Dynamic cities, fabulous food, beautiful beaches, idyllic islands and national parks with wildlife-packed rainforests – all of this can be found in Malaysia.
here is a lot to impress cultural vultures, which is greatly impacted by the city’s cosmopolitan makeup. Everywhere you look, you can see elements of Malay, Chinese, and Indian culture, from hawker stands offering delectable street cuisine to expansive Chinese night markets and the call to prayer. Secluded tribesmen in the far north seem a million miles away from the hubbub of the capital, while the Petronas Towers tower over the stunning Kuala Lumpur skyline.
Malaysia is geographically separated between Borneo and the Malaysian peninsula by the South China Sea because of its location on the equator. The dense rainforest that covers most of the continent is one of the biodiverse areas on earth and is said to be home to 20% of all known animal species. A naturalist could devote a dozen lifetimes to researching the local natural wonders.
One of only four orangutan sanctuaries in the world, Sepilok in Borneo, provides a unique window into the private lives of these wild animals. An enjoyable diversion from the oppressive humidity of the tropics is climbing Mount Kinabalu, the tallest summit in the area, in the Cameron Highlands.
There are so many beaches to choose from that sunbathers are spoiled for choice. In contrast to Langkawi, which offers creature comforts along with world-class hotels, the East coasts and islands offer undeveloped Robinson Crusoe beaches bordering on dense jungle.
Best Time to visit Malaysia & Borneo
Bhutan is often thought to be best visited in the spring, between March and May, or in the fall, between September and November. The weather is typically pleasant dry and mild during these months, and the naturally stunning scenery is at its most breathtaking. It can be freezing chilly in the winter and rainy in the summer (the annual monsoon tends to hit between June and August)
Best Time
Monsoon Season
Beach Season
Wildlife
All year around
