
♥ Palace 'Istana Besar' . On the map Photos
Famous and uniques places in Malaysia from our review series
Tower in Telyuk Intan
From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
You can see an unusual inclined tower in the Malaysian city of Teluk Intan. It has become a popular tourist destination in recent years. The tower is 25.5 meters high. It was originally built as a water tower and a clock tower. It leaned heavily a few years after construction was completed. Therefore, it is not used for its intended purpose today. Many travelers note that the Teluk Intan tower looks very similar to the famous leaning tower of Pisa.
You can assume that it is eight stories high when viewed externally. But the inner space of the tower is divided into only three floors. The tower was completed in 1885. It was planned to store water for locals in it. They could use this water in times of drought. The tower has survived many difficult historical periods despite obvious … Read all
You can assume that it is eight stories high when viewed externally. But the inner space of the tower is divided into only three floors. The tower was completed in 1885. It was planned to store water for locals in it. They could use this water in times of drought. The tower has survived many difficult historical periods despite obvious … Read all
Masjid Zahir
From the series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”
In Kedah, Malaysia has placed an outstanding and unusual Zahir Mosque. It adores people with one its façade. The stone walls of the mosque are beige and the cupolas are the rich black. This combination is quite rare among modern mosques. The mosque has a rich historical past. It was built in 1912 and placed on the territory of more than 11,5 thousand square meters. The main decoration of the building is five huge black cupolas that symbolize the main principles of Islam.
The prayer hall area is 350 square meters. It is surrounded with marvellous verandas with attics. The mosque is situated in a significant historical place, earlier there was a burial ground where the warriors of Kedah were buried. They died protecting their own city form the aggressors the Siamese in 1821.
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The prayer hall area is 350 square meters. It is surrounded with marvellous verandas with attics. The mosque is situated in a significant historical place, earlier there was a burial ground where the warriors of Kedah were buried. They died protecting their own city form the aggressors the Siamese in 1821.
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Bakun Dam
From the series “The Most Impressive Dams on Earth”
Bakun Dam has placed on the Balui River. This Malaysian dam is known all over the world, it adores with its tremendous size. Its height is 205 meters, length – 750 meters. The dam has been built for 15 years, the building was finished in 2011. The dam was built in order to power the area with electricity. Today Bakun Dam provide with electricity different parts of the country, such as Eastern Malaysia.
The building of dam caused a lot of arguments and misunderstandings. Some researchers suppose that this dam inflict irreparable damages on unique nature of the region. When the dam was built, about 700 square meters of rainforests were flooded. These tropical forests had a lot of endemic plants. Not only nature suffered heavy losses but also people. 9 000 people have to leave their … Read all
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The building of dam caused a lot of arguments and misunderstandings. Some researchers suppose that this dam inflict irreparable damages on unique nature of the region. When the dam was built, about 700 square meters of rainforests were flooded. These tropical forests had a lot of endemic plants. Not only nature suffered heavy losses but also people. 9 000 people have to leave their … Read all
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