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There are various beautiful national parks in Malaysia, the most famous Taman Negara in West Malaysia and Gunung Mulu on Malaysian Borneo. There are many different types of expeditions available, ranging from those where you hardly lose sight of the hotel to those where you are fully immersed in the jungle with only the guide and yourself if you are willing to pay the money. Tours vary from about 4 days to 2 weeks or more.
It is very unlikely for you to see a tiger or an elephant as it is really likely only if you are going to be staying for a couple of weeks at least. One of the most common forms of wildlife that you will encounter in the jungle, however, are definitely leeches! In the rainforest it is very, very humid but not incredibly hot. This is because of the large amount of shade afforded by the canopy created by the interlocking trees. Shop around for deals of getting into the jungle.
If you are going to enjoy a lot of hiking without seeing any other people for days or even weeks then you can have that choice, alternatively you can have a much more 'packaged' tour in which you will probably stay in a very built up tourist town which has just grown out of the demand for people wanting to stay in the jungle.
To escape from the muggy tropics, do as the English did and head up to the cooler highlands of West Malaysia, such as Cameron Highlands, or climb Mount Kinabalu in Sabah.
Malaysia is also well-known for some pristine beaches with great diving opportunities, such as Sipadan off the coast of Sabah and the Perhentian Islands, which are off the coast of northern Terengganu. Coastlines in the less industrialized parts of the country, in general, are well worth driving through for their natural beauty and relaxing seaside kampung (villages), though beware not to swim at any beach which is not protected by capes, lest you be swept away by a powerful undertow.
If zoological exhibits are more your thing or you are visiting with children, there are several well-maintained zoos all over Malaysia that are worth a visit or two, most notably Taiping Zoo, Kuala Lumpur 's Zoo Negara and Malacca's Zoo and Wonderland.
If you are most interested in taking the pulse of a city, Kuala Lumpur's crazy quilt ultra-modern skyline, including the famous Petronas Twin Towers, is worth visiting.
Malacca is for those who want to trace the colonial and imperial history of Malaysia several hundred years further back.
Penang is known for its great food and relatively long-standing and institutionalized Chinese and Indian communities, who share the city with Malay and Thai communities.
For a completely different experience, consider going to Kota Bahru to discover a unique conservative Islamic regional culture influenced by Thailand, only a few kilometres away, or visit the diverse cities of East Malaysia on Borneo, like Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.
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For many tourists a walk down Jonker Street is the highlight of their time in Melaka. This narrow road is the heart of Melaka’s Chinatown area and lined with antique shops, art galleries, souvenir stalls, caf&e... more
A few crumbling walls is all that remains of the original A Famosa fortress that once stood on this site. The original structure was built in 1511 by the Portuguese to protect the city from pirates and foreign invade... more
Christ Church - this church was built between 1741 and 1753. It replaced a Portuguese church, which was shattered. Bricks were shipped from the Neatherlands. On the floor of the church you will find Dutch tombsto... more
A towering skyscraper that blends Moorish, Byzantine and Arabic motifs with clean and simple modern lines, the Dayabumi Complex is an impressive feat of architectural imagination and one of the most incredible sights to be... more
What can be said about Petaling Street that hasn't been said before? Don't expect bling or glam here; this street is in a completely different league from other shopping destinations such as Suria KLCC or Bukit Bintang Pla... more
The KTM Headquarters, across the road from the magestic Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, is one of the most extravagant and breath-taking examples of Mughal architecture in Malaysia. Before architect Arthur Benison Hubback tr... more
The Petronas Twin Towers were unveiled as the world's tallest building at 1,483 ft on August 31, 1999 and occupied that numero uno spot for half a decade until Taipei 101 (1,667 ft) overtook them in 2004. Built on a prime ... more
The limestone Batu Caves were discovered in 1892, which was about the time when the Hindu temple was built atop 272 intimidating steps. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, of whom there is a resplendent 47-metre golden statue at th... more
This has to be the top of the list of reasons for visiting Sabah. The 4,095m mountain is the second highest in Southeast Asia (outside Papua, which is regarded as part of Oceania) after Hkakabo Razi in Burma, but is probab... more
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