Top destinations in Malaysia and places to stay

Malaysia is a fabulous location, so much history, a must see for any travel enthusiast. Built in 1511, A’Famosa used to sprawl across a whole hillside but now only a lone gate (Porta de Santiago) remains. Originally constructed by Alfonso de Albuquerque (who led the Portuguese invasion on the Malacca Sultanate), the remains of the fort is now a preserved whitewashed gatehouse and is located downhill from St. Paul’s Church.Jonker Walk is best visited during the weekends as it is a commonly acknowledged fact that visitors worldwide flock to this particular street in Malacca for its vibrant night market. Well-organized with a wide array of stalls, polite and friendly hawkers, ubiquitous bargains as well as live music coursing throughout the area, Jonker Walk comes to life in full colour with a lively street party-like atmosphere.

Officially called the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, this stunning example of 19th century Chinese architecture stands out for its distinctive blue walls and elaborate grandeur. One of Penang’s most beloved heritage sites, the mansion has been a key monument in strengthening the status of heritage building preservation all over the state, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Mulu Caves are some of the most expansive natural formations you will ever see in the world of spelunking. These hollow mountains that claim to have the biggest accessible caves in the world have housed cave life in their limestone rooms for millions of years. Depending on the season, millions of bats and swiftlets roost in the caves, providing a spectacle on a par with swarms of locusts.

The island of Borneo houses Kuching, a city that certainly given Malaysia tourism a boom. Kuching is said to offer a kaleidoscope of cultures, crafts and cuisines along with a brilliant meld of modern and ancient to be witnessed. The city has many tourist attractions in the form of Chinese temples, markets , parks and eateries that serve some amazing food from other parts of Asia. Kuching is ideally a one-day trip destination, however, staying here a day or two would help you more to explore its diversity and beauty.

Declared the tallest buildings in the world when they were completed in 1998 – surpassing the 442-metre-tall Willis Tower in Chicago, U.S.A – these twin wonders, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, contain a complex of office buildings, conference halls, a sprawling 50-acre park and an upmarket shopping complex. Designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates, the buildings primarily house the corporate headquarters of the PETRONAS Company and are joined at the 41st and 42nd floors (175 metres above street level) by a 58-metre long double-decker Sky Bridge. See additional info on Homestay Melaka.

Sipadan, in the Celebes Sea, is a diver’s paradise. Malaysia’s only oceanic island, Sipadan was formed by living coral atop an extinct volcano cone. Because of rich marine life, it’s one of the best diving spots in the world. Sipadan has more than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of different corals, all waiting to be explored. Divers may come across hawksbill and green turtles, manta rays, schools of barracudas and whale sharks. The island also has nice sandy beaches.

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