Malaysia Travel Guide 2019

Malaysia is a country with a very rich cultural connotation and heritage, and it is also a country with a typical hot climate. Malaysia’s customs and customs are very curious, and it is a good country for tourism. I will share it with you below. Here is my experience of going to Malaysia for the first time. Here is a detailed guide to share with you.

Tips to note when traveling:

1. Pay attention to Malay religious festivals, Ramadan, etc. to prevent the closure of tourist attractions, etc., which will affect your travel.

2. Malay people drive on the left, with the steering wheel on the right. Pay attention to passing vehicles.

3. There are many Malay Muslims, so be careful not to talk about pork or eat pork in front of the locals.

4. Malays are prohibited from drinking alcohol, and they also taboo to print animal or human images on items. Mosques are places where Muslims hold religious ceremonies. When open to the public, women are required to wear robes and headscarves.

5. Malay men generally do not take the initiative to shake hands with women unless she takes the initiative to shake hands; the left hand is considered dirty by the Malays, so the right hand should be used when receiving or handing items; avoid pointing with the index finger. .

6. Malay still requires an advance visa for China, and there is no visa on arrival. But there is a convenient and fast electronic signature.

This issue specially compiles and recommends the most comprehensive guide to Malaysia for your reference

Malaysian attractions 1. Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

Lumpur , referred to as "Klang City" or "KL", is the capital and largest city of Malaysia, with the largest and most densely populated Malay population. Together with Singapore, it is regarded as the two major centers of Southeast Asian diplomacy.

The must-see in Malaysia is of course the Petronas Twin Towers (Petronas Twin)

Towers: two skyscrapers located in the center of Kuala Lumpur and the second tallest building in Malaysia. The Petronas Twin Towers and the neighboring Kuala Lumpur Tower are both well-known landmarks and symbols of Kuala Lumpur. 2. Malacca City

Malacca City, a small town with a rich Malay style, was included in the World Cultural Heritage List by the United Nations in 2008.

The main urban area of ??Malacca is not large, but hundreds of years of trade exchanges and multinational colonial history have integrated into Malacca’s rich and colorful landscape, tropical climate and marine geographical environment, carving out Malacca’s unique cultural features .

The Stadhuys Square, Malacca River, Santiago Castle, St. Paul's Church, etc. are all famous local attractions. Lingering in such a leisurely town and tasting local food is the best way to travel for leisure. 3. Langkawi

Langkawi, in ancient Malay, "Lang" means eagle, "Kawi" means reddish brown, and Langkawi means "reddish brown eagle". At Kuah Pier,

you can see the eagle statue with spread wings from a distance. It is the representative building of Langkawi.

Langkawi is one of the most desirable scenic spots in Southeast Asia. Its clear turquoise waters and long, gentle beaches form a paradise-like seaside resort. 4. Dahan National Park

Taman National Park, Malay: Taman

Negara, which means "National Park", is located in Peninsular Malaysia. When it was established, it was named " George V National Park". Covering an area of ??4,343 square kilometers, it has the oldest tropical rainforest in the world.

The tropical rainforest in the park has a history of 130 million years. It was formed around the Cretaceous period and is older than the Congo and Amazon rainforests. Therefore, it is quite rich in biodiversity.

Taman Hill is the highest peak in West Malaysia. There are also many rare animals in the park, such as Malayan tigers, crab-eating monkeys, Sumatran rhinoceros, Indian bison and Asian elephants.

Note: All visitors to Taman Negara National Park must obtain a permit from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. 5. Penang

Penang is one of the thirteen federal states in Malaysia, located on the northwest side of the Malayan Peninsula. Known as the Oriental Garden, it is also known as a gourmet paradise.

The capital, George Town, is the second largest metropolitan area in Malaysia and is listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. There are many murals scattered on the streets of George Town, which is one of the reasons that attract many people to travel to Penang.

Most of these murals were street paintings created by Ernas, a 25-year-old Lithuanian artist, for the Georgetown Festival. Later, more painters participated.

Overall, Penang is a laid-back and comfortable old city. 6. Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

It is the first marine national park in Malaysia. Located on the west coast of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 15 to 20 minutes by flight from Kota Kinabalu. It consists of Gaya Island, Sabi Island, Mamutik Island, Manukan Island and Sulo Island.

The scenic area has beautiful beaches, clear water, rare amphibians and various marine life. Most of the islands have underwater walking, diving, motorboating, flying fish and other water entertainment projects.

Sabi Island is small and has the best water quality.

Manukan Island is larger and has many recreational activities, but the water quality is average. Suluo Island was developed the latest and has the best preserved natural environment. Tourists can camp there.

There are very few restaurants on the island, so it is recommended to bring some dry food and mineral water. Pay attention to sun protection; it is recommended to bring your own diving equipment; there is a fee for beach loungers. Accommodation is only available on the two larger islands, Gaya Island and Manukan Island, but the accommodation prices are relatively expensive and are not recommended. 7. Pangkor Island

Pangkor Island is a small island that can be visited in one day.

This is a quiet and comfortable island. Most of the tourists are European, American and Middle Eastern tourists. There are no noisy recreational facilities on the beach, but you can enjoy the tranquility brought by nature. As the earliest beach resort in Malaysia, Pangkor still maintains its original beauty and has become a paradise that tourists dream of.

The island also offers the ultimate in luxury. If you want to splurge, you can stay in Pavarotti's grand suite. The tenor sang at the resort's opening in 1994 and called the island a paradise.

Other celebrities who have stopped here include Michael Schumacher, Eric Cantona and Michelle Yeoh.

The hornbill is a common ruler on Pangkor Island. 8. Redang Island

Redang Island is a Malaysian island located in the South China Sea. Redang Island is famous for its Turtle Island and Marine Park. There are more than 500 kinds of colorful coral reefs growing on the seabed here, attracting diving enthusiasts from all over the world for diving and underwater photography.

Redang Island Marine Ecological Park is not an island, but includes seven islands in the sea. No matter which island you are here, you can see white sand beaches and clear blue water. On the water surface, you can also see colorful fish and various gorgeous corals. 9. Semporna

Semporna was originally just a small fishing village in Malaysia. It can’t even be found on the map. Now it has gradually developed into a famous underwater world tourism center. Semporna literally means perfect in Bajau and Malay languages.

The most worth seeing here is the Semporna Bayao people, a maritime ethnic minority. They live on the sea all year round and are exiled aborigines. Since they were prohibited from setting foot on land for a long time, they chose to live in the vast ocean, building houses on shallow coral reefs and making the sea their home. They are the only remaining marine nomads in the world and are called sea gypsies.

Malaysian Food

Malaysian food has always attracted world-class gourmets, whether it is snacks from roadside stalls or delicious food in restaurants, they are all irresistible. Nasi lemak, charcoal grilled bread, curry chicken rice, laksa noodles, beef satay, or the charming Nyonya desserts all leave the stomach of those who have been to Malaysia.