2006-09-28 22:31:45 · 19 answers · asked by aaron f 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Malaysia
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2006-09-29 10:05:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Go to the elephant sanctuary which is a couple hours from Kuala Lumpur. You will be able to come up close to them, feed them and pat them. You will see them being bathed and you will be able to ride them. Then the baby elephant(s) will be brought down to the river and you will be able to get on them again and ... the rest is a surprise. You'll find out if you visit it 'cos I'm not telling. Children will be able to scrub and bathe the baby elephant.
Just remember that as Malaysia is a Muslim country you have to respect their religion e.g. shoes off in certain places, women to dress modestly. Traffic in Kuala Lumpur is a real pain and the heat can get to you but everywhere is air-conditioned. Food is cheap and scrumptious. And as it is stipulated VERY CLEARLY at the airport from your time of entry into the country - it's death to drug traffikers.
See the fireflies - again a couple of hours from KL - amazing - just like millions of Christmas lights. You go in a boat called a sampan, you are given a life jacket, and the slow paddle up the river will reveal this amazing sight.
Go to Borneo (which is part of Malaysia but a separate island) and stay in one of the eco-friendly resorts. Beware of creeping things that might find their way into your bedroom if you're scared of them but hey, you're in the middle of a tropical rainforest and you've got to expect it. I was lucky I had my husband and two children to help catch it. Go on a trek into the forest along a boardwalk - pretty long and hot so bring plenty of water and a hat - but you see the bats flying out of their cave at precisely 6 pm (or 6.30, I cant remember) to feed. Again, quite amazing. If you develop a repoire with the tour guides, he will be able to suggest or take you on a longboat to some secluded part of the river which is not on the usual route that tourists take - we were taken to near the source of this river and as it got shallow, the boat couldnt go any further. We had to wade the rest of the way which was approx. 100 m over pebbles and stones. It was a good reflexology workout! We swam in the clear ice-cold water. Absolutely fantastic.
Go scuba-diving and/or snorkelling off one of the islands. We went to Pulau Redang which is off the east coast of Malaysia - amazing underwater scenery and fishes.
2006-10-03 03:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by littlegirlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depend on what you like to do, there are simply so much to offer from Malaysia !
islands with beautiful beaches such as Redand, Perhentian, Tioman, Sipadan, Mabul etc
Rainforest national parks : Kuala Tahan in Pahang, Tunku Abdul Rahman in Sarawak
Theme parks : Genting Highland, Sunway lagoon, Bukit Merah Laketown
Modern facilities : world tallest Twin tower, Putrajaya, KLCC
Great bargain shopping : Mid Valley, Petaling Street or just anywhere else from mega malls to roadside traders
Food : yes, delicious n mouth watering, try sample just any things [ check-out the place is cleaned ]
Taxi : some drivers are crazy but make sure you insist on them using meter or check-out the actual fare n bargain with them, you have the money so its up to you !
unusual ? i don't know what do you mean but to me things not found back home for you is considered unusual ? then multi racial n multi culture in colorful Malaysia may suit you well !
try second or third opinion[ asks around ] before you decided to do anything n enjoy your stay here ! Welcome !
2006-09-30 18:58:06 · answer #3 · answered by ng 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
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2006-09-29 05:33:43 · answer #4 · answered by i_lyn_tek_i 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Malaysia is a great country !
Penang is a great state, George Town has a lovely colonial charm and some of the most gorgeous food you will ever eat.
Batu Ferringhi for the beach, Gurney Drive for posing, a walk in the park and see the biggest butterflies ever !
...and then eat more yummy food !
Kuala Lumpur, a great modern city with everything that entails, great shops and stores, night clubs and fantastic restaurants, eat Nonya foods...(I like Malaysian food..oh, you guessed ) Take the train to Shah Alam, it goes past the Guinness brewery, always a good sign eh ? See the Blue Mosque at night. Eat locally.
To make you feel at home, you will find Walls Ice Cream, Tescos, Debenhams...etc..etc...and nearly everyone speaks English. It has fabulous mixture of cultures and religions, a short trip in any city will see you passing Hindu and Buddhist temples, mosques and churches. The taxi drivers are crazy, China town and the markets are insane, so haggle over everything, you will soon get used to it.
These things I have done, but I would like to see Sarawak, Genting, The Cameron Highlands and the east coast mainland beaches...and much, much more of the jungle !
I love the country.
All those of you who think it is crap, stay away...
2006-09-29 20:35:58 · answer #5 · answered by Robert Abuse 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋
There are some great things to do - head for Sarawak and Sabah in Borneo and go and visit the orang-utan sanctuaries- Sepilok and Semengoh. Whilst in Kuching go to Bako National Park. Spend a few details eating lunch with the horny pigs and get blown away by the fabulous scenery. In Kota Kinabalu go and relax on one of the 5 desert islands off the coast and catch up on your snorkelling and diving. Go white water rafting and trekking.
This is your chance to explore the rainforest - enjoy!!
2006-09-29 10:48:49 · answer #6 · answered by jojonemosa34 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You have to visit Batu Caves which is about a 30 minute taxi journey (costs about £10).
It's absolutely breathtaking. It's actually a Hindu temple but set into the side of a giant rock/mountain face. There's over a hudred steps to the top which are painted red and white and the view from the top of outstanding.
Once you're inside the cave there is the temple but also the rock face which has hundreds of wild monkeys which come down to greet you. They get really close so you can get some great photos.
Definately the highlight of my KL trip, except the shopping!
2006-09-29 11:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
meet & befriend the local people & ask them to bring you to the best food in town.
You can have the world culinary trip if u know where to head to.
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2006-10-01 12:22:12 · answer #8 · answered by nayrah1974_zu 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Try the snake temples at the Batu Caves
2006-10-01 01:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Why of all places, Malaysia?? Try Thailand or the Philippines. Much much better and the people are very friendly also.
2006-09-29 10:05:44 · answer #10 · answered by JP E 4 · 5⤊ 5⤋
"Fun" thing : dive down from Kota Tinggi waterfall.
"Unusual" thing : plant padi in Perlis rice field.
2006-09-29 14:47:24 · answer #11 · answered by Roti-Prata 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋