Introduction to Malaysia and its tourism characteristics

The Federation of Malaysia, referred to as Malaysia, is a country located in Southeast Asia. Malaysia consists of thirteen states, which are divided into two parts: one part is West Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula, which is connected with Thailand in the north, and the other part is connected with Singapore through the Johor Strait in the south. The other is East Malaysia, which is located in the north of kalimantan island and borders Indonesia in the south, while Brunei is located between Sabah and Sarawak. Malaysia is also a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

national flag

It is a horizontal rectangle with an aspect ratio of 2: 1. The main part consists of 14 red and white stripes with the same width. There is a dark blue rectangle on the upper left, with a yellow crescent and a yellow star with a 14 sharp corner. 14 red and white stripes and 14 stars symbolize Malaysia's 13 states and governments. Blue symbolizes the unity of the people and the relationship between Malaysia and the Commonwealth-the British flag is blue, yellow symbolizes the head of state, red symbolizes courage, white symbolizes purity, and the new moon symbolizes Islam, the state religion of Malaysia.

national emblem

There is a coat of arms in the middle. A yellow crescent moon and a yellow star with 14 sharp corners are painted on the coat of arms. The patterns and colors on the coat of arms symbolize the composition and administrative divisions of Malaysia. There are five sheathed daggers on the upper part of the shield, representing Johor, Kedah, Glass City, Kelantan and Terengganu respectively. The middle part of the shield is painted with four ribbons, red, black, white and yellow, representing Selangor, Pahang, Perak and Sembilan respectively. On the left side of the shield is blue and white wavy sea water, and three blue ostrich feathers are painted on the yellow ground, representing Penang. The Malacca tree on the right side of the shield represents Malacca. The left side of the lower end of the shield represents Sabah, with strong brown arms painted in the pattern, holding the Sabah flag with both hands. There is a red, black and blue bird painted on the right side of the lower end of the shield, representing Sarawak. The pattern in the middle of the lower part of the shield is the national flower of Malaysia-hibiscus flower, also known as red flower, which is called "Bunga Raya" by locals. On each side of the coat of arms stood a Malay tiger with a red tongue. The hind legs of the two tigers stepped on a gold ribbon, which read the motto "Unity is strength". There is also a crescent moon and a 14 star painted on the coat of arms. The new moon represents the state religion, and 14 stars represent the states.

national anthem

My Country (Malay: Niagaraku)

national flower

Hibiscus (also known as safflower) Bunga Raya

capital

The population of Kuala Lumpur is about 65,438+200,000. The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, which has two functions of sightseeing and communication, is 466 meters high and is one of the tallest towers in Asia, such as two silver swords soaring into the sky. Kuala Lumpur is also a microcosm of this multi-ethnic and multi-religious country. Mosques, Buddhist and Hindu temples can be seen everywhere in the city, and there are more than 20 Christian churches.

The new capital: putrajaya is located 35km south of Kuala Lumpur. The Prime Minister's Office and some government staff were relocated in June 1999, and the relocation was completed before 2005, with a population of about 7,000.

official language

Malay language

money

Ringgit

Human population

27 170000(2007) (43rd in the world). Population density: 69/km2 (97th in the world), of which Malays and other aborigines account for 66. 1%, Chinese account for 25.3%, and Indians account for 7.4%. The aborigines in Sarawak are mainly Iban people, and the Sabah people are mainly Kadashan people. Malay is the national language, English is widely used and Chinese is also widely used. Islam is the state religion, and other religions are Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and fetishism.

physical geography

It covers an area of 330,257 square kilometers. Located between Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. The whole territory is divided into East Malaysia and West Malaysia by the South China Sea. West Malaysia belongs to Malaya region, located in the south of Malay Peninsula, bordering Thailand in the north, the Straits of Malacca in the west, the South China Sea in the east, Sarawak and Sabah in the east, and located in the north of kalimantan island. Coastline minister 4 192 km. It has a tropical rainforest climate. The average annual temperature is 22℃~28℃ in inland mountainous areas and 25℃~30℃ in coastal plains.

Independence Day

1957 August 3 1

National Day

August 3 1

Important festival

There are many festivals in Malaysia, and there are about hundreds of festivals all over the country. However, there are only 10 national festivals stipulated by the government, and except for a few fixed dates, other specific dates were uniformly announced by the government in the previous year. The main festivals are: New Year's Day, Eid al-Fitr (Muslims), Spring Festival (China), Haz Festival (Muslims), Lantern Festival (Indians), May Day, Christmas Day, Vesak Day and the birthday of the current Supreme Head of State. August 3 1 is Malaysia's national day (also called independence day).

Disaster Awareness Day: 65438+February 26th (established by Malaysian government in 2005. This day was chosen as the national "Disaster Awareness Day" because Malaysia suffered many natural disasters in the past. On the day of 1996, Sabah, East Malaysia was hit by a strong tropical storm, which killed more than 100 people and destroyed many houses and properties. On February 26th, 2004, 65438, parts of Penang and other states in northern Malaysia were hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami, killing more than 60 people.

National motto

Unity is strength (Malay: Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu)

State dignitaries

The king was named Mizan Abidine and was crowned on April 26th, 2007. Premier Ahmad al-Badawi took office in June 2003 and was re-elected in March 2004.

brief history

At the beginning of AD, ZhaJie, nirvana in fire and other ancient countries were established in the Malay Peninsula. /kloc-At the beginning of the 5th century, the kingdom of Manciga, with Malacca as the center, unified most of the Malay Peninsula and developed into a major international trade center in Southeast Asia at that time. Since16th century, it has been invaded by Portugal, Holland and Britain. 19 1 1 became a British colony. Sarawak and Sabah belonged to Brunei historically, and 1888 became a British protectorate. During World War II, Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah were occupied by Japan. After the war, Britain resumed colonial rule. Malaya gained independence within the Commonwealth. 1963 September 16, the United States of Malaya merged with Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah to form Malaysia (1965 August 9, Singapore announced its withdrawal).

administrative division

The whole country is divided into 13 states, including Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca, Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Glass City, Selangor, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia. There are also three federal territories: Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya (the administrative center of the federal government).

Sabah, a tourist resource in Malaysia, can be a beautiful tourist destination hidden in Malaysia. After seeing Sabah, you will be amazed at Malaysia's rich tourism resources. Looking for clown fish in paradise PangkorLaut.

In PangkorLaut, Malaysia, Nemo and his friends will warmly welcome you as long as you dive into the blue sea and get close to large white corals and colorful anemones.

Punan people living in Borneo, Malaysia are a mysterious people. They live in the tropical rain forest and keep many interesting customs and traditions.

The style of Malaysia is like the weather here-enthusiasm. Whether it's seeing a friendly smiling face or hearing a "hello!" In Malay. (Apa khabar？ )"

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sarawak, Malaysia. There is a city in Sarawak called Kuching. In Malay, "Kuncing" means "cat", so this city is also called "cat city". It is reported that this is the only city in the world that worships cats.

When the Chinese come, Malaysia is not a strange country. Although it is a foreign country, the ubiquitous Chinese signs and common Cantonese will give us the illusion of playing in a city in Guangdong.

Penang, when British merchant ships came here to take shelter from the storm, named this beautiful island Georgetown, and China called it Penang. The most fascinating thing here is the blending and gathering of various cultures, including the gentle rhythm of Nanhai girls and the sentimental feelings of Anna and the king. Even if you have no experience of traveling abroad, even if you only know foreign languages, yes, bye-bye, thankyou, Penang is still there.

Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, is a multicultural region with 27 tribal peoples scattered. In Sarawak, there are more forest species per hectare than the whole of North America, and there are thousands of insects on a towering tree.

The nightlife in Kuala Lumpur is full of vitality and colorful entertainment activities. Jazz, folk songs and western music haunt bars and discos, which is a bustling scene of a metropolis. There are quite a few accommodation options in Kuala Lumpur, such as the Hista Hotel in the style of Malaysian Palace and the golf resort near the airport, which are mainly used by tourists and business guests. In Kuala Lumpur, you can taste famous dishes from all over the world, except Malaysian food, Chinese food, Indian food and western food, Pakistani food and Japanese food. Kuala Lumpur has a wide variety of goods, from antiques to handicrafts with the most local characteristics, from world-famous fashion to cheap electronic products. ...

Genting highlands is a newly developed tourist resort in Malaysia. Located on the east slope of the middle section of Jibaoshan (Titi Wansha Mountain) in the southwest of Guhang, about 50 kilometers northeast of Kuala Lumpur.

In Kuala Lumpur, the capital, the most striking building is Natl Natlonal Mosque, which is located in front of Tanya Building in the city center. It expresses the art of traditional Islam with its unique modern design, with exquisite decoration and design. The most striking feature is the umbrella roof, which symbolizes the ambition of an independent country.

Kuala Lumpur is one of the regions with the most holidays in the world. In Malaysia, Islamic festivals are the main local celebrations, Christmas is also a national festival, and the annual China Spring Festival is even more lively here.

Kuala Lumpur is a huge "World Architecture Expo", with buildings with unique shapes and styles all over the city.

Malaysia is rich in tourism resources, abundant in sunshine and pleasant in climate.

Malaysia is a nation based on agriculture, so it has maintained many primitive beliefs, especially the strong religious color of all ethnic groups. Its religion combines Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, among which Hinduism has far-reaching influence. Because many ethnic groups have lived together for a long time, they have formed diverse cultural characteristics.

Tourist attractions in Malaysia

Malacca state

Malacca is the oldest ancient city in Malaysia and the capital of Malacca. It is located on the north bank of the Straits of Malacca, and the Malacca River passes through the city. Founded in 1403, the city was once the capital of Sultanate (the Kingdom of Malacca). Since16th century, it has been colonized by Portugal, Holland and Britain. For hundreds of years, China, Indians, Arabs, Siamese and Javanese have successively come to Malacca. After long-term communication, language, religion, customs and habits have merged into unique cultural characteristics. There are houses in China, red mansions in Holland and Portuguese villages. The streets built in ancient times in this city are still well preserved. The streets are narrow and tortuous, and the houses are uneven and varied. Many houses have beautifully patterned tiles on the walls, Swiss lion door buckles on wooden doors, and dragons and phoenixes embedded in the windows, which are antique and show the unique features of Malacca, the ancient historical capital.

Qingyunge

Qingyun Pavilion is the oldest China temple in Malaysia, located in the southwest of Malacca. Built in 1645, it was renovated into a wooden temple built by nanmu in Malaysia. The plaque at the door reads "flying from the South China Sea" in four big characters. The temple is mainly dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva, so it is also called Guanyin Pavilion.

Qingyun Pavilion is a model of beautiful architecture in China. The wood carvings and lacquerware displayed in the temple are all fine products shipped from China. There is only one stone tablet in the hall, which is engraved with the story of Zheng He, a famous navigator and eunuch of Sambo in China in the Ming Dynasty, who went to Malacca on 1406. Zheng He was the first China person to arrive in Malacca.

The temple is full of incense. There is a golden lion at the entrance of the temple, and its whole body is dazzling with golden light. Only the lion's head lost its golden color. At first, believers thought that walking past lions and touching their heads would bring unexpected good luck.

China mt

Mount China, also known as Sambo, was named in memory of Zheng He, the eunuch of Sambo in China in the Ming Dynasty. This mountain is located in the suburb of Malacca. About Huashan, there is a story about "a Chinese princess and a magical well". According to legend, in the 65438+60s, the ruler of Malacca was a young and clever Sultanate Wang Mans. One day, a China ship arrived in Malacca, full of gold needles. The captain wrote to Sudan, claiming that he was instructed by the son of China to tell Sudan that "each gold needle represents one of my subjects. If you can count how many, you will know how powerful I am. " When the Sultan received this letter, he sent a boat with several bags of Gu Mi. The letter said, "If you can count the Gu Mi on this ship, you can accurately guess how many subjects I have, and you will know how much power I have."

Hongwu, Netherlands

Cross the Malacca River Bridge and come to the east bank of the river. You will see a neat square with a red bell tower and a fountain built in Victorian times. The square is surrounded by Dutch red buildings. The biggest building in the square is the old Dutch-style Jaran La Ginseng Red House. Built in17th century, it is the oldest Dutch building in Southeast Asia. It has been the seat of government agencies for more than 300 years, and it was not until 1980 that it was changed to Malacca Museum. Dutch Jaran Lai Shen Hong House, thick red brick walls, thick hard wooden doors and wide stone steps in front of the door. The museum retains historical relics of various periods in Malacca, including ancient Dutch weapons, Portuguese costumes since the 6th century, Malay wedding costumes, gold and silver jewelry and handicrafts, and pictures of various ancient ships moored in Malacca port. There are also rare ancient coins and stamps in the museum.

Portugal chengshan

In the southwest of Malacca, near the estuary of Malacca, there is a mountain, which is the place where the Sultan of Malacca, Bailey Misura, presented China with the golden dragon letterhead tablet. Ming Chengzu once named this mountain "Zhenguo Mountain" and later named it "Sao Paulo Mountain". There is a "gate without walls" at the southern foot of Shandong, which is a historical relic of Malaysia's western industry.