We are going to Malaysia for 7 days in the last week of Februrary. We'll of course stay a couple of days in Kuala Lampur but then we'd like to kick back on a non-commercialized, quiet beach island which is easy enough to get to but is not crowded with backpackers.
Our activities on the island will mostly be laying around on the beach (an empty beach is better than a crowded one). We're not crazy about water sports but we like markets, temples, mosques, scenic spots etc. And we love food :)
Please recommend an island, and if you know of nice accomodation, please provide the details.
Thanks!
2007-01-14 17:06:30 · 11 answers · asked by Jamanian Devil 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Malaysia
first, Welcome to Malaysia !
non-commercialized, quite beach, easy to get to yet not crowded ? is there such island in the world ? anyway all [almost] those islands in Malaysia are as what you dreamed of only during week days ! so avoid public n school holiday n week end !
tempted to tell you Perhentian, Redang n Tioman Island which are located at the east coast of Malaysia but not sure whether the monsoon season would be draged til then[ last week of Feb ], these 3 are some of the best, heaven for diving/snorkeling ! do check-out with your travel agent while you are in Kuala Lumpur, otherwise try Langkawi, Penang or Pangkor Island where accessibilty are all year round !
There are many resorts/hotels/chalets available n you don't have to books in advance if going there during week days ! [ please remember not on any holiday ]
Not to be miss :
Langkawi - cable car ride, island hopping n round the island on rented car, foods a little expensive, market [duty free ] n lots of mosques but temples not sure !
Pangkor - island tour by rented bike, visit of dried fishs factory n cheap foods ! yes, temples, mosques n market !
Penang - lots of foods, temples, mosques ! Penang Hill, Batu Feringgi etc etc !
2007-01-15 16:28:05 · answer #1 · answered by ng 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Langkawi Island - Its a small island north of Malaysia. Lots of nice beaches & tropical rainforest (waterfall etc2) U can Take a flight via MAS or Airasia. There's a lot of Great resorts in these beach areas where u can just lay down & rest. Berjaya Beach Resort (been there 9/10 marks) Pelangi Beach Resort (been there 6/10 marks) Four Season Resort (never been - among the most expensive ones) Tanjung Rhu Resort (been there 9/10) Scenic spots. -Cable car up to Matchinchang Mount. -Island Hoping where u can go around the island. -Eagles nest areas. -Natural waterfall & sunset at beaches. -Lots of mosque, night market & stuf. I think u'll enjoy goind there.
2016-05-24 04:02:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Langkawi Island - Its a small island north of Malaysia.
Lots of nice beaches & tropical rainforest (waterfall etc2)
U can Take a flight via MAS or Airasia.
There's a lot of Great resorts in these beach areas where u can just lay down & rest.
Berjaya Beach Resort (been there 9/10 marks)
Pelangi Beach Resort (been there 6/10 marks)
Four Season Resort (never been - among the most expensive ones)
Tanjung Rhu Resort (been there 9/10)
Scenic spots.
-Cable car up to Matchinchang Mount.
-Island Hoping where u can go around the island.
-Eagles nest areas.
-Natural waterfall & sunset at beaches.
-Lots of mosque, night market & stuf.
I think u'll enjoy goind there.
2007-01-15 03:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by azayi1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Perhentian Islands off the East coast are probably the most unspoiled but not easy to get to if time is short. You don't want hassle traveling.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Perhentian_Islands
In which case you should look at Langkawi, which has been developed for the mid price range, rather than backpackers, or Pangkor. Both of them have regular, reliable boat services.
http://www.malaysia-islands.com/
2007-01-14 17:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by Bart S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'll say Redang Islang or Kapas Island in Terengganu..quite a good spot for snorkeling and scuba-diving..
for more details, you can try :
http://www.visittomalaysia2007.com/
2007-01-17 07:27:29 · answer #5 · answered by mameemonsters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try on redang island... there are special for people to relax at the beach...if you can afford to pay much you can try on pangkor laut resort...and there is really good for relaxing on the beach and having a tea on the beach...
2007-01-15 17:26:30 · answer #6 · answered by garu88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pangkor island - teluk nipah, pasir bogak
http://www.journeymalaysia.com/MI_pangkor.htm
besar island, melaka
http://abcmalaysia.com/tour_malaysia/mlka_pbsr.htm
pangkor island is at Perak, lumut
besar island is at melaka
KL is in betwen both state. both place are not very far from KL. few hour from KL and need to take ferry or boat to the island
2007-01-14 20:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by yogachaitanya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pulau Perhentian is a great place for you..its not that commercialized..its beautiful..you can also go to Pulau Redang.
2007-01-15 07:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by kookoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have better luck with a travel agent. They can give you some info.
2007-01-14 17:14:33 · answer #9 · answered by Adam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pulau Kapas - my sis goes there at least once every year ;)
2007-01-16 08:21:43 · answer #10 · answered by zirconiag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋