Malaysia is one of the countries that is one of the favorite holiday destinations for Indonesian tourists. This is also supported by ticket promos by airlines. So many domestic travelers choose a vacation to Malaysia instead of going to a domestic destination because the price of flight tickets is the same or even much cheaper.
In addition to the ticket price factor, Malaysia also has a variety of interesting attractions and tourist attractions that are not to be missed. Malaysia is famous as one of the countries in Asia that has a variety of tribes, religions, and cultures. Despite the large number of keragam, they can live side by side and peacefully. For those of you who are planning to vacation in Malaysia, there are 10 tourist attractions in Malaysia that you should visit, namely: 10. Kota BharuKota Bharu
Kota Bharu is often a stopover place for travelers to visit the beautiful Perhentian Islands. Located in Peninsular Malaysia near the Thai border, Kota Bharu offers its own unique charm, be it in the form of attractions, shopping centers, and also culinary. In Kota Bharu there is a lot of history and culture of Kelantan relics with one of the famous museums being the Royal Museum. The museum offers many luxurious royal family photographs and artifacts and a unique wooden palace located inside.
Walking along the streets of Kota Bharu, don't forget to visit the Central Market which is the largest market here. In this market, there are many colorful food and fruit vendors.
For those of you who want to enjoy water tourism, you can visit Cahaya Bulan Beach and Gunung Stong State Park. In both of these locations you can enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, rafting, and scuba diving located on Japanese shipwrecks from the Pacific War9. MelakaMelaka
Holding an important position on the super busy sea route between India and China on the southwest coast of Malaysia, Melaka was usurped for centuries by the governments of India, Portugal, England and the Netherlands. This makes this city so attractively packaged by Malaysia both in terms of architecture and culture because it is a valuable cultural heritage.
Known as a mixed place of diverse cultures, Melaka consists of several districts, each of which has different features of attractions. Portuguese relics are characterized by charming villas, historic churches and the remains of old fortifications.
In the Chinese quarter there is a Chinese temple namely cheng hoon teng temple and also one of the largest Chinese cemeteries outside the country of China. The Dutch district leaves some Dutch heritage architecture on the east side. In addition, each cultural zone has its own traditions and festivals such as the Portuguese "Intrudu" and the Chinese New Year.8. KuchingKuching
Kuching is the largest city in Borneo. Kuching is famous for its tropical rainforests where tourists can do tracking and recreation in the outdoors. Considered the cleanest city in Malaysia, Kuching presents a unique urban layout with skyscrapers and modern architecture and is surrounded by lush forests.
The city is located on the banks of the Serawak River with beautiful views of the park and also historical places such as Margherita Fort and Astana Palace. Along the waterfront, you can find food vendors, fountain musicals, observation towers and open-air theaters. You can enjoy historical Chinese temples, markets, food stalls and many antique and handicraft shops on the oldest street of Kuching.7. Kota KinabaluKota Kinabalu
As the State Capital of Sabah in Borneo Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu is a thriving tourist destination because it is close to tropical islands, rainforests, wildlife refuges, national parks and Malaysia's highest peak, Mount Kinabalu.
Commonly called KK by locals, Kota Kinabalu has a small town center that has several landmarks and also an observatory with a beautiful view.
Most of the main attractions of KK are outside the city such as Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre and Kinabalu National Park, which offer wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, tigers, orangutans and elephants as well as outdoor adventures such as camping, jungle trekking, mountain climbing, rafting and river walking by cruise ship.
Just minutes from the city, you can find Tunku Abdul Rahman Park has five small islands ideal for snorkeling, diving, swimming and sailing. You can also visit Monsopiad Cultural Village to experience the traditions and culture of the indigenous kadazan tribe.6. Cameron HighlandsCameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands in the Titiwangsa Mountains is one of the oldest tourist attractions in Malaysia. Built with the concept of a fascinating British garden, this beautiful plateau offers lush landscapes, colorful flower plantations, tea plantations, forests, lakes, wildlife habitats, and outdoor recreational facilities.
The road to Cameron Highlands is fairly good so it is easily accessible by buses, cars, mini vans and taxis. During the journey to this location, you can see a beautiful green scenery.
There is also a Time Tunnel Gallery which displays the history of the development of Cameron's society. One of the famous locations here is Mount Brinchang and Tanah Rata. Mount Brinchang offers a very eye-refreshing view of the plateau. While Mossy Forest offers a jungle track where you can enjoy the sensation of exploring the forest ecosystem with beautiful waterfall views.
As a major producer of tea and flowers from Malaysia, Cameron Highlands has many tea plantations and flower gardens, there are also vegetable gardens, orchards, butterfly gardens, and honey farms accessible to tourists. There is also a golf course here for you golf lovers.5. State ParksState Parks
The State Park is famous for being the oldest tropical rainforest in the world. An ecotourism that offers adventure as the most popular destination. Here, you can adventure in the wild while enjoying an ecosystem of rare plants, exotic birds and some rare animals such as the Malayan Tiger, Asian Elephant, and Sumatran Rhinoceros.
There are various interesting ways to enjoy wildlife tourism namely by hiking, fishing, exploring caves and 4WD safaris. One of the popular things you should try here is to visit the Canopy Walk, a long suspension bridge located above the treetops. Walking along this bridge, you can enjoy the exotic view of flocks of birds flying freely in the air.
There are also night safari facilities to see plants that only bloom at night, glow in the dark mushrooms, and nocturnal creatures such as owls, leopard cats, and water dragons. You don't need to worry about culinary because there is a floating restaurant on the Kula Tahan River.4. PenangPenang
Penang Island is a popular tourist destination due to the historical diversity in George Town. Located along the world's shipping lanes, the city has a variety of cultural, architectural and culinary colors. When deciding to visit Penang, you should really explore the city, whether it's by car, bicycle, bus, or taxi.
Some of the locations that you can visit when in Penang are the Botanic Gardens, Bird Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden, Supreme Bliss, and batu white sandy beachFerringhi located along the northern coast.
It's incomplete to visit penang without trying to ride a rickshaw while walking through George Town, enjoying the classic architecture of English heritage. Have your camera ready when touring here. Occasionally stop by a restaurant, market or bar for signature cuisine as Penang is famous as a place for culinary mixes from around the world.3. Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, as the capital of Malaysia has a lot of tourist attractions that are not to be missed. While in Kuala Lumpur, don't forget to visit Kuala Lumpur Railway Station which has a very unique design, a mixture of western and eastern architecture. When else to experience riding a train with facilities like in Japanese dramas?
In addition to trying the sensation of riding a train, some of the things you can do in Kuala Lumpur include visiting Thean Hou Temple, feeling the sensation of shopping at Berjaya Times Square, visiting the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, visiting manara KL, Taman Burung, Merdeka Square, Batu Caves, and the Petronas Twin Towers which are icons of Malaysia.
Oh yes, another favorite location for tourists to shop in Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang. Bukit Bintang offers a variety of malls, shopping, culinary, and entertainment from morning to night.2. LangkawiLangkawi
