Malaysia holidays are some of the best in the world. Malaysia itself is a beautiful country to visit with amazing beaches, beautiful jungles, bustling cities, great food and friendly people. It is a complete melting pot of different cultures, which means you get some of the most diverse cuisine around. So if Malaysia is next on your holiday list I’ve rounded up the top places to visit. For more exciting Malaysia itineraries you can check out Eshores here.
Malaysian Islands
You can’t have Malaysia holidays without visiting one or more of it’s many beautiful islands. In fact there are over 40 to choose from. Some are extremely built up and you can get all you creature comforts, or if you feel like something totally exotic and remote you can do that too. Some of my favourite are Tiga island (survivor island) where the first series of Survivor was filmed, then there is also Rawa Island, Tinggi Island, Tenggol Island and then of course the famous Perhentian Islands. The Perhentian Islands is made up of two islands and both are true paradise, as they are fringed with white sands, turquoise waters, and great snorkeling.
Trekking in the jungles
Suggested itineraries in Malaysia will always take you exploring some of it’s luscious jungles and you will not be disappointed. The most popular for Malaysia holidays is of course heading on over to Borneo to see the Orangutans. Here you can do a jungle and river safari that will take you down the Lokan River, where you will spot everything from Orangutans, Crocodiles and some beautiful birds.
Taste and shop up a storm in Kuala Lumpur
Being the largest city in Kuala Lumpur it’s no wonder it’s the perfect hub for shopping and eating and you can’t have a Malaysia holiday without trying all it’s tasty delights. My absolute two favourite dishes in Malaysia are the Laksa and then the Roti Canai. Roti Canai is a beautiful flakey bread served with a few different curry dipping sauces that seem to incorporate Indian, Thai and Chinese flavours into one. You can pick up tasty treats all over the city and also go check out the night markets for food and shopping too.
Cameron Highlands
The Cameron highlands is home to the biggest and brightest tea plantations in Malaysia. Here you can sip on high quality word class tea over looking lush green tea plantations. There is also a wide variety of great wild life you can check out too whilst visiting there.
Visit the world heritage site of Malacca
Malacca has been under occupations since 1509 by the Portuguese, Dutch, French and British, which adds a lot of charm to this little village. It’s bright colour colonial buildings light up the town and the Christ Church attracts many visitor worldwide.
Have you ever been to Malaysia? Where is your favorite place? Let me know in the comments below.
Missed out Penang from the heritage list and Langkawi from the island list. It’s actually a bigger island with a mishmash of modern facilities and nature.