If planning to tour Southeast Asia, it is essential that you also have Malaysia as part of your plans. After all, this part of the world offers diverse attractions on both old and new. And there is a lot more to Malaysia tourism than meets the eye. It narrows to acquainting yourself with what Malaysia offers the tourism sector before booking an air ticket alone or with your loved ones.
It is easy to wonder what makes Malaysia a standout tourist destination in Southeast Asia. Well, Malaysia is home to a diverse cultural ethnicities such as Malay, Chinese, and Indians. If this is not enough, the Asian ethnicities have integrated into a special blend such as Mamak, Peranakan, and many others.
The country boasts numerous cultural festivals, people who speak different languages and traditions that you will never find any other place in the world. Despite these differences in culture, religion, and race, the people live harmoniously through it all.
As we cover the topic of cultural diversity, with the vast amount of ethnicities, comes traditional cuisine as well. Among the many reasons Malaysia tourism is blossoming is that every cuisine is packed with flavor and spices such as Nasi Lemak, highly regarded as the national dish of Malaysia.
If you’ve done your homework, you probably already know about the 13 states in Malaysia. So you can imagine how many dishes there are. Not to mention endless amounts of hawker centers, day and night markets frequented by people of all races, cultures and class and filled with endless amounts of stress for to choose from.
Of course, you can never forget about the stunning islands and beaches in Malaysia. Actually, there are spectacular islands located off the East Coast of the Peninsular as well as Sabah in East Malaysia. You’d be surprised to learn that Malaysia’s islands are ranked amongst the top 10 diving destinations in the world?
Sipadan Island is widely known for its underwater biodiversity and pristine reefs all round. Hotels are everywhere you decide to visit in Malaysia and you will surely find an international hotel chains or a local homestay, at the very least.
There are numerous reasons why you should consider visiting Malaysia at some point in your life. From history and culture to the stunning islands and beaches, there is definitely something for you and your loved ones.