Malaysia's favorite tourist attractions have many similarities with our country, ranging from culinary, traditions, to culture. Although it has many similarities, Malaysia remains one of the favorite destinations for Indonesian holidays.
If you look at the cost, a vacation to Malaysia is indeed affordable like a vacation in Indonesia. In fact, the cost is much cheaper than traveling to Eastern Indonesia, you know! The language is also almost the same so that Indonesian tourists don't have to worry about the language barrier while on vacation here. This time Pergi.com will provide recommendations for favorite Malaysian tourist attractions for your traveling guide. Really worth visiting, deh!1. Petronas Twin Towers
Yes, one of these Malaysian icons is a must-visit. Especially if you are on your first vacation to Malaysia. In fact, the Petronas Twin Towers once juxtaposed the title of the tallest tower in the world in 1998-2004, you know! However, the title has now been usurped by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
The attraction of malaysia's favorite tourist attractions is the air bridge that connects 2 towers, namely on the 41st and 42nd floors. You can go to this 170-meter-high Malaysian tourist destination by bus, train, or rent a vehicle.
If you want to see the beauty of the glittering lights that adorn this 88-story building, come at night. Around the building there is also a green garden and fountain that can make your photos even cooler. Petronas Tower is one of the most favorite destinations to celebrate the new year in Southeast Asia.
To board this tower, tourists must purchase tickets for RM80 for adults and RM33 for children (prices may change). From a height, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Kuala Lumpur. This place opens at 9 am, but many have been in line since 6 am because the ticket quota is limited. Understandably, this tourist spot is indeed very popular among tourists.2. Kek Lok Si Temple
This favorite Malaysian tourist spot is also known as the Temple of Great Bliss. The main attraction of Kek Lok Si Temple is the pagoda building consisting of 7 floors. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. The design is very beautiful, a blend of Chinese, Burmese, and Thai cultures.
The entrance ticket to the temple, which contains 10,000 alabaster and bronze Buddha statues, is around RM2. This popular tourist spot in Penang also has a bronze statue of Dewi Kwan Im as high as 30.2 meters. To get to this place of worship, you can take a taxi or bus.3. Langkawi Cable Car
A trip to Malaysia is not complete if you haven't tried to take the cable car to the top of the second highest mountain in Langkawi. With an altitude of 709 meters above the sea, you will cross tropical forests and beautiful waterfalls. When the weather is clear, tourists can even see Indonesia in the southwest direction and Thailand in the north. The 2.2 km journey will be 20 minutes away.
At the beginning of the trip to this favorite Malaysian tourist spot, maybe you will feel a turbulent stomach because of the height of this cable car. But after getting used to it, the trip will feel pleasant because the scenery presented is so mesmerizing.
The tip for a vacation here is to use comfortable clothes and footwear because the journey to the suspension bridge is quite far. Langkawi Cable Car opening hours vary. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays are open at 10 o'clock; Wednesday opens at 12 o'clock; and Friday-Sunday opens at 9:30 a.m. However, these operating hours depend on weather conditions. If there is a strong wind, usually the service will be stopped.
It is about 30 minutes from the center of Kuah City and 15 minutes from Langkawi International Airport by taxi or private vehicle. The ticket fee varies depending on the type of gondola you're riding, but ranges from RM30 to RM550 to hire a VIP gondola.4. Batu Caves (Gua Batu)
This favorite Malaysian tourist spot is actually a holy place for Hindus. For this reason, its visitors are obliged to wear decent clothes. When wearing revealing clothes, tourists can still enter by renting cloth for rent.
Batu Caves is a limestone cave consisting of 3 main caves and several small caves. This icon in Selangor has a very iconic 42.7-metre gold-plated statue of Lord Murugan. To enter the cave, you have to climb 272 steps which are quite steep but instagramable because they are painted colorfully.
When you go up, you will encounter many wild monkeys roaming around. Be warned because wild monkeys sometimes like to take visitors' innates. Even so, this place is well worth a visit. Bring enough drinking water because the journey up the stairs to the top will be quite tiring.
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Every year, Batu Caves is always used as a thaipusam festival venue. This celebration is one of the Hindu festivals held in Malaysia besides Deepavali. For 2019, the Thaipusam Festival will be celebrated on January 21. In other words, you still have time to book a ticket to Malaysia!
In this celebration, you can see an extreme ritual where people hook iron rods and metal hooks to the skin of their bodies. In fact, some stick thin iron rods through both cheeks as a symbol of the spear that Goddess Parwati gave to Lord Murugan. Hiii, that's it!
The action was carried out in the context of penance against Lord Murugan. Generally, those who perform the show are in a trance, aka possessed by subtle spirits. So, they don't feel pain.
The location of Batu Caves is about 13 km from Kuala Lumpur City. To reach this place, you can use a train, bus, or taxi. Batu Caves is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.5 p.m. Redang Island
If you have a hobby of diving, traveling to Redang Island is the right choice. Besides having many good spots for diving, the sea around this island is also very clear equipped with a variety of beautiful marine life. Although the cost of a vacation here is quite a drain on your pocket, you can get an unforgettable vacation experience.
Lodging in this favorite Malaysian tourist spot is indeed quite expensive because almost all resorts on Redang Island have snorkeling and diving facilities. If you want to take beautiful underwater photos, you can even rent an in-water camera to the inn. To get here, you can take a ship from Tanjung Merang, the journey takes 40 minutes.6. The Habitat Penang Hill
This favorite Malaysian tourist spot is very suitable as a cool family tourist destination. You can introduce nature and forests to your child in a fun way. The Habitat Penang Hill is an educational tourist spot where visitors can see the forest, the beauty of the variety of flora, and the amazing sea view.
While here, you can ride The Canopy Walk to feel the sensation of walking at high altitude across the forest. This ride is made from environmentally friendly materials that do not damage the surrounding plants and flora, you know. You can also ride other rides such as Butterfly Bank, The Red Garden, and Fragrance Garden.
To enter this tour, visitors can take the cable car from the foot of Penang Hill. The Habitat Hill admission ticket is around RM30 to RM50 and is open from 9am to 7pm.
Book Tickets to Malaysia7. Precarious Highland
In Genting Highland, you can find a variety of interesting tours. Starting from lodging, restaurants with local and international culinary choices, casinos, playgrounds, nature tours, to shopping tours. No need to go all the way to Las Vegas, because this place is no less glamorous and entertaining.
It is located about 51 km from the center of Kuala Lumpur City. To reach this favorite Malaysian tourist spot, you can use express bus transportation with a one-way ticket. If you rent a vehicle, you can stop at Awana and continue the journey to the top by cable car.
Genting Highland is nicknamed the city of entertainment or The City of Entertainment because of its many tourist options. Tips for a vacation to Genting Highland to make it even more fun is to bring enough money. Don't go all the way here, you can't enjoy and visit all the facilities.8. Penang National Park
Penang National park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna typical of the tropics. The area of this favorite Malaysian tourist spot is around 1,213 hectares and is a turtle breeding ground at Kerachut Beach and Kampi Beach.
