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 There is a popular saying about this wonderful country – “Malaysia – Truly Asia”. Indeed, as you’ll find on your travels to Malaysia, this inspiring South-East Asian country has the very best of what the Asian continent has to offer. From it’s warm and welcoming people, who can seem to never stop wanting to please, to the vivid and flavoursome cuisine – it’s a place that will have you hooked the minute you embark from your plane. Accommodation is also relatively cheap to stay in the centre with a wide range of high class and budget hotels. It follows that whether you’re looking to enjoy the lap of luxury or backpack your way around – you’ll find what you’re looking for in Malaysia. It’s a holiday-makers paradise.
When?
The weather, months from May to September are considered as the ideal time to visit Malaysia. Since it rains heavily during October-November and April-May on the West coast and from November to January on the East coast and in Sabah and Sarawak, beach lovers avoid this time. Concerning the festivities and mega sale carnival, Malaysia observes travel peak season during November-January.
How to Reach
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the major airport that handles majority of the international traffic to Malaysia. Almost every airline across the world operates flights to and from here including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Indonesia. Other airports that take care of international passengers are located at Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Malacca, Penang, Ipoh, Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), Kuching (Sarawak) and Miri (Sarawak).
Visa
Citizens of India must get a visa prior to entering into Malaysia.
Currency
The unit of currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (RM), which is equivalent to 100cents. Coins are issued in denominations of 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent and RM1.00. Currency notes are in RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50, RM100, RM500 and RM1000. Foreign currency and travelers checks can be converted to Malaysian Ringgit at banks or authorized money changers throughout the country.
Things To Do in
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, which is also referred to as ‘ KL ', is the capital of Malaysia. This destination can be found located on the western coast of Peninsula Malaysia. This is also a nice place to conduct a bit of sightseeing. Maybe you would like to do a bit of shopping at one of the many markets
Petronas Towers
The Petronas Towers are some of the highest buildings in the world. They are 452 meters tall. A sky bridge connects the two towers. When you want to visit the towers, then the sky bridge is the highest point you can get. At this level is also a restaurant located.
China Town
Petaling Street is the center of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown. It's the place that never sleeps. Adventurous visitors should not miss a walk on Petaling Street.
Even in daytime you have great bargains. Petaling Street is not open for the traffic. It is a great place for locals to get some goods at bargain prices and certainly an eye-opening experience for tourists.
The Batu Caves
The Batu Caves are situated thirteen kilometers (seven miles) north of the capital city Kuala Lumpur. They are the sacred place for the Hindu's in Malaysia. They consist of three main caves and a number of smaller ones. The caves are made of limestone and 400 meters long and 100 meter high. They were discovered in 1892. At your arrival you will be greeted by lots of monkeys. The public busses can be boarded at the Pudu Raya Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur.
Langkawi
Langkawi’s beaches and islands are some of the most beautiful in Southeast Asia. Picture this; white sand glistening in the light of the tropical sun, calmed by the gentle sea breeze as gulls and eagles soar in the sky. For sand or surf, you won’t be disappointed with what Langkawi has to offer.
Islands (Pulau)
Langkawi isn’t just one big island, but consists of a group of around 100 islands. While most are uninhabited, a few have been designated for tourism development so that visitors from all over the world can admire and appreciate the magical beauty of Langkawi. Many island tours are available from reputable operators to explore these exotic getaways.
Beaches (Pantai)
With its beautiful sweeping coastline, sandy bays, inviting warm water and tropical vegetation, it’s no wonder why the island is renowned for some of Malaysia’s finest beaches among locals and sun-loving tourists from across the globe.
Langkawi Cable Car
The Oriental Village in the upper northwest of Langkawi Island, near Pantai Kok, is the entrance for the cable-car ride, which takes visitors all the way up to Mount Mat Cincang, Langkawi’s second highest peak.
Penang
The Pearl of the Orient lies off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The state comprises the island of Penang covering an area of about 285 sq. km and a narrow strip of approximately 760 sq. km on the mainland known as Seberang Perai separated by a channel 3 km wide at the closest point. The Penning Bridge and a 24-hour ferry service link them. Its population of more than 1 million represents a happy mix of the major races found in Malaysia with Malays making up 32% the Chinese 59% and Indians 7%.
Round Island Tour
A scenic 74 km drive around the island, gives you the best of Penang, famed for it’s sun-kissed beaches, lush greeneries and the enchanting fishing village along the
way. Your tour will take you to the famous Fort Cornwallis and the Waterfront noted for it’s stilt clan house settlers. Here you will admire modern city structures blending in with old historical buildings.
Snake Temple
Some devotees from as far away as Singapore and Taiwan come to pray in the temple on Chor Soo Kong's birthday (the sixth day of the first lunar month). The temple was built in about 1850 and is dedicated to Char Soo Kong. A monk brought the statue of the deified healer to Penang from China. The legend is that this pious monk gave shelter to the snakes of the jungle; when the temple was completed, the snakes moved in.The Snake Temple is located at Sungai Kluang near Bayan Lepas airport in the Penang Island.
Tanjong Bungah
Tanjong Bungah is one of the suburbs of Georgetown, the capital of Penang. It was known as a fishing village, but now it's populated by many commuters from Georgetown and people, who work in the hotels along the beach. There are special rates in the hotels and the food in the local restaurants is cheap. That makes Tanjong Bungah a good base to discover the island of Penang.
Genting
The fun never stops at Genting, City of Entertainment, perched on the top of cool, breezy Genting Highlands. One big attraction in Genting is the cool weather. Because of the 2,000m altitude, Malaysians like to visit just to enjoy the 'European' weather.
Genting Theme Park
A multi-million ringgit playground with over 40 rides, making it Malaysia's biggest theme park.
Turbo Drop
Imagine being dropped from 185 feet to the ground in less than 5 seconds.
Snow World
Indulge in a snow fight, go sledging or simply enjoy the gentle touch of falling snowdrops on your face at Southeast Asia's biggest and best snow house.
Haunted Adventure
Be afraid. Be very afraid... but have fun too! That's our philosophy at the 4000 square foot tour of terror, Haunted Adventure. Scary attractions and live - unpredictable - actors, mean screamingly good fun! Take a walk through the 100 - year - old Coffin of Terror and see the spooks within. But don't let go of the kids... Not for the faint hearted.
X-pedition Wall
Find out whether you' ve a fear of heights or not at the biggest indoor climbing wall in Southeast Asia. Professionals are on hand to get you climbing walls as good as 'Spidey'.
Genting Sky Venture
Sky dive without a parachute, or without jumping out of a plane. The one and only sky diving simulator in Asia, the Genting Sky Venture is a state - of - the - art sky diving wind tunnel with a maximum speed of 120 mph winds to keep you airborne.
Corkscrew
The only double loop roller coaster in Malaysia that spins up to a height of 90 feet.
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