Malaysia has plenty of natural wealth. However, there are also plenty of iconic man-made marvels that are easily recognised and continues to impress the visitors. From Sarawak’s Darul Hana Bridge to the Malacca’s historic Christ Church, check out this list of must-see landmarks in Malaysia.
Yogyakarta (pronounced Jogjakarta, and also called Jogja) is a Special Region in Indonesia and was once its capital, between 1945 and 1949. It is one of six cities located in Central Java and was named after Ayodhya, an ancient Indian city from the epic Ramayana.
The tale of the legendary 20-ft white back crocodile, Bujang Senang, strikes fear into the hearts of those who read or hear of it. It’s also one of many reasons people flock to Jong’s Crocodile Farm & Zoo, the oldest, largest and finest captive breeding crocodile farm in Malaysia.
Borneo is home to many beautiful destinations and buildings that tick all the boxes for your Instagram feed. Recently, we dove deep into Instagram’s explore page and found these amazing shots of photogenic places in Borneo.
Malaysia two amazing beach retreats to visited, namely Pangkor Laut Resort, Perak and Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang.
Touted as the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia is a rare species of plant found mainly in Gunung Gading National Park Lundu and now also found in Kampung Temurang, Kampung Belimbing and Kampung Begu Padawan in Sarawak.
Niah is one of Sarawak’s smaller national parks, but it is certainly one of the most important, and has some of the most unusual visitor attractions. The park’s main claim to fame is its role as one of the birthplaces of civilisation. The oldest modern human remains discovered in Southeast Asia were found at Niah, making the park one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
As the name suggests, Wind cave got its name from the constant rush of wind blowing through its chambers as the cave has openings on both ends. Located in Bau, it is just mere minutes drive away along Bidi road and the signposts easily guide you there. There is a big parking area at the entrance and stalls selling food and drink, as this is one of the favourite weekend spots for city folks to come for a relaxing time with the family. Apart from the great natural beauty of the surroundings, this nature reserve also has a small beach area along the river that runs past the entrance and this is where most of the water fun activities take place.
Nicknamed Pearl of the Orient, Penang is one of Malaysia’s preferred destinations, especially for its rich heritage. Our recent visit to the Island state took us to some of its iconic places of interest, all of them steeped in history of Penang’s colourful past.
One of the famed national parks for its botanical diversity Lambir Hills National Park in Miri is a wonderful recreational area with waterfalls and pockets of hill slopes for excellent picturesque experience and naturally. With a land area of 6952 hectares, it is one of the smaller parks in Sarawak.
