Malaysia is one of the most visited tourist destinations of all over the world and this high attraction is due to the presence of lots of surprises. Tourist who once visited Malaysia will surely agree with the fact that it is a place which is blessed with immense charm and that all are perfect for every type of tourists whether you are a family, honeymoon couple or children. As per Wikipedia, Malaysia is ranked as the 9th most visited place in the world. The rugged mountains touch to the sky and the rainforest-clad slopes downward to the floodplains, offering the mind-blowing Malaysian forest life.

The most important attractions of Malaysia include the sandy beaches, rich and humid mangroves. Capital city Kuala Lumpur is one of the most amazing places to visit which is largely defined by the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. The quaint and historical vibes of Melaka is another charming place that makes your visit worthwhile. The enlivening Sipadan dive site and many national parks offer fantastic opportunities of whitewater rafting.

5 Things to Experience in Malaysia

#1 World’s tallest twin towers – Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur has many attractions to offer but the world’s tallest twin towers are the most dignified thing of this place. The length of this world-renowned iconic tower is 451.9m above the street level. This 88 storey twin structure is really a crown jewel in Kuala Lumpur which looks like regal in day time and dazzling in night. The skyscraper is a superb viewing platform for the tourist where a sky bridge, connecting link between two towers; called as the highest two-storey bridge of the world. Shopping is another best thing that one loves to do in Kuala Lumpur.

#2 Heritage trails and hawker food – George Town, Penang

Penang is a beautiful island which is awarded the prestigious title of UNESCO, World Heritage Site in 2008. The lively capital of Penang has well-preserved colonial buildings that offer historic essence. The historical architecture draws and many traditional trades keep its historic and cultural value intact. Apart from its traditional values, this place is also most famous for the mouth-watering food. Foodies from all over the world come and enjoy the delicious hawker food of George Town.

#3 Mystery, myth, legend – Langkawi, Kedah

Langkawi is one of the most beautiful islands in the world, which is much shrouded in age-old myths and legends. This popular duty-free destination is filled with lot of mesmerizing natural beauties. In 2007, UNESCO was also accorded this place as Global Geopark status due to its diverse and stunning geological heritage. It is a perfect place for shopping and splendid dinners with your loved one. One of the most interesting fact with this place is, one can rent motorcycle which is commonly called as moped and explore the island, isn’t amazing?

#4 Drop off to an underwater universe – Sipadan Island, Sabah

Sipadan Island is situated at the center of world’s richest marine habitat i.e. heart of Indo-Pacific Basins. This magical and breathtaking island is surrounded by numerous thrilling dive spots like Hanging Gardens, Barracuda Point, Turtle Cavern and many more. This island is rated as one of the top diving sites of all over the world. Here tourists experience the true treasure of underwater diving. Drop Off is one of the most daring experiences of this island in which knee height water suddenly gives way to a 600m drop but it is prohibited for the faint-hearted people. This exclusive diving spot is simply called as stunning and every diving enthusiast will surely enjoy the real joy of underwater diving here.

#5 Wreck diving – Redang Island, Terengganu

Pulau Redang is another most beautiful island situated at approximately 45km off the coast of Terengganu. The clear waters of this enchanting island contain hundreds of live coral species which are ranked as best in the world and thousands of marine species including stingrays, manta rays, and sharks. This island covers 31 magnificent dive sites including two World War II historic shipwreck sites and a black coral garden.

Malaysia is a beautiful vacation destination that has many places that one must have to visit in their lifetime. So if you are planning to explore anywhere then Malaysia will be the best choice. Well, all I can say at the end for Malaysia, it is a place where you can experience every sort of joy as it covers all best things that one wish to explore like many beautiful buildings, shopping malls, beaches, caves, underwater places and so on. Here I presented the 5 best things that I would like to experience in Malaysia and recommending you to pack your bags for this thrilling and exciting trip.

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