The vibrant and exciting capital of Kuala Lumpur is an obvious draw for many of the holidaymakers landing in Malaysia. Blessed with an abundance of parkland, a buzzing Chinatown, high-end shopping and some of the best hotels in the country, KL will never fall out of favour with visitors. Luxury hotels offer the very best in Malaysian hospitality in areas such as KLCC (the commercial centre of the city) and Bukit Bintang, which both form part of the city’s Golden Triangle. For mid-range accommodation and budget hotels, you would be wise to consider districts such as Chinatown and Chow Kit, which still offer easy access to the main sights.
Penang is another popular urban destination. This island off the west coast is dotted with soaring temples, steamy forests, perfect beaches, and traditional districts where you can take a look at Malaysia’s fascinating past.
The holiday islands of Langkawi are ideal for those who plan to soak up the sunshine and relax on the sands, while adding a little Malaysian spice during day trips to some of Langkawi’s interesting sights. Hotels here are resort-style and many offer all-inclusive dining. Stay in stilted bungalows above the water or romantic hideaways among the palm trees on the shore.
Malacca City is another of Peninsular Malaysia’s major tourist destinations. With an intoxicating fusion of Portuguese, Dutch, British, Chinese and Indian food, architecture and culture, Malacca remains one of the most striking and remarkable cities in Malaysia. Stay here in one of the fine city hotels with colonial styling, where dark woods and whirring ceiling fans take you back to another era.
Across the Strait of Malacca, on Malaysian Borneo, are the cities of Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Kota Kinabalu is in the state of Sabah and offers a wealth of outdoor adventures, from the slopes of Mount Kinabalu to the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Kuching, in Sarawak, is an historic city; it offers easy access to the Semenggoh Orangutan Wildlife Centre – a popular place to see our loveable copper-haired cousins. Both cities feature hotels that cater for a range of styles and budgets.
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