Trip to Malaysia
A trip to Malaysia can be the holiday of a lifetime. This exciting country has all the great things tourists could look forward to on an exotic holiday. The things to do in Malaysia include diving, snorkeling, hiking in forests and mountains, playing water games, visiting modern cities, exploring colonial time towns, visiting historical sites, enjoying amusement parks, shopping at unbelievably low prices, experiencing culinary adventures with delicious street food, and exclusive restaurant food.
Malaysia has a very well-developed transport infrastructure, which has been developed even more with a special emphasis on developing tourism. There are buses and trains to most of the exclave tourist locations. A train or bus ticket is very affordable, and they are safe, convenient, and comfortable. Many of the exclusive tourist sites, such as Penang, are connected to the mainland, despite being islands, and all a tourist needs to do is book a bus ticket online.
So many things to do
There are many things to do in Malaysia and it is difficult to decide where to start. It is suggested that tourists fly directly to Kota Kinabalu international airport as this will give them access to tourist sites in the entire region.
Having reached Kota Kinabalu, tourists have three great things to do
The Best start to an exotic holiday would be an exploration of the city of Kota Kinabalu. This can be reserved for an evening visit to the Kinabalu waterfront, which is lined with bars, restaurants, and shopping malls. Tourists enjoy exploring the waterfront and sample cocktails, special drinks, and exotic food.
TunkuAbdul Rahman Marine Park
The best start of the best things to do in Malaysia is to visit the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. This exotic marine park spread around 6 islands is a beautiful place to visit. Marine life can be best experienced by snorkeling and scuba diving. Those who are not divers and have no prior experience need not be disappointed. PADU certified divers and trainers are available to guide and train novice and first-time divers. This unusual marine park is a great day’s outing and is just 20 minutes from the city center of Kota Kinabalu and can be reached by bus or cab from the city.
Mount Kinabalu
Another great thing to do in Malaysia is to climb the mighty beautiful Mount Kinabalu. This 13000-foot mountain is a moderately comfortable trek and a great hike up the mountain. There are exquisite flora and fauna to see along the way. The area around the mountain is also a national park. The 2-day trek is a marvelous experience in itself. There is a transit camp in Panalaban at the height of around 10000 feet, and weary hikers can sleep in the hostel and get a well-deserved rest. Tourists wishing to experience this thrill will need to get permission, and hiring a guide is compulsory.
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu is close to Borneo, and one of the great things to do in Malaysia is to take a train ride on a Borneo railway train. A heritage ride, this train ride from Tanjung Aru to Tenom is a thrilling journey as the train passes through forests and along the coast. An added surprise is the train ride to Beaufort, where tourists can go to this market town to shop for souvenirs and special gift items at very economical rates. Another exclusive market is the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft market for a unique shopping experience.
Kuala Lumpur
The next leg of the Malaysian adventure is on the mainland and tourists fly to Kuala Lumpur from Kota Kinabalu. There are so many things to do in the capital of Kuala Lumpur that it is amazing. Some of the great things to do in Malaysia in this beautiful bustling metropolis are to explore the Petronas. Visit Menara towers for breathtaking views of the city, especially in the evening. Visit the Museum of Illusions, the Batu caves, and spectacular markets because there is delicious street food. Tourists can get their bus tickets online and tour this exciting city by bus.
There are also daylong trips from Kuala Lumpur to Penang and to Melaka. Melaka is a colonial town and a thrill to explore and the other great thing to do is savor the street food. There are many things to do in Penang and the colonial town of George town is another great place. Tourists can prefer online booking their bus tickets from the redBus site and enjoy the facilities, the comfort, and the thrill of great memorable bus rides.
