Sarawak is Malaysia’s largest state on Borneo Island. Dense rainforest covers most of the territory. A handful of cities line the South China Sea coast. Capital Kuching usually gets the highest number of international visitors. Step away from the cities and find nature spanning in all directions. Visit one of the state’s 25 national parks. …
Sabah combines protected jungles with tropical islands spread in the South China, Sulu and Celebes Sea. Jungle retreats, hundreds of kilometers of coastline and some of the world’s best diving spots feature in the East Malaysian state too. Throw in the chance to see wild orangutans, fireflies and carnivorous flowers. Sabah is the pearl of …
Penang’s UNESCO-listed George Town combines stunning architecture, street art and food. Restored colonial buildings line the older parts of the city overlooking the Straits of Melaka. Mosques, churches and temples sit side by side elsewhere. Street art adds character to the already colorful neighborhoods. Botanical Gardens sprawls at the base of towering Penang Hill, a …
Kuala Lumpur, the Capital of Malaysia and one of the largest cities in Asia, is a bustling city which offers plenty to do for everyone. You could visit the iconic Petronas Towers, get lost in Chinatown, or take in some nature by exploring the Botanical Gardens and Bird Park. Kuala Lumpur — or KL, as …
Alor Setar in northwest Malaysia is the state capital of Kedah. Often overshadowed by its sister Langkawi Island, the city gets few visitors. The handful of intrepid travelers who visit Alor Setar find a cosmopolitan city surrounded by endless paddy fields. Add Zahir Mosque, among Malaysia’s best examples of Islamic architecture, and traditional shophouses unchanged …
Kota Kinabalu is the charming capital city of Sabah which is part of East Malaysia. Distinct from Peninsular Malaysia which houses the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, East Malaysia has a completely different feel to it, and many people come here to take in a more rural side of the country, with lush jungles and …
Kuala Terengganu is the capital of the great state of Terengganu in Malaysia. The state lies along the coast of the South China Sea and stretches for almost 13,000 square kilometers. Located inside the state of Terengganu you will find beautiful little villages and towns, as well as idyllic islands and of course the star …
Sandakan is the second city of Sabah and many people flock here for the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre which rescues and rehabilitates theses beautiful apes. The city would have been the capital of North Borneo until 1946 when it was switched to Kota Kinabalu at the end of the Second World War and holds …
The Perhentian Islands are part of the state of Terengganu in Malaysia and offer visitors acres of sandy beaches and azure waters. The Perhentian Islands are made up of two separate isles named Perhentian Besar (Big Perhentian) and Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian). As you would expect, the larger island is a little less crowded and …
Ipoh, in the state of Perak, is one of the less explored cities in the region despite having a huge number of interesting attractions to offer visitors. Ipoh is known in Malaysia for its old town where you can discover a wealth of interesting history as well as its gorgeous street murals and museums. The …