Of course a solo trip or one with your bae has its own sweet charm, but you have to agree- a vacation spent with your gang of friends is the vacation best spent! Now although there are numerous Malaysia tourist places that can be discovered with your family too, there are still others that you can and should only visit with your friends in tow, to extract as much fun from the trip as one can ever. Make a plan now, or better still just get your backpacks and set out already for witnessing the most exciting places in Malaysia to visit with friends.
These are top 7 Malaysia tourist places that you should explore with your friends at least once.
1. Taman Negara, Pahang
Not that every second spent with your gang is any less than an adventure, but if that’s how your group likes to roll- living off the edge, then Taman Negara in Pahang is the right Malaysia tourist place to be. Enjoy a range of thrilling activities here, starting from canopy walk and rapid shooting to night jungle trekking and tapir watching. The high roofed rainforest canopy and the extensive wildlife of the park will enhance your experience even more.
2. Time Capsule Retreat, Pahang
Making vacations a thing of the past, staycations have become the new way of traveling. Follow the trend and enjoy a unique and fun stay at the Time Capsule Retreat which is essential as it sounds. You will get to enjoy staying inside huge concrete cylinders, dressed up minimally but offering a world of enjoyment, especially when being aboard with your friends, making this unique accommodation option to no less than any of the fantastic Malaysia tourist places.
3. Sipadan, Sabah
Looking to cool off with a refreshing dive in the sea? Well, Sipadan is at your service. Voted among the top 5 diving destinations by divers from all over the world, this Malaysia tourist place is the perfect blend of tranquility and amusement. Offering hundreds of coral and thousands of fish species in its azure waters, this small island destination though can be traversed on foot in under 25 min, is vast in terms of beauty of natural diversity.
4. Johor
Johor is the ideal getaway for your gang if you want one Malaysia tourist place that can offer you everything – natural beauty with modern attractions directing a fun-filled vacation. From the thick jungles of Endau-Rompin national park spread in 50,000 hectares to the Johor Bahru metropolis, Johor offers a world of fun and activities for your whole gang. Attractions such as Legoland or Hello Kitty Theme Park, Sibu island with its exotic fish and coral reef, and Johor Premium Outlet the soaring shopping destination, Johor has you covered from all sides.
5. PulauJerejak, Penang
Known as Alcatraz of Malaysia in the olden days, PulauJerejak offers a one of a kind island holidaying experience that’s coupled with a rich history. This Malaysia tourist attraction has veiled behind its idyllic landscape the island that was once the home to the rejected. Lepers and the convicted were castaways here as unwanted. Albeit having such a dark history, the island is the owner of stunning beauty that is waiting to be explored. And if you and friends are up for it, you can even go ghost hunting to raise the adventure quotient!
6. Rafflesia Forest Reserve, Sabah
Located in Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, this is one of the most unique and must visit attraction in Malaysia. Featuring Rafflesia which is the largest flower in the world with a whopping weight of 22 pounds, is a rare sight to behold. Fortunately, you can get to see this massive flower at the Rafflesia Information Centre with only a short drive of two hours towards the south of Kota Kinabalu. However, keep in mind to check with the Forestry Department of the area beforehand, for the blooming period of the flower, to avoid the disappointment of missing it in its full glory; and for being nagged by your dear friends for dragging them up here for no reason!
But even though you still miss the golden opportunity, never mind. Crocker Range National park with its huge array of interesting wildlife is another great attraction of the locality, that you can definitely go see when here.
7. Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak
If you and your gang ever felt the urge to be in a picture perfect alien land like that in the movie Avatar, don’t miss out on Gunung Mulu National Park in Miri region of Sarawak. Giving you the ideal respite from the maddening city life, Gunung Mulu is one of those great sights, that offer you nature’s best. With peaceful green environment and extensive cave systems situated in the Borneo Rainforest, the scenic beauty is guaranteed to rev up your senses, leaving you wanting for more. Known for its rich biodiversity and for its distinguishing karst landscape, you are surely going to enjoy a lot exploring the region with your friends.
With all these options, planning a trip to Malaysia can be a bit overwhelming, especially for first time visitors. We’ve put together recommended Malaysia itineraries that will help you see the city’s highlights.
Time to explore the charm and glitz of Malaysia with an array of Malaysia tour packages and excursions by Akbar Travels designed for all tastes and budgets.
How many of these attractions would be on your Malaysia itinerary? If you’ve visited Malaysia, what were you favorite spots in Malaysia? If you have any questions about the itinerary or visiting Malaysia, just ask them in the comments below and as always we are happy to help!
Have you read?
- Malaysia Travel Guide
- Places to visit on a family trip to Singapore & Malaysia
- Top 8 attractions you cant miss in Malaysia
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