Visit Malaysia And Experience A Touch Of Asia

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is not what most Westerners expect when they arrive. Most of us have seen pictures of sprawling third world cities full of pollution. To see this beautiful green and modern metropolis therefore is quite a surprise to most first time visitors.

The Petronas towers used to be the tallest building on earth until 2004 - when Taipei 1 was constructed. The towers are up to this day still the tallest twin buildings on the planet. Inside there’s a stunning, huge shopping mall and thousands of offices.

Kuala Lumpur also has a Chinese market, where you can buy nearly everything under the sun at bargain prices. I checked the prices of ebook readers during my last visit and they were priced very competitively. There are also many gift items and if you are looking for a Chinese restaurant, this is where you will find it.

While dining at our hotel I studied the beautiful dining room chair I was sitting on. Upon enquiry I was told that it was made of Malaysian rubberwood. It came as quite a surprise to notice how heavy and solid it was and to see the beautiful texture of the wood. Later the same day I checked out the prices of a complete dining room suite and immediately ordered one. Even with delivery charges included it was still a huge bargain.

Public transport in Kuala Lumpur is efficient and cheap. The city boasts one of the most modern and cleanest subway system in all of Asia. In fact it will put the subway systems of most Western cities to shame. You can get to any location in central Kuala Lumpur within a couple of minutes.

Penang, an island off the west coast of Malaysia, is a hot, sultry island paradise that’s been a tourist favorite for many years. There aren’t only stunning beaches, but you can also visit a real rain forest and later in the day the biggest butterfly farm in the world. Even if you are traveling on a budget, you should really splurge a little here and make sure you have a room with air conditioning. This is the heart of the tropics!

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