Malaysia - how many beautiful words are dedicated to this country, glorifying its splendor and fabulous beauty. Are you tired of gray everyday life and dream of a fairy tale? Then you are definitely here. Unprecedented hospitality, unforgettable gastronomic experiences, an unusual combination of the noise of the metropolis and the mysterious silence of the idyllic islands, beautiful beaches and national parks with rich wild tropical forests - all this can be found in Malaysia. You will not find so many different sensations that will not leave anyone indifferent in any country.
Reason why you should definitely visit here
Despite the fact that the entrance to the fairy tale is always vigilantly guarded by the all-seeing eye of the guards and it takes a lot of effort to set foot in its sacred domain, in this case we are incredibly lucky - you don’t even have to apply for a visa if your visitis precisely tourism for a period of not more than 30 days. A huge number of tourists annually arrive in the cities of Malaysia for the purpose of shopping, because the Malaysia Mega Sale shopping festival is held here, where many surprises await tourists: discounts, special offers, a great entertainment program.
But shopping is just a small aspect of the wonders this country has to offer, there are so many other reasons why Malaysia is one of the best holiday destinations, and today our tour takes you through the biggest cities. On the presented photos of the cities of Malaysia, you can see with your own eyes the splendor of this mysterious country.
And it's worth starting the journey from the capital.
Bright and mysterious Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest city in Malaysia with a population of over 1,800,000 people. It is located in the picturesque Klang valley at the confluence of the Gombak and Klang rivers. It is not known for certain when or by whom the city was founded, but it is generally believed that this happened in 1857, when a settlement called Kuala Lumpur ("dirty shine") was founded by Chinese miners hired in search of tin. Within a month, all but 17 explorers died of malaria and other tropical diseases, but the tin they discovered attracted more miners and the settlement flourished. It is hard to imagine how in 400 years it could have turned into a magnificent metropolis, a bizarre combination of glittering skyscrapers, colonial architecture and a largevariety of natural attractions that attract millions of tourists from all over the world.
The city is divided into numerous districts, and its main center is called the Golden Triangle, known as a shopping and entertainment center with many tall skyscrapers, shopping malls and world-class hotels. It includes one of the main shopping areas, where hundreds of shops, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels are concentrated, attracting tourists Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC for short) - the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the entertainment, financial and business center of the city. The focus of Malaysia's most popular attractions makes it extremely popular with tourists.
You won't get bored here - sightseeing, shopping, fine dining, entertainment. It is home to the Petronas Twin Towers (the world's tallest twin skyscrapers).
On the outskirts of the city there is a holy place for Hindus - Batu caves. This unique attraction is a Hindu cave temple complex in Malaysia and the largest outside of India. The caves themselves were formed over 400,000 years ago.
In addition to being home to musical theatres, art galleries and a wide variety of sports and leisure venues, Kuala Lumpur also offers an abundance of gastronomic delights with thousands of restaurants and cafes that will delight you with unthinkable delicacies.
City and port in Malaysia
Bforty kilometers from Kuala Lumpur is Port Klang, known during the colonial period as Port Suittenham. It is the largest port in Malaysia and one of the twenty largest ports in the world. During its rich history, the city has experienced many ups and downs. At the dawn of history, it suffered from outbreaks of malaria due to the surrounding swamps and mango forests, and after the bombing of the Second World War, it was practically destroyed. But he survived all the hardships with honor and turned into the most important modern port city.
Despite the fact that a significant part of the infrastructure is occupied by port facilities, you will find how to make good use of your time, because the city has many religious temples of great historical value and other attractions.
Georgetown
Georgetown, the capital of the state of Penang, is located in the northeast of the island of Penang. The city was founded in 1786 and became the first British trading port in the Far East. Over 500 years of its history, absorbing the influence of Asia and Europe, it has grown from a small Malaysian village into the largest unique metropolis with a multicultural heritage and a bizarre combination of multinational traditions that fill every corner of the city. If you like cities filled with a mysterious atmosphere rich in history, this city should be on your must-visit list.
He seemed to be frozen in time, in a bizarre way admitting a modern lifestyle into a special world. Numerous Chinese,Indian and Sikh temples are combined with luxurious shopping malls, luxury hotels and restaurants.
In 2008, Georgetown was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are over 12,000 ancient structures comprising of Chinese shops, residential wharfs, churches, temples, mosques and great British colonial government offices and monuments, most of which are located in the historic Lebuh-Acheh enclave and you can hike to explore them.
An unforgettable experience will leave a visit to the fortress of Fort Cornwallis, which was built in 1786 on the site of the first landing of the British captain Francis Light and the Queen Victoria Memorial. The splendor of the temples of the Dragon Mountains, Sri Mariamman, Wat Chaiyamangkalaram, where the world's third largest statue of the reclining Buddha is located, and many other temples you will remember more than once. This city is definitely one you should add to your list of Malaysian must-visit cities.
Tin Mining City
Ipoh - the capital of the state of Perak - has long been an important city and is included in the list of major cities in Malaysia. Turning the pages of history, we can see it as the second administrative center of the British colonial era after Kuala Lumpur. At first, its importance lay in the fact that it was the center of the world's tin mining (you can get acquainted with a large collection of fossils, tin ore, minerals and precious stones in the Geological Museum of the city). ATIn the future, Ipoh acquired the importance of a tourist center, it will now meet you with many attractions that attract tourists from all over the world.
The main attraction is the main mosque of the state, the minaret of which reaches 38 meters in height, and the mosaic baths amaze with their exquisite beauty. In the shade of luxurious greenery, modern buildings, luxurious hotels and entertainment centers have found shelter. Forty kilometers from the city, passing the limestone hills surrounding the city under the guise of serious silent guards in a halo of gray haze, you will find yourself in the fairy-tale kingdom of Kelly's castle.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Tambun village near the city, which is famous for its natural hot springs, and the nearby Tambun caves will give you a unique opportunity to touch the drawings painted on the walls of the cave more than 2000 years ago.
Tourist Tips
The cities of Malaysia are always ready to hospitably open their arms to every tourist and provide everything you need to ensure that this fabulous vacation will forever remain in your heart with a myriad of the brightest impressions and memories. And he does not require much in return - your pure heart, good intentions and respect for the ancient traditions that are sacredly honored by the locals of this amazing country. They will appreciate it if you leave ultra-short skirts and shorts for a more comfortable occasion when you are in the city, and choose clothing that covers your arms and legs when you enter the temple.legs. But these are not such strict requirements, are they? Moreover, these are not requirements, but only wishes.
