Malaysia Truly Asia

Rightly described as 'Truly Asia' Malaysia offers a uniquely asian experience being a melting pot of various different asian cultures. Malaysia has always been on my list of places to visit and if I were to write about the 5 things I would want to experience in Malaysia, they would certainly be:

1.       Bungee Jump from the Petronas Twin Towers
2.       Try Dive at Sipadan Island
3.       Visit the world’s largest cave chamber at Mulu National Park
4.       Spend a day at Genting Highlands
5.       Attend the Rainforest World Music Festival at Sarawak Cultural Village

The Petronas Twin Towers are the national identity of Malaysia and stand tall at a height of 451.9m above street level, thus being the world's tallest twin structure and fifth tallest skyscraper.  In one of my previous posts ‘The adventurous side of ME’ I have mentioned my  to-do list and Bungee jumping has been on it since a long time now. I have seen videos of people jumping off the twin towers and have been nothing but mesmerized! Now that I think of it, being a thrill seeker I cannot wait to experience it.

Sipadan Island has been rated as one of the world’s best diving sites. As per the Malaysia Tourism website, ‘the island boasts a truly magical and breathtaking underwater experience.’ There are several exciting dive spots in the area and one of its most thrilling features is the Drop Off, where knee-high water suddenly gives way to a 600m drop. Being a complete water baby I absolutely love beaches and have scuba diving on my to-do list as well. I cannot think of a better place to get introduced to the sport!

Mulu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses a remarkable collection of natural treasures including the Sarawak Chamber, which is the world's largest cave chamber. It is so huge that it can accommodate as many as 40 Boeing 747 aircrafts! (Well, now that’s HUGE!) I have been to caves in Cherapunji and Ha Long bay before but a cave this size is a true natural wonder and one that is definitely not to be missed!

Genting Highlands is one place I have wanted to visit ever since I was a child and remember looking at the glossy images of various rides in travel brochures in awe. I am a big fan of theme parks and rides! Unfortunately the outdoor theme park is currently closed as they are constructing the world’s first Twentieth Century Fox theme park in its place (which sounds even more exciting! :D) but other rides and attractions are still open as usual. It is a popular hill resort located at the top of Ulu Kali Mountain. It is just an hour’s drive away from the busy capital - Kuala Lumpur and houses a wide range of entertainment, dining and retail options making it just the perfect weekend getaway.  There is something for everyone here from theme parks to casinos.

Sarawak cultural village hosts the Rainforest World Music Festival and is one of the top 10 scenic outdoor venues. The festival has an impressive line-up of renowned international artists and has also been voted for the fourth consecutive year, as one of the ‘25 Best International Festivals’ by renowned world music magazine, Songlines. The village itself is an award winning live museum which displays the rich cultural heritage of the area and also has a cultural performance twice a day. This village also hosts the World Harvest Festival.

So here it is! These are the things I would do if I had to choose only 5 things I would like to experience in Malaysia.

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Sources:  Tourism Malaysia, Rainforest World Music Festival
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