Malaysia

Malaysia

The Megadiverse, Tropical Land of the Mountains

With a name descending from the Sanskrit word “Melayu”, translated as “land of mountains”, Malaysia is the Southernmost point of continental Eurasia. This exotic country located near the Equator is famous for cultivation of different spices, the precious fabric lace and the highly appreciated metal, silver. Because of the biodiverse flora and fauna, Malaysia is a megadiverse country and the species of Rafflesia which grow here are a symbol to the country because of their uniqueness.  Known as the largest flowers in the world, these plants can grow amazingly up to 1 meter impressing everyone with their indescribable beauty.

See Malaysia through its four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, two cultural ones represented by the historic cities Melaska and George Town or the two natural ones Kinabaly Park and Gunung Mulu National Park. Enter the ancient city of Malacca, the biggest harbor in the country displaying also the biggest religious edifice or walk and admire the capital city Kuala Lumpur. Take a trip to the daring Penag, also known as the Snakes Temple and take pictures at the Air Tam, a temple complex with a 90 meter tall pagoda.

Malaysiais an exotic country, which blends perfectly its natural beauty with cultural heritage offering you a perfect and diverse destination.

Get Drawn into the New City's Tradition and Values: Kota Bharu City

Kota Bharu translated as the “New City” in Malay is a very attractive touristic destination because of its impressive number of mosques, the museums and the old unique architecture of the former royal buildings.

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Prehistoric Art or Graffiti? : Black Hands Cave

Black Hands Cave in Borneo is a bit of an enigma. Is it cave art or is it graffiti? Does it even matter? No, not really.
First off, the Black Hands Cave isn't technically named Black Hands. It's known by that name because of the hundreds of... in: Malaysia, Asia

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