Malaysia Hotels

Malaysia is a South Asian country that consists of two mainlands, and many separate islands. The Western mainland is a peninsula, and has a border with Thailand, while the East is an island parted between Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. The capital and biggest city, Kuala Lumpur is located on the Western part. The country is very close to the Equatorial line and being so, tropical weather patterns with a lot of monsoon rains are observed all year round. It is sometimes disappointing to be in a tropical paradise with a great ocean beach and experience downpours. It is less frequent in eastern part, where some very well developed resorts exist and attract quiet a volume of tourism.

Malaysia is a very special country. European colonization forces arrived here much later. The Dutch and French had some influenced but in the later years, both were defeated by British Empire. A brief period of Japan invasion and then the Second World War took place. British forces regained control and finally in 1957, Malaysia was recognized as an independent nation. The demography is shaped by three large groups, Malays being the largest, are over half of the population. Second to Malay population is Chinese and third, Indians. If the history has taught us anything, it is that different nations don't live in harmony for too long, however this land is a perfect exception to that. Muslim community of Malays, Authentic culture of Chinese and other groups are used to living together and have a refined harmony. Everyone is free in their ways and acknowledge the practices and "red lines" of others. In fact, the community is so laid back in terms of cultural freedom that the Chinese in Malaysia still carry on some traditions that those in China have long forgotten. Learning about this structure is important for tourists.

The mixed-cultured cities offer a lot. Sky scrapers, modern architecture, planned cities, well developed technology and typical Asian ways are combined to provide a sublime feel of urban tourism. Religious buildings of different groups and lively shopping centers always favor those willing to explore. Prices are very competitive especially in electronics and clothing. Extra luggage space highly recommended. Out of the cities however, starts the real excitement. Malaysia's nature is very exotic and offers great opportunities to the explorer. Surely there are white sand beaches of top quality along all the coasts but the dense green tropical jungles with astonishing bio-diversity is just as appealing. There are many National Parks where you have the opportunity to hire guides and go on days long and if you are willing, weeks long hiking adventures throughout that green canopy of dense trees. Of course, these humid lands are infested with leeches, so get yourself leech-proof clothing first.

And then there are the coral beaches, some of the finest in Asia. Many high octane resorts along with cheaper, calmer spots are available all around the coast. You can just lie on the miles and miles long beach and enjoy the sun bathing your skin yet it would be missing the opportunities and the real fun. Malaysia is very hot on scuba diving scene, with many world class diving sites; or if such depths aren't for you, snorkeling will reveal you a miraculous underwater world too.

The cuisine of this country is as diverse as the community of course, which is never a bad thing. Regional mediums must be rice and heavy use of spices. Each culture offers their tastes and generally, the quality offered in food courts and restaurants are very good and also reasonably priced. There are many exotic fruits to be found too. One of them, Durian, is very distinctive with its high odor. It is a kind of smell that you can define as "you'll smell it from miles away". It is not allowed into public transport or hotels! One might think why mankind tried to eat such a stinker but if you get over your prejudice, you will be truly surprised! It is a love it or hate it thing, and probably most people hate it but I know that those who love it, do recommend it to everyone else. Intrigued yet?

Asian countries always offer an amazing amount of diversity, and exotic Malaysia is very good in diversity. No wonder it is always on the top 15 most visited countries in the world...