Malaysia - how many wonderful words are dedicated to this country, glorifying its splendor and fabulous beauty. Are you tired of gray everyday life and dreaming of a fairy tale? Then you are definitely here. Unprecedented hospitality, an unforgettable gastronomic experience, an unusual combination of the noise of the metropolis and the mysterious silence of the idyllic islands, beautiful beaches and national parks with rich wild tropical forests - all this can be found in Malaysia. You will not find so many diverse sensations that will not leave anyone indifferent in any country.
Reasons you should definitely be here
Despite the fact that the entrance to the tale is always vigilantly guarded by the all-seeing eye of the guards and it takes a lot of effort to step into its sacred possessions, in this case we are incredibly lucky - you do not even have to apply for a visa if the purpose of your visit is tourism for a period not exceeding 30 days. A huge number of tourists annually arrive in the cities of Malaysia for the purpose of shopping, because the Malaysia Mega Sale festival is held here, where tourists will find many surprises: discounts, special offers, a large entertainment program.
But shopping is just a small aspect of the miracles this country is ready to offer you, because there are so many other reasons why Malaysia is one of the best places to relax, and today our tour passes through the largest cities. In the presented photos of the cities of Malaysia, you can see with your own eyes the splendor of this mysterious country.
And the journey begins with the capital.
Bright and mysterious Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest of the cities of Malaysia with a population of more than 1, 800, 000 people. Located in the picturesque Klang Valley at the confluence of the Gombak and Klang rivers. It is not known for certain when or by whom the city was founded, but it is generally believed that this happened in 1857, when a Chinese miner hired in search of tin established a settlement called Kuala Lumpur ("dirty shine"). Within a month, all but 17 researchers died of malaria and other tropical diseases, but the tin they found attracted more miners, and the settlement was developed. It’s hard to imagine how in 400 years it could turn into a magnificent metropolis, representing a bizarre combination of sparkling skyscrapers, colonial architecture and a wide variety of natural attractions that attract millions of tourists from all over the world.
The city is divided into numerous areas, and its main center is called the Golden Triangle, known as a shopping and entertainment center with many high skyscrapers, shopping centers and world-class hotels. It includes one of the main shopping areas, where hundreds of shops, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels are concentrated, attracting tourists to the Kuala Lumpur City Center (abbreviated KLCC) - the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the entertainment, financial and business center of the city. The center of the most popular attractions of Malaysia makes it extremely popular among tourists.
You won’t be bored here - sightseeing, shopping, fine cuisine, entertainment. Here are the twin towers of Petronas (the tallest double skyscrapers in the world).
On the outskirts of the city is a holy place for Hindus - Batu Caves. This unique attraction is a Hindu temple complex in caves in Malaysia and the largest outside of India. The caves themselves were formed more than 400 thousand years ago.
In addition to the fact that Kuala Lumpur has many musical theaters, art galleries and a wide variety of places for sports and recreation, it will also offer you an abundance of gastronomic delights - thousands of restaurants and cafes will delight you with unthinkable delicacies.
City and port in Malaysia
Forty kilometers from Kuala Lumpur is Port Klang, known in the colonial period as Port Swittenham. It is the largest port in Malaysia and one of the twenty largest ports in the world. Over its rich history, the city has experienced many ups and downs. At the dawn of history, he suffered from outbreaks of malaria due to the environment of swamps and mango forests, and after the bombing of World War II, it was almost destroyed. But he honorably survived all the hardships and turned into the most important modern port city.
Despite the fact that a significant part of the infrastructure is occupied by port facilities, you will find how to spend time with benefit, because the city has many religious churches of important historical value and other attractions.
Georgetown
Georgetown, the capital of Penang, is located in the northeast of Penang Island. The city was founded in 1786 and became the first British commercial port in the Far East. Over 500 years of its history, absorbing the influence of Asia and Europe, it has grown from a small Malaysian village into the largest unique metropolis with a multicultural heritage and a bizarre combination of multinational traditions that fill every corner of the city. If you like cities filled with the mysterious atmosphere of rich history, this city should be on your list for a must visit.
He seemed to freeze in time, fancifully admitting a modern lifestyle to the special world. Numerous Chinese, Indian and Sikh temples are combined with luxurious shopping centers, fashionable hotels and restaurants.
In 2008, Georgetown was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are more than 12, 000 ancient buildings, consisting of Chinese shops, residential quays, churches, temples, mosques and great British colonial government offices and monuments, most of which are located in the historic Lebuh-Acheh enclave and you can take a walk to explore them.
A visit to Fort Cornwallis fortress, which was built in 1786 on the site of the first landing of the British captain Francis Light and the Queen Victoria Memorial, will leave an unforgettable experience. The splendor of the temples of the Dragon of the Mountains, Sri Mariamman, Wat Chayyamangkalaram, where the third largest statue of the reclining Buddha in the world is located, and many other temples you will recall more than once. This city, of course, you should add to your list of cities in Malaysia, a must visit.
A city famous for its tin mining
Ipoh - the capital of Perak - has long been an important city and is included in the list of major cities in Malaysia. Turning the pages of history, we can see it as the second administrative center after the British colonial era after Kuala Lumpur. At first, its importance was that it was the center of world tin mining (you can get acquainted with a large collection of fossils, tin ore, minerals and precious stones at the Geological Museum of the city). In the future, Ipoh acquired the importance of a tourist center, it will meet you now with many attractions that attract tourists from all over the world.
The main attraction is the main mosque of the state, the minaret of which reaches 38 meters in height, and the mosaic baths amaze with their exquisite beauty. In the shade of luxurious greenery, modern structures, fashionable hotels and entertainment centers have taken refuge. Forty kilometers from the city, bypassing the limestone hills surrounding the city under the guise of serious silent guards in a halo of gray haze, you will find yourself in the fairy kingdom of Kelly's castle.
Do not miss the opportunity to visit the village of Tambun near the city, which is famous for its natural hot springs, and the nearby Tambun caves will give you a unique opportunity to touch the drawings painted on the walls of the cave more than 2000 years ago.
