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Reflections: Traveling in Malaysia

Welcome to Malaysia - Truly Asia
Malaysia, combination of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak is a pleasant holiday destination for everyone to enjoy. Visitors are able to discover how developed Malaysia is; and also explore the world's oldest rainforests and unpolluted beaches and islands.

Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, is an enclave within the state of Selangor, on the central west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. In the middle of the city, located the Petronas Twin Towers, which is one of the tallest building in the world. At night it gives a spectacular view when the lights are lit up.

Along the Peninsular's coastline, visitors can find the fascinating beaches that offer a huge range of seaside relaxation from luxurious comfort resorts to deserted away-from-it-all beaches. Malaysia's islands are also well known as the diving paradise, offering prolific marine and coral life which rarely to be seen in other places in the world.

The cool and peaceful highland resorts make great vacation retreats. Cameron Highlands is the perfect, cool mountain hideaway distant from all the frantic rush of city life. Genting Highlands offers indoor and outdoor theme parks, hotels, golf course and a casino.

Sabah and Sarawak are exciting destinations with an abundance of natural and cultural treasures. Both are tropical paradises endowed with breathtaking natural beauty, that awaits nature lovers and adventurers.

BEACHES AT MALAYSIA

Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan Beach

Teluk Cempedak located just 5km from Kuantan town. With the white sandy beach and crystal clear water, makes it just another suitable place for water sports in Malaysia. Visitors can swim, fishing, sun-bathing and even jet-skiing at Teluk Cempedak. Along the beach, there are many stalls that sell souvenirs and local food. Visitors can stroll around and buy souvenirs at very reasonable prices.

Cherating Beach

Cherating is situated 47km from Kuantan, the capital city of Pahang, is one of the finest beach in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Cherating offers fine sand beach, crystal clear water and soothing cold breeze that can bring relaxation to the visitors. This is indeed a good destination to get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city and traffic jam.

Besides the nice atmosphere, Cherating also provides various choice of accommodation. There are budget hotels, chalets and five star hotels like Club Med which is one of the attractions in Cherating.


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