Tourism - Focus on Malaysia

Asia - in particular, South East Asia - has always beenNational Park which is a World Heritage site. This rain
a hot favorite with tourists from industrialized worldforest stretches over more than 2000 acres of land;
due to a sort of colonial aura it had acquired in thethe flora and fauna here has evolved over more than
past and also due to the exotic culture this area offersa hundred million years undisturbed by man or by any
to the jaded senses of people from the industrializednatural calamity. There are a number of other rain
nations. Malaysia is a fine example of this small countryforests that are declared as National Parks in various
getting attention due to its transformation.parts of the country; Bako National Park is much
Malaysia is a very intriguing country. It is modern yetsmaller than Tama Negara but is very interesting; it has
immersed in old traditions and culture, a melting pot ofa large number of attractive features - it has beaches,
races and religions yet moving on in a determinedwaterfalls, parks, dense forest areas, everything.
manner towards a modern all-embracing society, aAway from the coastal regions, Malaysia is a
country at once proud of the old heritage and also ofmountainous country, especially in the Eastern
its high standing in the modern world.Malaysia. Mount Kinabalu - one of Southeast Asia's
The Peoplehighest mountains - is in Malaysia. There are many
Malaysia is situated in the South China Seas and islimestone hills with labyrinths of caves. One of them
surrounded by China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia,near the capital, Kuala Lumpur, is a popular tourist spot.
Thailand, Indonesia, etc. It is quite natural therefore thatThe main cave here is the holy shrine of a Hindu deity,
over decades Malaysia has received a large influx ofLord Subramanian. You approach the shrine by
people from these surrounding countries; during theclimbing 272 steps in the hill side; recently at the foot of
British rule, a large number of Indians had also beenthe hill is a colossal statue of the deity has been
brought over and they also had settled down Theinstalled. One of the extensive limestone cave
result has been a bubbling melting pot of Malays,systems in the Eastern Malaysia, Mulu Caves, is also a
Indians, Chinese, Thais and many others races. Thepopular tourist destination.
majority of Malaysians are Muslims but there is a largeThe Nation
following of Hindu and Buddhist religions also. In theMalaysia is not all forests and caves and beaches!
past this melting pot had, at times, become too hot andMalaysia has a throbbing commercial and industrial
had started boiling over. However, the wisdom andactivity and its cities reflect the modernity in an
sagacity of the leaders has managed to bring aboutawe-inspiring fashion. The ultra modern Petronas
more harmonious relations within this diversity. In fact,Towers, KL Tower, etc are not exceptions; there is
this diversity has made social life more colorful withmore of this modernity reflected everywhere. Visit the
various festivals of different religions being performedPutrajaya, the administrative capital of the country and
with gusto.you will be surprised to see the tremendous effort
The Landmade to blend modernity with the traditional
Malaysia enjoys a large coastline and has beautifularchitectural styles as well as futuristic ecological
beaches with soft white sand. Malaysia is very popularplanning.
among international tourist for the excellent beaches;Visit some of the most luxurious malls where
there are a number of marine parks where dazzlinginternational brands are jostling and also visit the
corals and many aquatic species such as the moraybustling night markets and the Chinatown where
eels, the clown fish, black-tip sharks, rock groupers, etcfeverish bargaining in roadside stalls is done; you will
are in abundance. Malaysia has some of the oldestunderstand the meaning of modernity living side-by-side
rain forests in the world such as the Taman Negarawith the traditions.