Places to visit in Malaysia

By Allan

We are often asked what sights we think are worth seeing, which places we found interesting and what would we recommend doing. These are our thoughts. There is much more detail in our Journal for Malaysia.

The details may change so we suggest you check with a good guide book. We prefer the “Rough Guide” series because they are well written and kept up to date. You can get more information on www.roughguides.com

Clicking on the pictures expands them.

Kuala Lumpur

The Petronas Twin Towers dominate the KL Sky Line. Sultan Abdul Samad Building built in 1897 to house the British administration’s government offices.

Behind the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is the KL Tower which has a revolving restaurant on the top. The magnificent former railway station, built in 1911, is now a heritage hotel.

Thean Hou Temple, spectacularly extravagant colourful images of mythical creatures. Batu caves house Hindu temples built from 1891. The huge caverns attract hindu worshipers from all over Malaysia.

Pagoda at Genting Highlands in wonderful evening light. The Kuala Lumpur monorail system is a great way to get around the city and beat the traffic

Melaka

St Francis Xavier’s Church in Dutch Square. Masjid Kampung Kling Mosque on Harmony Street.

Tokong Cheng Hoon Chinese Temple in Harmony Street. General view of Harmony Street taken outside the Chinese Temple. The Mosque can be seen further up the street.

These colourful pedal power cyclos are a great way to see Melaka. The Geographer Inn offers a cool place to eat and relax.

Cameron Highlands

Tea plantions cover the rolling hills. Visits to the plantations include seeing the tea dried and processed and an opportunity to taste the final product in a well appointed visitors centre.