Ok, lets get back to the topic. I think every tropical countries in the world are beautiful. Malaysia is one of the tropical country, as do all countries at southeast Asia. Malaysia also has a good facilities and infrastructures to support tourism needs. Beside that, most of local people can speak English very well, so it’s easier for foreigners to communicate with them. I went to Malaysia 3 years ago and I found it was a nice country, they also had a delicious food, I also can communicate well because Indonesia and Malaysia had similar language. But, one thing that I dislike during the trip was unkind of local people, especially to Indonesian tourist. I guess may be it is because a bad tension between Indonesia and Malaysia at that time. Actually, they are a good people, I just came not in a right time. Now, The relation between Indonesia and Malaysia are getting better. Pretty job from both countries.
Talking about tourist destination in Malaysia, there’s 5 places to visit that is Petronas Twin Tower, Genting Highlands, Batu Caves, Istana Negara (King’s palace)and Sungei Wang.
1. Petronas Twin Tower
The Petronas Twin Tower also known as Twin Tower are skyscrapers buildings in Kuala Lumpur. The Tower Located at Ampang street, Kuala Lumpur. it is become an icon of Malaysia and landmark of Malaysia. The Tower designed by Argentine American architect César Pelli with post-modern architecture style. Based on The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)’s official definition and ranking, Twin Tower were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004. Then, Taipei 101 (Taiwan) surpassed it from 2004 to 2010. After that, Burj Khalifa (Dubai) is the tallest building in the world since 2010 until now.
Twin tower made from high quality steel and glass. Each Tower has 88 floors and connected by a skybridge at level 41 and 42. State of the art buildings. If you look inside the building, there is Suria KLCC shopping mall, Petronas Business center Office, Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Restaurants observation deck and gift shop.
2. Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands also known as Resort World Genting is a hill resort in Malaysia with temperatures around 16 - 24 degree. You can get there by using car or using cable car called genting skyway. Genting skyway system provides 3.38 kolimetres transport to the hilltop. I prefer to choose genting skyway than car because I found that it is interesting to see and enjoy the mountain view during the journey.
Genting Highlands offers huge entertainment and fun. Everybody can enjoy amusement parks which consist of an oudoor park, an indoor park and water park. Genting Highlands also famous for its casino, this is the place that you can find the legal land-based casino.
You also can find several hotels there. The most popular hotel is the First World Hotel which holds the Guinness World of Records as the largest hotel in the world from 2006 until 2008 with a total of 6,118 rooms.
3. Batu Caves
Batu caves located at the Gombak district, 13 kilometres in the north of Kuala Lumpur. It is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and caves temples. Batu caves is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. There is also a statue of Lord Murugan at the entrance of Batu Caves. The height of the statue is 42.7 metres. Lord Murugun statue is the tallest statue of Hindu deity in Malaysia and the second tallest statue of Hindu deity in the world, after Kailashnath Mahadev Statue in Nepal. When i went there, I’m very surprised seeing that statue. It is really big.
Batu caves area consist of three main caves. The biggest has a very high ceiling and features ornate Hindu shrines. If you want to go there, you must climb a steep of 272 steps.
4. Istana Negara (Royal Museum)
Istana Negara located at a commanding position on the slope of a hill of Bukit Petaling overlooking the Klang River, along Syed Putra Street. Istana Negara was the official residence of the Supreme King of Malaysia. It has total area of 50.000 M2. It was replaced by a new palace as the official residence of the King in 2011. Then, in 2013 it was converted into Royal Museum.
The interesting thing about this place is the guards who are wearing Malay traditional attire and they stand by at the main gateway. The aim is to preserve tradition of the Malay Sultanate. It is also success attracting tourist attention.
5. Sungei Wang
In most of my articles I always remember to write about Shopping places because I know for some of us, we have tradition to buy souvenir or gift for family and friends. So, if you plan to go to Malaysia, you can stop by here, Sungei Wang. Sungei means river, Wang means money, so everyday money flows like a river here, The guide told me that.
Sungei Wang is the most popular shopping place in Kuala Lumpur. You will find goods with international and local brands. There’s also ATM and money changer here.
Have a nice trip traveller!
