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Posted on January 2nd, 2009 by Alberto Angeli
Malaysia being a society of multi-ethnic groups is rich in arts and culture. Abundance of cultural festivals and artistic expertise make this country an intriguing place for the tourists. Several artistic examples exist are there which you come across while roaming around the streets of Malaysia. For instance, the leaning clock tower is a fine symbol of architectural excellence in Teluk Intan (Parek). One of the landmarks in Putrajaya is unique Mercu Tanda. Many other monuments and buildings are also of great tourist’s interest. Mosque, churches, temples, towers and statues can be found spread all across the entire region of this country-they, too, reflect artistic richness of the Malaysia. Istana Negara is something you cannot afford to miss out on visiting in Kuala Lumpur. For people having archeological interest, there are many other sights in different parts of the country.
Talking of the culture and festivals, numerous kinds of interesting activities by different ethnic societies are subject to be explored. Abundance festivals are celebrated in every calendar year. To name some of the fascinating festivals: Hay Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Chinese New Year, Thaipusam, Lantern Festival and many other s are there. Lion dance, Sape and Kompang are some of the artistic expertise Malaysians can boast of having. Lion dance especially is a popular item that everyone likes to watch. Kompang is the most traditional instrument of Malaysia which is played at several social occasions. Sape is another instrument that is very famous. So culture of Malaysia is vast enough to be explored.
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Posted on July 5th, 2008 by Brooke Hayles
Malaysia is one of the most pleasant, hassle-free countries to visit in Southeast Asia. Malaysia is divided into two major regions: Peninsular Malaysia, which lies just south of Thailand, and East Malaysia, which can be found north of Indonesia on the island of Borneo. The Southeast Asian nation experienced a financial boom and underwent quick development during the late 20th century. The travel packages wrap Malaysia’s famous and well-liked destination that includes cities, resorts, beaches, island and beautiful as well as themed packages such as diving, adventures, fishing, mountain climbing and cultural tours. Malaysia, after all, thrives on nature and on the archeological, cultural and historical attractions which react very sensitively to environmental influences. You plan to visit Malaysia related honeymoon.
You select a Malaysia honeymoon vacation package that fits your budget if price matters to you, and then you should know locate discount or special rate honeymoon package. You consult joy-travels. I suggest you book the vacation package this website. Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley, Johor Bahru and Penang to famous tourist’s designations. Malaysia is a shopping Mecca for garments, electronics, computer goods and much more, with very aggressive prices. The cheapest place to easily buy national souvenirs is in Kuching, East Malaysia, and the most expensive place is in the major, posh KL shopping centers. While trying to attract the flow of tourism,’ citing cases of new eco- resorts such as Datai Bay Resort in Langkawi and the Karumbunai Resort in Sabah. Malaysia’s tourism sector expects to benefit from this boom Sabbaruddin puts the situation in proper perspective, saying that there is, generally, lack of information in Europe about the Southeast Asian region. He says one of the most attractive features about Malaysia for tourists are prices have declined further for foreign tourists. `Malaysia is the only country in the region where prices are quoted in the local currency and not in US dollars.
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Posted on March 24th, 2008 by Jared Lee
Malaysia is a beautiful country made up of 13 federated states located in Southeast Asia. Originally British colonies, Malaysia is now a multicultural and multilingual country with aspects of everyday life drawn from native Malay and British customs. The official language spoken here is Bahasa Malaysia, although Chinese residing in the country speak their own dialects of the Chinese language, and other languages are spoken sporadically as well.
Another holiday in Malaysia worth experiencing is the Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which is a Muslim holiday where you can meet the King and Queen of Malaysia personally. The line for this privilege can stretch for miles outside the palace in Kuala Lumpur, but is worth the wait. After all, how many opportunities do you get to meet a king? During this holiday, Muslims practice an “open house” where anyone can drop by whether you know the hosts or not and share a feast. The Hari Raya Aidilfitri is one of the most festive of Muslim holidays, occurring after the fasting month of Ramadan.
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Posted on January 23rd, 2008 by Fausto Fanto
Traveling Malaysia will give an altogether different experience. The two distinct parts of Malaysia can be explored separately. The Peninsular part constitutes the land that touches the border of Thailand and Singapore in Asian continent. The least populated East Malaysian province Sabah and Sarawak are separated from the mainland by the South China Sea. You will encounter the dense jungles of Sabah and Sarawak with plethora of plants and Wildlife. Do visit the Mt. Kinabalu that stakes its claim as the highest peak in South East Asia.
The Peninsula Malaysia attracts most of the visitors in Malaysia. And it is all because of the diversity in terms of people, culture and activities. Visitors like to travel Malaysia because it offers a comprehensive platform of modernity and history to be explored. If you wish to spend your days in cooler climate, you can head towards the Highland regions. For beach and sand freaks, Langkawi is the popular choice. Eastern coast feature many places like Kelantan province that offers you a nice opportunity for exploring the Malay life. Kota Bahru comprises of best of artistic values. For quenching the historical interest, one can turn towards the western coast which features the capital city Kuala Lumpur.
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Posted on November 12th, 2007 by razalie
Malaysia – The Tropical Paradise
Malaysia-The Tropical Paradise. A perfect citation for a perfect getaway. Malaysia, situated at the southern tip of Thailand, comprises of a mainland and groups of islands encircling the archipelago. Its humid tropical climate enables Malaysia to treasure one of the oldest canopying tropical forests, stretching throughout the peninsular. Mountains and highlands, stretching through the north and south, known as ‘Banjaran Titiwangsa’, formed the backbone of the peninsular. These natural habitat is possible due to the initiative taken by the authority in the preservation of forests as treasure for its future generations.
Due to its geographical advantage, Malaysia possesses many beautiful beaches and fascinating islands. Long stretches of white-sand beaches, and hundreds of islands is a paradise for beach lovers and marine enthusiasists. Islands such as Pulau Langkawi in Kedah, Pulau Perhentian in Terengganu, Pulau Tioman in Johor, naming a few, is an attractions for both local and foreign tourists.
Apart from islands and beaches, Malaysia is also an attractions for its highlands getaway vacations. Malaysia is proud of its cool and peaceful highland resorts for a great vacation retreats and an escape from the bustling city life. Apart from its cool and dense environment, these highlands offers their own unique attractions. - Cameron Highlands is famous for its tea plantations, flowers and vegetables farms and Genting Highlands is popular for its theme park and casinos.
For those interested in the beauty of nature, Malaysia offers attractions to Gunung Kinabalu (Mount Kinabalu), the highest summit in South-East Asia, and the Gunung Tahan Forest Reserve – one of the oldest jungles with its natural habitat of wildlife etc.
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