What are the attractions in Malaysia?

Malaysian attractions introduction article author: China Tea 2006-02-10 Comments on Sabah | Return

1. Kuala Lumpur (KUALA LUMPUR)

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia , located at the confluence of the Klang River and the Gombak River, with an area of ??243 square kilometers and a population of about 1.5 million. It is 408 kilometers from Penang to the north, 395 kilometers from Singapore to the south, and 43 kilometers from Port Klang to the west. It is generally believed that Kuala Lumpur was opened in 1857 by Chinese laborers led by Chinese Ye Ya Lai (Ye Delai). Tin ore was discovered here in the second half of the 19th century, and Kuala Lumpur rose rapidly with the development of the tin mining industry. In 1880, the British colonial authorities designated Kuala Lumpur as the capital of Selangor. In February 1975, Kuala Lumpur was separated from the state of Selangor and designated as a federal territory as the capital of Malaysia.

The Malay meaning of "Kuala Lumpur" is the mouth of a low-lying, wet mud river. Since the 1970s, it has rapidly developed into a prosperous, beautiful, and clean modern city. It is the political, economic, commercial, and cultural center of Malaysia. The main attractions in the city include Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Lakeside Park, Orchid Park, and National Museum. , National Zoo, Independence Square, Thean Hou Temple, etc., attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists every year.

2. PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS

The Petronas Twin Towers are iconic buildings in Kuala Lumpur. They are located in a prime location in Kuala Lumpur and are a city within the city of Kuala Lumpur. The main part of the building complex (KLCC) (others include the Oriental Mandarin Hotel, leisure park and mosque, etc.).

The tower was designed by American architect Caesar Perry. It is 451.9 meters high and has 88 floors. It is one of the tallest buildings in the world. The 41st and 42nd floors are connected by a sky bridge 58.4 meters long and 170 meters above the ground. The building body uses the world's most advanced building materials, and the surface materials are aluminum alloy, stainless steel and tempered glass. The interior design uses geometric patterns commonly used in Islamic architecture. Construction started in December 1993. The two towers were constructed by Korean and Japanese construction companies respectively. They were completed in 1996 at a total cost of approximately US$1.2 billion. In 1999, Prime Minister Mahathir presided over the topping out and opening ceremony of the Petronas Twin Towers.

Tower 1 is the headquarters office building of Petronas, and Tower 2 is an office building for external leasing. The central air-conditioning system in the tower is driven by natural gas as energy and is equipped with a complete fire protection system. At the base of the tower, there are facilities such as a comprehensive shopping mall, symphony concert hall, gallery, and Petronas Science Museum. The annual repair and maintenance cost of the Petronas Twin Towers is as high as 40 million Malaysian ringgit.

3. New Administrative Center (PUTRA JAYA)

In August 1996, Prime Minister Mahathir proposed to build Putrajaya into the administrative center of Malaysia and Singapore. It is located between Kuala Lumpur City and Kuala Lumpur International Airport, about 40 kilometers apart. The entire Putrajaya area is vast, with undulating mountains and forests, and is majestic. 70% of it is green area, with red flowers and green leaves, and the environment is quiet and pleasant. All buildings are built along the natural mountain terrain. The Putrajaya Highway is wide, with 12 lanes running back and forth between Sichuan and Sichuan at its widest point, and the lampposts along each section of the highway have different designs. As the Prime Minister's Office was first completed and moved into office in June 1999, the Deputy Prime Minister's Office and many government departments also moved in one after another. After years of construction, the new administrative center has now become a large-scale modern emerging city. The residential area, commercial area, cultural, leisure facilities and transportation system have been basically equipped, and it has become a new tourist attraction in Malaysia. The Prime Minister's Office, the Prime Minister's Official Residence and the Putra Mosque (which can accommodate 10,000 people praying at the same time) in Putrajaya are magnificent and spectacular.

4. Malacca

The state of Malacca is located at the southwest end of the Malay Peninsula, on the Strait of Malacca, 147 kilometers away from Kuala Lumpur and 245 kilometers away from Singapore, with a total area of ??1,650 square kilometers. The population is about 600,000. Malacca City is the capital and one of the main ports in Malaysia.

Malacca is the oldest city in Malaysia. Founded in 1403, it was once the capital of the Kingdom of Malacca. It was also the hub of East-West trade and the center of the spread of Islam. It was occupied by the Portuguese in 1511, fell into the hands of the Dutch in 1641, was invaded by the British in 1786, and was ruled by the Dutch again. In 1824, Britain and the Netherlands signed a contract, agreeing that Britain would exercise permanent jurisdiction over Malacca and become the British Straits Settlements. Joined Malaysia after World War II.

Malacca has historically had close ties with China. The political and trade relations between the Ming Dynasty and the Manchurian Kingdom developed greatly. In 1405, Parameswara, the Sultan of Malacca, led 500 followers and took the Yin Qing envoy's ship to China to meet the emperor. Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty conferred the title of King of Manraka on Paramesura, presented him with an imperial edict and a seal, and at the request of Paramesura he engraved a stone tablet for the country. The monument was brought to Malacca by ship in 1409 by Zheng He and erected on Mount Sanbao (the whereabouts of the monument are now unknown). Zheng He made seven voyages to the West and stayed in Malacca five times. From 1411 to 1433, Parameswara and his descendants visited China many times.

According to Malay Chronicles, the Ming Dynasty emperor married Princess Hanlibao to Sultan MANSOR SHAH (1458-1477) and sent 500 maids to follow the princess to settle on a mountain called DEN CHINA, which means Chinese district. This is where BUKIT CINA comes from. Because Zheng He stopped here many times, the Chinese called it Sanbao Mountain.

Agriculture and commerce are the traditional industries of Malacca. In recent years, the government has attached great importance to the development of tourism and industry. There is a deep-water wharf on the 13-kilometer beachfront in the northwest suburbs of the city. Suburban Mount Asahan is the birthplace of Malaysia's rubber plantation industry. Malacca is also famous for its handicrafts.

5. THE STADTHUYS and Church in Malacca

The Stadthuys was built between 1641 and 1660 and is the oldest building left by the Dutch colonists in the Far East. things. The Red House was built by the then Dutch colonial government with red bricks shipped from the Netherlands. Its original name was STADTHUYS, which means Governor's Palace, and it is commonly known as the "Red House". It has always been the administrative center of the colonists. Starting in 1987, the Malacca State Government transformed the Red House from an administrative center into a historical exhibition hall of past state dynasties. It is now a museum of history and humanity. The Catholic Church next to the Red House was built in 1753. It is a typical building of the Dutch colonial period and is also built of red bricks. The church has handmade benches, brass Bibles and "Last Supper" images painted on glazed tiles.

6. ST. PAUL'S HILL, Malacca

St. Paul's Hill is also known as "Malacca Flag-raising Hill" because St. Francis of Assisi built St. Paul's Church School on this hill in 1548. St. Paul's Hill and St. Paul's Church are named after this. Priest Francis then went to China and Japan to preach. He died of illness in China in 1552. The following year, his remains were transferred to Malacca and buried in St. Paul's Church. St. Paul's Church is said to be the oldest church in the Far East. In the early 17th century, Portugal and the Netherlands competed for Malacca, and the buildings on the mountain were destroyed by the war. Climb St. Paul's Hill to view the Strait of Malacca.

7. THE BABA NYONYA HERITAGE MUSEUM, Malacca

Since the Ming Dynasty, Chinese began to immigrate to Malacca. Since there were very few women among the Chinese immigrants at the time, Chinese men were forced to intermarry with locals. "Baba" and "Nonya" are the male and female offspring born after intermarriage between Chinese and local women in Malacca. They are still very Chinese in psychology and tradition, and their language is Malay dialect mixed with Chinese vocabulary. The architectural style of its houses is very particular about carving. This museum is a private museum surnamed Zeng, which comprehensively displays his daily life at that time.

8. PROCLAMATION OF INDEPENDENCE MEMORIAL

Built in 1912, formerly known as the Malacca Club, it mainly displays the independence struggle period of Malaysia (then "Malaya") precious cultural relics. Malaysia's first Prime Minister Rahman announced the independence of Malaya "MERDEKA" from the balcony of this building.

Sabah

Sabah, the paradise of Borneo, has a simple and honest life and a prosperous and progressive economy. For tourists who revere nature, this is the most exciting stop on their trip to Malaysia.

Sabah is a place that can satisfy almost every tourist. If you like adventure and excitement, you can trek into primeval forests, explore caves, cross rivers on rafts, and get a glimpse of the daily life of "proboscis monkeys", or go fishing in the deep sea, or dive to watch colorful marine life; if you like to challenge yourself, you can climb Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Southeast Asia, accepts the test of cold; if you love the local customs, you can visit the tribal longhouse and experience the authentic "Doumo" market trading experience; if you cherish life, you can visit the world In the largest forest reserve, you can have close contact with the Bornean Forest Orangutan, and enjoy the world's largest flower - the Lafayette flower. If you advocate sports, you can enjoy windsurfing, water skiing, yachting or playing tennis or golf...

The unique and perfect features of Sabah are very desirable.

Sarawak

If you want to ride a bicycle on the forest trails, witness the free life of apes in the original tropical rainforest, and go deep into the hut life of the aborigines, you want to participate For a river adventure trip, come to Sarawak!

Sarawak is a state in the northwest of the Malaysian island of Borneo. This piece of land is full of magical colors. Its main landscape is tropical rainforest, and at the same time, the cities in the state are very prosperous. Kuching is the capital of Sarawak. Generally, when traveling to Sarawak, you first arrive in Kuching.

The residents of Sarawak are mainly composed of Ibans, Malays and Chinese. Since there are a large number of ethnic Chinese living in the city, the Chinese language is spoken more frequently, and it is very convenient for tourists from the Chinese speaking circle to travel here.

Tioman Island

Tioman Island (Pulan Tioman) is located 60 kilometers off the southeast coast of the Malay Peninsula and consists of 64 small volcanic islands.

Regarding the origin of Tioman Island, there is a long-standing local myth and legend. It is said that a long time ago, the three princesses of the Dragon King fled across the South China Sea to escape from marriage. When they passed by here, they were attracted by the charming scenery here. The trip was interrupted and transformed into Tioman Island. The two peaks of Mount Simuku and Mount Xiwei on the island are her body, and the clouds around the mountains are her breath.

There are 8 small fishing villages on Diaoman Island, and most of the villagers make a living by fishing and growing rubber. There is a small wooden house on the island with a roof made of coconut leaves called "Ada". Although this kind of hut is simple, it is very cool. The main buildings on the island are hotels, ranging from the luxurious Royal Hotel to affordable holiday villas. And most of the hotels are "Minangkabau" style buildings. Minangkabau is the name of the ethnic minority in South Sumatra, Indonesia. The building is shaped like a geometric swallowtail with carved brackets and is mainly brown in color.

When traveling to Tioman Island, it is a great pleasure to climb mountains and enjoy the sea view. A rail-mounted cable car is available for mountain climbing. There are two routes for hiking: one is "Mountain Adventure" and the other is "Jungle Adventure". In addition, you can also take a speedboat to do a round-the-island parade.

The coast of Tioman Island is winding and winding, with jagged rocks, clean and soft golden sandy beaches, and clear and tranquil water. But the most attractive part of Tioman Island is the colorful underwater world of tropical fish. Apart from the main island, the best place to see the underwater world is the coral island. There are white coral beaches, tall and emerald coconut trees, crystal clear water, colorful corals and countless beautiful fish swimming in the offshore. When tourists stand in the water, tropical fish shuttle between their feet and collide with the human body, adding a lot of interest. Tioman Island has an underwater world of tropical fish, which is the main reason why it is listed as one of the top ten beautiful islands in the world

Redang Island

Redang Island Marine Park consists of several large and small islands. With the purpose of marine environmental protection, marine resources = continuation, growth and sustainable utilization of species, it is located in the South China Sea 50 kilometers off the coast of Terengganu, the coast of the Malay Peninsula. [HEART OFHE OCEAN] is the nickname given to it by European, American, Japanese tourists and diving enthusiasts. It is like a dazzling sapphire left by God in the world, which has not been polluted or destroyed by the swarms of tourists and is waiting to be seen. Your timely discovery and appreciation. Crystal Beach: In the north of the island, in a heart-shaped recessed bay, it is exclusively for hotel guests. It is 250 meters long. The beach is pure and soft. Even in the middle of the day, you can walk barefoot without feeling hot.

The periphery of Redang Island has the clearest seawater in Malaysia. If there is enough sunlight, the water transparency will reach a depth of 35 feet. Redang Island has 22 excellent diving sites and 13 snorkeling sites, all of which attract divers. In the waters, you can see a large number of brightly colored corals, as well as a variety of beautiful and lovely tropical fish and a variety of sea creatures. Types include: red cockscomb coral, fire tree coral, sea anemone, snake coral, sea fan, sparrow eagle, Bangladesh puffer fish and other 3,000 kinds of fish, and thousands of various shells.

Facing the South China Sea, Terengganu is a charming holiday destination. The long coastline is full of fine white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. It is no wonder that this coastal paradise is famous for surfing, water sports, fishing, boat building and other activities. The offshore islands are a paradise for travelers who love sunshine, diving, or even those who just want to relax. Redang Island, Pamukkale Island, Perhentian Island and Dentiao Island will definitely allow you to enjoy the fun of isolation, especially in the heat wave. The island's rich coral reefs and colorful underwater world make it even more enjoyable and unforgettable.

Redang Island, which consists of seven large and small islands off the coast of Terengganu, has been classified as a marine park by the government. Therefore, no one is allowed to fish and take away underwater corals and other organisms within the 23-kilometer territory. However, tourists and divers are welcome to go into the sea to enjoy the underwater world. The authorities also explain the types of corals and their research experience to tourists. The mysterious Redang Island is not only rich in corals, but also fresh fish, shrimps and shells, while bird's nests and turtle eggs are popular. Government regulated. In addition to diving and underwater photography, swimming, canoeing, gliding, etc. are also available. The tropical rainforest on the island is also worth exploring

Redang Island is one of the diving resorts in Asia. It has the aesthetics of a diving paradise. Even if you don’t If you know how to swim, you can also dive into the water and watch the beautiful corals and colorful fish swimming around. If you don’t want to dive, you can also sit on a boat and watch the blue fish swimming around on the sea surface. It is best to prepare it in advance It is also fun to bring a bag of biscuits on board the boat, and when you go to a place where fish are infested, throw the fish biscuits into the sea and watch the fish swim over and compete for food.

Snow-white beaches, blue waters, and unforgettable sunrise views. All these are the attractions of Redang Island. In the northern part of the island, there are bays with clear water and lush tropical rainforests, intertwining into a colorful picture.

Kuantan

Kuantan’s beaches have always been famous, and the black sand beach is a unique natural landscape on the entire east coast of the Malay Peninsula. The formation of the black sand beach is related to volcanism. In ancient times, a submarine volcano erupted, and the mud layer on the seabed was rolled out of the ground and mixed with the mud on the seashore. , forcing the lava and soil to break into pieces, and finally turned into today's endless black sand beach

The black sand beach extends north to Balok (Balok). It is an ideal place for tidal waves. In recent years, it has gradually famous and become a new tourist attraction.

The Coral Beach Resort in Barlow holds the Kuantan Annual International Windsurfing Championship every December or January, and the competition takes place in this area of ??the sea. There are also several good Malay restaurants along the Balot Coast.

Teluk Chempedak is the most popular tourist spot in Kuantan and one of the most ideal places to play in the water. There is a flat promenade on the beach. There is a seafood restaurant with a good reputation next to the promenade. There are also many Chinese seafood restaurants and a nightclub. This nightclub is the center of Kuantan nightlife. There are also many souvenir shops and handicraft shops.

There are various accommodation facilities in Telok Champurat, including the five-star Hyatt Regency Kuantan and Merlin Inn as well as a number of mid-priced hotels.

Cherating is another famous beach resort in Kuantan. There is a Club Med there, 47 kilometers north of Kuantan. In addition to accommodation facilities, there are also various representative Unique East Coast folk cultural performances, including top playing, kite flying, shadow puppetry and monkey picking coconuts.

Chilatin was originally a simple and peaceful small village. The women in the village were good at weaving grass fabrics, such as mats, hats and handbags, which were cheap and exquisite.

Distance from Celadine The four to five kilometers of Chendor Beach is famous for turtles laying eggs. Every year from August to September, many tourists come to visit during the green sea turtle laying season. This sea stall, like Rantau Abang in Terengganu State, is one of the few areas in the world that has an ecological environment for sea turtles to lay eggs, and has become a sea turtle sanctuary.

The fishing villages in Kuantan are also of great tourist value, and Beserah is one of them. Located 10 kilometers north of Kuantan, Misila is a vibrant fishing village. If you time it well, you will be able to see the fishing boats returning home, and the fishermen working together to push the fishing boats ashore, putting boxes of catches on buffalo carts and sending them to the village for sale or processing into salted fish. Salted fish is Misila’s specialty. Fishermen put all kinds of fish on the platform and expose them to the sun. The fish drying platform is a unique sight in this village and other fishing villages north of Kuantan. Misila is also the center of Kuantan Dibu and wood carving crafts. After passing the village and walking north, crossing a bridge, you will see a Dibu factory in front of you, where tourists can watch the production process of Dibu. In addition, shell processing art is also a specialty of Misila.

Another attraction in Kuantan is Hutan Lipur Sungai Pandan. Go west for about 33 kilometers from Kuantan City, pass the airport, and come to a picturesque forest reserve, which is where the Pandan River Falls area is located. The forest area is composed of eight waterfalls connected in series, the tallest one is 150 meters high. There is a five-kilometer trail next to the waterfall. There are camping and picnic areas and public health facilities in the waterfall area.

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