Places to Visit During Your Holidays in Malaysia

Every year, Malaysia is welcoming million of tourist from all over the world. Many are attracted to the diversified culture and landscape, that are unique to the visiting tourists. They stay at different places, some prefered to stay in self -catered accomodation and others may prefer the traditional hotels. There are some stunning holiday villas with swimming pools in the coastal regions of Malaysia. It is also possible to rent self catering holiday apartments in some of the bigger cities.

The name Malaysia itself suggests that the country is a minuscule of the large Asia. Truly Asia is not wrong in any aspect when we refer to Malaysia. The diversity of culture and the various tourist destinations make Malaysia a unique travel experience. This is a country full of tropical islands, hill stations in Gentry and Cameron Highlands, tropical rain forests, pristine pure beaches and not to forget the city of Kuala Lumpur.

Kelantan has a very long history, records of Kelantan dates back to 8000 to 3000 B.C. This state was ruled by many different countries and till 1941 was under the Japanese rule. In 1963 Kelantan became a part of Malaysia. Kelantan is well linked by road and rail. There are flights, which link Kelantan to Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Tourist attractions in Kelantan are Kota Bahru, which is its capital city. It is a bustling town famous for its culture and crafts. Jahan Mahmud has a cultural centre, which is the living heritage of Kelantan. The Royal Museum is called Istana Batu and was built during the reign of Sultan Ismail. It has a wide range of silverware, furniture and bedroom items on the display. The war museum in Kelantan dates back to 1912 and has many Japanese memorabilia and documents on display. The best time to visit Kelantan is February to May. The July Festival also attracts many tourists.

Malacca the seaside city is 147 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. The culture here is a mix of Portuguese and Chinese. History says that Malacca was a strategic midway point that provided the link between China and India. It has therefore developed into an international commerce hub. The best time to visit Malaysia is from January to February. Malacca is well connected by road and rail. The airport is situated 9.5 kilometres north at Batu Berendam.

Penang is a small beautiful island state of Malaysia. It is a very popular holiday destination with tourists attracted to its golden beaches, delicious cuisine and warm seas. There are many places to visit in Penang namely Georgetown City, Clock Tower, First Cornwallis, Kromtan Tower, Wat Chayamangakaram Temple, Kek Lok Si, Snake Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Penang Hill, Khoo Kongri, and Penang Bridge. There are some luxurious holiday villas in Penang right next to the sea.

Sarawak the largest state in Malaysia is the land of the fabled white elephants. It is also the home of hornbills and orangutan and hornbill. Sarawak has a diverse ecosystem found nowhere else in the world and it attracts many tourists to see this ecosystem. There are many national parks which are very popular with tourists. Many tourists visit Musuem, Sunday Open Market, Kuching, Skrang River Safaru, Pepper Plantations, Cultural Village, Santuborg Fishing Village and the famous caves.

Malaysia is a beautiful country to visit on your holidays and you are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome from its people. It has some fabulous holiday home accommodation available to rent from their owners. It is said that some of the best holiday villas in the world are in Malaysia.

Malaysia is a beautiful country to visit on your holidays and you are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome from its people. It has some fabulous holiday rental accommodation available to book on the internet. It is said that some of the best villa holidays in the world are in located in Malaysia.

Holiday Destinations in Malaysia

Are you planning to visit countries in South East Asia?. Then, you may include the trip to Malaysia as one of your agenda. It is a beautiful country for demanding tourists. It had a large selection of uncrowded nice beaches for you to enjoy the early tropical sun. You may come and visit our parks and animals sanctuaries. If you want to experience the life in tropical jungles, we had the forest parks. The towns have the flittering sky-scrappers, full of malls. The gardens are filled with exotic plants and well maintained. The children, or even adults can enjoy a day in theme park or water parks which are spotted around the country. Malaysia had beautiful islands, the like of Penang, with has both the modern man-made attraction and the natural cooling forests. We also have the quiet and remote islands like Tioman, and the large portion of the land is still untouched by human.

Tourists can come to Malaysia in any time of the year, except for the monsoon season in Nov to January. Even that is only limiting to areas in the east coast of the peninsular.

You are welcomed to a vacation in Malaysia to visit the fantastic destinations of the country. Some of the destinations are listed below.

Kuala Lumpur
It is gateway to Malaysia and becomes a natural place to start your adventure. A city situated about 45 minutes from the Airport. You can see the blend of the different cultures thriving in Kuala Lumpur. Walk the street and see the China Town, the little Indian and the metropolis. The other attractions are the historic Petronas towers twin - one of the tallest building in the world holds the attention of tourists the most in Kuala Lumpur.

Geogetown
Georgetown, located in the island of Panang, in the southwest coast of the Malaysia peninsula is one of the oldest British colony in the country. With overvalued by the rich culture and tradtion thus the dynamism and the aura of your visit to Georgetown Chinese culture you will be back at the time a little 1950s. There are many enchanting attractions in the city between the what market vegetables, Chinese houses, ceremonies of temple, cyclo-pousses, mahjong games and various other draws will never fail to impress heart you.

Cameron Highlands
One of the earliest highland holiday destination developed by the English to remind them of the cooler country of England. Situated about 3 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, it has a number of hill stations, and the largest highland tea plantation in Malaysia. Natural expressions are here in the form of falling water, bushes of tea well organized, the green meadows with flowering of wild flowers, beautiful gardens, etc. with Malaysia, giving him a blow of celestial eye. Tourists will certainly get spell bind with the stunning beauty of the place.

Beside the examples given above, there are many more tourist attractions of your choice. There are many tour destinations that can be booked in advance. Make the reservation on the destination of your choice and enjoy holiday in Asia and the experience of the real charm and beauty of truly of Asia. You will certainly cherish every moment carefully here for times of life. That if granted...No other destination in Asia can be the beauty of the Malaysia.

Penang in Malaysia, cycling in Penang, Pearl of the Orient.

Living in Northern Malaysia, it cannot avoid going to Penang. I was on and cycling to tens of Penang of time now. Sometimes local Malaysian look surprised when they intend to do. It is in fact just not difficult. But it is a pleasure? Well, depending on where you come, it is good to do so.

Cycling in Penang to Pulau Pangkor

Pulau Pangkor is located approximately 190 km south of Penang. For most of the people of 190 km is too to cycle in a single day. The good news is that there are a few cities between Pangkor and Penang, where you will find hotels.

Leaving Pangkor, Sitiawan, where I live is close, there are two roads north to Taiping. One follows the road to Ayer Tawar, then Bruas, the second, much preferred by local people who drive a car, goes along the coast Pantai released, 35 from Pangkor, here a very nice and clean hotel. If you decide to take the road, there are a few small hills on the road. Turtle station near Segari reproduction is worth a stop.
A few kilometres after Pantai Remis, you can leave this road sometimes very occupied with the junction in Bruas. This road runs for approximately 10 km. In the end, you come to a T intersection, you follow direction Trong and Taiping, 30 km more later on. It also leads you to Trong and Taiping.

Taiping is a really neat city. Taiping zoo must visit, I think. The parameter in the hills and the manner in which the zoo has organized their animals is well done and it will give you a good day. The nearby hills of Maxwell and the Lake Gardens are beautiful. After Taiping, you can cycle North, then Highway number 1. However, do you some more beautiful roads. Follow the direction to Kamunting, then to Gerik. You will follow the hills on your right. It is a simple and pleasant ride. After about 15 km, you will follow the direction at Bagan Serai. This road is very quiet and scams through the hills but is never busy.

At the junction of Highway 1, you can directly to Kuala Gula and Kuala Kurau. It passes through flat land and plantations. Kuala Kurau is 20 km away.

In Kuala Kurau you do not have the choice, you need to go to international parity, there's hotels in the city and follow Highway 1 in Penang. This is not a pleasant bicycle path. It is a road busy with many cars and trucks, and many small towns before it comes to the junction at Bukit Mertajam.
From there, you follow the highway. Be careful, cars and trucks are used for motorcycles here, it is not unable to cycle here, but certainly not a pleasure. Since the bridge, it is 9 km to the Butterworth ferry.

Cycling in China, near Guilin Yangshuo

This route is less traveled by tourists, but it is worth to do. A cyclist myself, I have this road a few times up and down, so to say. If you've already seen Langkawi and want to go to Thailand in a different way, this is a great opportunity.

I don't know how to cycle in Betong, you can read here. Betong is the Thai border town in southern Thailand. The city is small and little used by foreigners, but many Malays of Penang and other areas to the North West Malaysia come here regularly to make purchases.

The border is 7 km from the city centre. A cyclist must know that the Betong highway goes up, never abrupt. The border is easy and fast. After the border, you simply follow the direction of Butterworth, the city of continent from Georgetown, Penang. Pengkalan Hulu may be your first stop, there are only 7 km from the border and the banks and hotels.

The next town will be bullets following Pengkalan Hulu. As Pengkalan Hulu is hotels too and is a pleasant stay on the day the day. The city is surrounded by hills, and there are some great walks to do in the surrounding. In fact, it is a tourist area much neglected but worth a visit.

You will find a few more serious climbing on the way to bullets. Although the road is not very high there are a few pieces short but steep. But as it usually goes, what happens, must descend too.
After the bullets, the road will continue to be quiet for many kilometres. In fact, a few kilometres before of Kulim, it will be quiet if the road looks like a major highway. After Kulim, it will be more busy, but there is a way of motorcycle you will be safe. The part on the highway of Kulim in Penang is not pleasant or beautiful. Alternatively, you can go to Kulim and follow the instructions in Butterworth on old roads, especially after the occupied towns. But it is too much, not really attractive. The two roads are occupied by trucks, buses and cars.

The more you come to Penang, it is the road and less there busiest see. Cycling in Penang of Betong is about 100 km.

Cycling in Northern Penang

Cycling in Northern Penang is not recommended because it follows mainly large busy roads and there is not much to hold your breath. A more beautiful option is to take the boat from Penang to Langkawi, then a boat to Satun.

Junction of Bukit Mertajam Butterworth ferry

Enter Butterworth is not a pleasant experience. There is a nice road in but it is difficult to find, and even locals know it as it follows the small roads where cars cannot come. If you want to use this route, please email me.

Cycling in Penang is not for everyone

Cycling in Penang with Johan, near Pantai Remis

It is in Penang cycling not for everyone. It is a statement that I hear every time in some time. I disagree. Why it would be easier for me than for you? A good example of cycling in Penang is absolute as possible for all the world is my journey with Johan, a boy of 9 years of Penang. Johan and I cycled the distance of Pangkor in Penang in 4 days, no problem. Johan has cycling on a bicycle with no gears. If it can cycle this distance, everybody can do.

Peter van der Lans is a Dutchman who lives these days in Malaysia Sitiawan. After years of travel, he cycled from Holland in Malaysia, remained a month in the Middle East, a year in the Indian subcontinent and 2 years in China more than a year at the United Kingdom, it has itself established in Malaysia.

Sitiawan is the ideal place to write a website on pulau pangkor. Later, he wrote www.bicycle-adventures.com, a current project on his trips on bicycles. A third-party Web site: www.yangshuo-travel-guide.com it recently to build. Over the years in China, he lived in Yangshuo and he thinks that he can tell the story on this beautiful small town in China.