Malaysia

The Malaysian coast is teeming with exotic birdlife, sea creatures and it boasts a relaxed atmosphere like no other. Some of the most famous beaches here are:

1. Kapalai Beach, studded with rustic wooden chalets and hamlets at intervals
2. Sipadan Beach, which is home to hawksbill turtles, manta rays, parrotfish and barracudas
3. Rawa Island Beach and Lang Tengah Island Beach, known for their crystal clear waters, coral colonies and water-sports
4. Matakang Island Beach, which has the world’s first Underwater Postoffice 
5. Sapi Island Beach, where swimming, kayaking, sea-walking and cliff jumping are some of the most popular tourist activities
6. Cenang Beach, an upmarket beach where you can enjoy banana rides, paramotoring, jet skiing and paragliding.
7. Mabul Island, which is famous for being an important muck-diving site.
8.Turtle Beach, known for its turtle conservation and clear coast and
9.Mantantani Island, which is an Ornithologist’s paradise as many exotic species of birds visit here.

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Malaysia is blessed with an active and effervescent nightlife. Unlike Bali and Thailand, the nocturnal activities offered by the country have a charm of their own as opposed to in-your-face tub-thumping.

1. Gravity Club is by far the best club in Malaysia. It’s home to suave bartenders and renowned DJ’s.
2. The warehouse interiors of Play Club at The Roof, make it a unique pub experience that is surely a crowd-puller.
3. Bora Bora in Batu Ferringhi and Beach Blanket Babylon in Georgetown are plush beach bars.
4. Famous for its ambience and a high-end beverage section, Stratosphere @The Roof is a hotspot for pub goers.
5. Unlock the quaint world of speakeasies and sordid corners, in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot whose entrance is through a London-esque telephone booth!
6. The nightmarket sentiment of Malaysia adds a colourful vibe to the country’s evening sky. Petaling Street Market is like mini Chinatown. It’s canopied by paper lanterns and parasols, which add to the bazaar mood.
7. Kampung Baru Sunday Market is lively with bokeh lights and fairy lamps.

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The Malaysian landscape boasts a spectacular coast, home to some of the best beaches in South-East Asia.

1. For a luxe experience, beautiful waters and thrilling adventure sports, Langkawi is a must-visit.
2. If you’re more of a hippie/indie vibe seeker, head over to the quieter Perhentians.
3. To view the exotic wildlife of Malaysia, a la giant Monitor lizards, make a trip to Tioman Islands.
4. Layang-Layang is known for its pristine sands and water. It’s a secluded beach and is possibly the most superior scuba-diving site in Malaysia.
5. Sipadan is another famous site for water-sports. Its waters are teeming with rich marine life.
6. Redang boasts limpid waters and a well-preserved coral ecosystem.
7. Pulau Pangkor is loved by the locals for its decadent and rustic spirit.

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Malaysia has both economical and luxurious alternatives for a couple on their honeymoon. Some of these are:

1. The exotic beaches, the thrilling water-sports and the mystical Asah waterfall of Tioman Island, whose landscape is a beautiful painting splashed with jungles, mountains and streams
2. The turquoise waters and quaint villages of Langkawi also called Jewel of Kedah
3. A stay at the Nature Lodge, Sabah Rainforest, where couples get to reside amidst the lush greenery
4. An urban retreat at the luxe resorts of Kuala Lumpur
5. An exclusive Malaysian cruise where young couples can sit back and soak in the good life
6. The soft beige sands, rolling hills and sweeping views of Batu Ferringhi
7. The enchanting, deep forests of Taman Negara, where the blue of the sky marries the emerald of the thick woods and
8. The laidback, culture-rich area of Georgetown, known for its rustic nooks and forgotten corners.

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The beaches of Langkawi, Sipadan, Rawa Island, Lang Tengah Island et cetera, are conducive to various kinds of watersports. These include:

1. Snorkeling
2. Scuba Diving (Best-Layang Layang)
3. Kayaking
4. Motorboating
5. Speed boating
6. Banana Rides
7. Sea-walking
8. Paragliding
9. Paramotoring
10. Muck Diving (Mabul Island)
11. Jet Skiing (Cenang Beach)

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The famous temples are listed below:

1. Batu Caves, built within a limestone cavern, are a site of pilgrimage during the Thaipusam festival. It has a towering statue of Lord Hanuman.
2. The Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple in Melaka, is one of the oldest in the region.
3. The resplendent glass temple of Tebrau, which accepts idols of various religions and welcomes people of all faiths.
4. The Klang Perumal Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu is located in Selangor.
5. Sri Mahamariamman Temple, in Kuala Lumpur, is a highly ornate monument dedicated to Goddess Amman and
6. The Waterfall Temple in Penang, which sits atop a hill and has a waterfall in its vicinity. It’s dedicated to Lord Muruga.

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The best hiking trails in Malaysia are listed below:

1. Gasing Hill trail, in Bukit Gasing Forest Park, Petaling Jaya- It lets you choose between an easy 20 min hike and a ‘’killer’’ trail;
2. Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Kepong- With Rover Track being the most popular trail. The track later leads to Canopy Walk;
3. Puchong Hill, Bandar Puteri Puchong- A hidden gem, which encompasses a waterfall. Beware it may get precarious following rainfall;
4. Mt. Tok Wan, Seminyeh-A daunting experience for amateurs, but a thrilling trip for professional hikers;
5. Kutu Hill, Kuala Kubu Bahru-Includes bamboo forest trails, root climbing, ladder ascent and river crossings, and
6. Saga Hill, Taman Saga, Ampang-An exotic trail, studded with hills, streams and rivulets. The highlight here is a makeshift gym consisting of dumbbells and bars!

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