Malaysia, separated in two regions by the South China Sea, consists of the peninsular region inhabited mostly by the mixture of Malay, Chinese and Indian origin people and Borneo, which is a wild jungle region with its Orangutans, hills and the isolated tribes. This is considered to be a very panoramic multicultural country and boasts of the cleanest cities in the world. Shoppers consider it a paradise, and you will be able to visit some very wonderful places there. The article will give you one perspective view of five of the best places that you should visit when you are in Malaysia.

PETRONAS Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre

The PETRONAS Twin towers are the tallest building in the world and are one of the five interesting places in Malaysia. If taken along with Kuala Lumpur City Center, you can realize the extent of development that has taken place in Malaysia. The towers are breathtaking, and the architecture is a mixture of the modern and the Islamic design.

The City centre lies at the bottom of the tower. You will find a public park and a garden with a wading pool in the middle of the city.  This will provide a place for you to rest after a shopping bash at the KLCC shopping centre, where you will find the latest trends and everything under the sun.

Parliament House

Built on raised grounds, the Parliaments House overlooks the lake gardens. It is among the five interesting places in Malaysia. The House has oval-shaped windows and is surrounded by a lush green landscape, which when lit up at night is breathtaking. The main building with its two towers holds the two houses of parliament. The other parts of the building house the Library and other offices.

Sri Mahamariaman Temple

If you are looking out for a religious place, the Sri Mahamariaman Temple is the place you must visit.  It was built in 1873, and was one of the temples with most highly wrought intricate artifacts in Hindu temples in the country.  There are minute carvings, gold embellishments, hand painted motifs and superb tiles from Spain and Italy.  One of the greatest attractions is a chariot that is used to carry the deity on Thaipusam, a Hindu festival. It is also one of the oldest monuments in the world.

Kota Kinabalu National Park & mount Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu National Park.

UNESCO designated it in 2000 December as a heritage site because of its universal values.  The park, situated in an area of 754 sq. kilometers, surrounds the Mount Kota Kinabalu, the tallest mountain of Malaysia and the fourth tallest in Southeast Asia.  It is a trekker’s delight, and you can trek up to 4100 meters.  The trek from there on is on bare granite rock.  One of the greatest attractions is the Rafflesia Plant, which has the largest single flower in the world.

Sipadan Island

It is one of the most beautiful islands in the world.  It is now one of the nominated sites for the New 7 wonders of nature.  The Island is surrounded by crystal-clear water. It has the best diving sites and is the mating ground for green back and hawksbill turtles. These waters harbor the big-eyed trevallies, mantas, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks, and Whale sharks and some of the rare sea animals.

If you should visit the five interesting places in Malaysia, then you will have a very pleasing experience. Malaysia is a treat for those who are fond of gardens and lakes. A visit to Malaysia should also provide you with an excellent shopping experience.

About the author: Timothy is a contributor for the site Kefalonia where you can get interesting information on Hotels in Kefalonia as well as the famous Lassi Kefalonia resort.