Ecotourism in Malaysia

Nature becomes the first victim of industrialization. Malaysia, with its rapid economic growth is pacing full steam ahead towards complete industrialization. Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital is one of the most modern Asian cities and has the tallest building in the world. However the success of Malaysia lies in its perfect preservation of ecology. The jungles are perfect example of the preservation of nature and they are the basis of ecotourism in Malaysia.

The Malaysian island Sabah is mainly famous for eco-tourism. Considered as the second largest state in Malaysia, the Maliau Basin Conservation Area is considered to be the oldest rainforest jungle in the world. A stroll through this forest exposes a wide variety of flora and fauna. This jungle is in fact so dense that sunlight does not penetrate into this jungle even at day time. Alternatively called as Sabah’s lost world, this pristine jungle is a major sightseeing place in the ecotourism map of Malaysia. The Mount Kinabalu National Park is another ecotourism destination.

Ecotourism in Malaysia would not be complete without referring to the Kuala Selangor Nature Park. Consisting of 5 walking trails, this is a huge sanctuary. Home to rare species of birds and animals, the park is a must visit for every tourist.

Boasting of five national parks, the beautiful island state- Johor features on top of the list of ecotourism venues in Malaysia. This state is well known for having the third largest mangrove forest in the world. You can witness mangrove crabs and crab eater macaws only here.

The rainforests of Sarawak are an ideal advertisement of the success of ecotourism in Malaysia. People flock here to see the very rare ape species known as “Man of the Forest”. Though Sumatra and Borneo islands are mainly identified as homes of this primate species, Sarawak nonetheless offers another sanctuary to this near extinct primate species.

Rafflesia is regarded as the world’s largest flower and the rainforests of Sarawak in Malaysia offers the unique opportunity to watch this rare flower in full bloom. The preservation of such flowery tress is a major reason that justifies why ecotourism in Malaysia is such a money spinner.

Accommodation in Malaysia
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