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Malaysia Popular Destinations
Located in South Asia, Malaysia is fest becoming one of the hottest tourist
destinations in Asia. Malaysia is a country, which is blessed with enthralling
natural beauty along with all the innumerable tourist attractions and as a result
of this the country attracts large number of visitors from all over the world.
Tourism is a thriving industry in the country and contributes significantly
to the economy of the country. Malaysia Popular Destinations are numerous and
all these places attract tourists from all over of the world. Some of the popular
destinations of Malaysia are
Malacca is one of the premier tourist destinations of Malaysia. It is a city
that boasts of a rich cultural and historical heritage. Several areas of the
city like the Waterfront area and Town Square are replete with remnants of the
past. You can find many historical buildings in the city that includes Stadthuys,
St. Paul's Church, Muzium Rakyat (People's Museum), Proclamation of Independence
Memorial, Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple, Jonker Walk, St John's Fort
and many more. One of the highlights of Malacca is that the city features a
seamless blend of tradition and modernity. Malacca is also famous for its islands
like Pulau Besar, Pulau Upeh and Air Keroh. All these islands are popular beach
destinations, which boast of breathtaking long sandy beaches and are paradise
for adventure sports lovers.
Sabah is the second largest state in East Malaysia and is also one of the popular
destinations of the country. There is no dearth of tourist attractions in the
state ranging from mesmerizing natural wonders to innumerable cultural and historical
landmarks. The state boasts of a rich cultural heritage, which is reflected
through landmarks like State Mosque, Sabah State Museum, Sabah Fountain Building,
Atkinson Clock Tower, and Signal Hill Observatory. Sabah is paradise for wildlife
lovers and the state is scattered with wildlife parks like Kinabalu Park, Tawau
Hills Park, Crocker Range National Park and Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, where
you can see some exotic animals and plants of the country.
If you love beaches and if you are a nature lover, then you have to visit Langkawi.
Located on the Andaman Sea, it is an archipelago that comprises of 99 islands.
The state is famous for its verdant and exotic beaches, lush and dense forests
and enthralling mountain ranges. Even a few years back, the state was inaccessible
for the tourists and is often referred as the "Malaysia's best kept secret".
It attracts millions of visitors from across the world and is a top contender
for the title of Malaysia's largest tourist draw.
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