Full Description
Enchanting Malaysia, covering Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, presents all of the must-see
sights of this hugely diverse country and travel destination. For travellers interested in
history and culture, the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, as well as other major
cities, such as Putrajaya, Melaka and George Town, are fascinating to explore.
Eco-tourists have an amazing choice of destinations from the Taman Negara National
Park on Peninsular Malaysia to Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak and the
Kinabatangan River in Sabah. Visitors to these natural places will be able to see Orang-utans,
the Malayan Tiger, the Western Tarsier, Proboscis Monkeys and many other
primates. Birdwatching in Malaysia is particularly rewarding with 656 species
recorded in Peninsular Malaysia and 673 on Borneo. For the adventurous, there
are challenging mountains to climb, such as Mt Kinabalu in Sabah, some of the
world's best diving around Sipadan Island and exciting jungle treks through
primary forests.
But Malaysia is
also perfect for relaxing, whether on the beaches of Langkawi, Cherating,
Perhentian Island or Layang Layang and
wherever you are, there will always be exciting food to try. From simple street
food snacks to sophisticated five-star restaurants, the wonderful range of
dishes is testimony to Malaysia's multi-cultural make-up. This fully updated third edition introduces
travellers through words and photographs to all of the wildlife and
architectural wonders, thrilling adventures and cultural highlights.
