Located in the south eastern part of Asia, Malaysia is a beautiful country. It shares its borders with countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Malaysia is a country where you will find people from all ethnic backgrounds in the world. It has a very rich culture that has the influence of many other cultures on it. In the past few years, Malaysia has reinvented itself as the favourite tourist spot for people who are looking for a holiday destination where they can get a mix of history, culture and natural beauty with all the trappings of a comfortable vacation like good hotels, great food and good shopping experience.

Let’s have a look at some of the main attractions of Malaysia:

Kuala Lumpur: If you are coming from abroad, then there is a good chance that your plane will land in this city. Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia and provides the perfect blend of the colorful heritage and amazing modern facilities. The soaringly high Petronas Towers which have become the symbol of Malaysia are in this city. There are many shopping malls, enchanting temples, small colonial churches and mosques in this city which you must visit.

Ipoh: Around 180 km away from Kuala Lumpur lays a town called Ipoh that was established by Chinese miners. There are two Buddhist temples called Perak Tong and Sam Poh Tong in this town which are a must visit for every tourist.

Cameron Highlands: This place lies around 160 kilometers away from Kuala Lumpur. It has a great climate and you will simply fall in love with the Orchids, tea gardens, natural scenery and waterfalls of this place.

Sabah: Situated in the northeastern end of Borneo Island, it is second largest city in the country. It is the home of many primitive tribes. You can go for a trek on Mt. Kinabalu. The peak of this mountain provides the most amazing view of forests lying below and far away sea. Sabah has another tourist city called Sandakan. You can also go to the Turtle Islands National Park. This is the place where every year, turtles lay their eggs in the sand. You can also go to Sepilok Orang Otang Rehabilitation Center and Gomantong Caves.

Georgetown: Located around 290 kilometers away from the nation’s Capital Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown lies on the Penang Island. This is actually a beautiful seaport with many tourist attractions like Malay Mosque, St. George's Church, Clock Tower, Ft. Cornwallis etc.

Melaka: Just 150 km away from Kuala Lumpur, Melaka is one of the oldest cities in the country. Also known as the “City of Dreams”, Melaka has a lot of heritage architecture and culture to offer. It has the oldest Chinese Temple in Malaysia called Cheng Hoon Teng. This temple is worth visiting for its centuries old architecture.

Apart from these, Malaysia has hundreds of other attraction which you can enjoy with your friends and family. Malaysia has something for everyone. Doesn’t matter if you are a 5 year old kid or an eighty year old, you will love Malaysia.