Tranquil fishing village, picturesque hills, the world’s oldest rainforest and deserted white sand beaches. These are some of the natural ingredients that give Malaysia a rustic appeal. The locals are also known to be generous with their warm and hospitable ways and treat every guest like a family friend.

Malaysians enjoy a comfortable pace of life that leaves room for them to indulge in their favorite pastimes like top-spinning and kite-flying. One good way to experience Malaysia’s charm is to take a trip up the East Coast. Also visit Kuantan, here the clear waters of the South China Sea and endless beaches lure sun-seekers. Its royal past with the rich cultural heritage is another big attraction.

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Kuantan’s beaches are blessed with warm, clear waters and cool winds for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, fishing and other sea sports. Nearby at Chendor beach, lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of leatherback turtles laying their eggs at night between May and September each year.

Off the northwest coast of West Malaysia lie the 99 islands of Langkawi. It is home to about 40,000 people who are mostly rice cultivators and fishermen. These remote islands are favorite hideaways for those who simply want to get rejuvenated. Langkawi Island is the largest and the most visited island in the cluster. Its tranquility and isolation is what draws thousands to the island each year.

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Langkawi is picturesque from every angle. From the sparkling azure water to the palm fringed white beaches to the cool green jungles and mist-shrouded mountains. The views are breathtaking. The teeming marine life and flourishing corals in the turquoise waters are perfect reasons for diving and snorkeling

Langkawi enjoys duty-free status that offers the best prices for liquor, tobacco and electronic goods Shoppers can find attractive bargains at handicrafts and souvenir stalls in the main village of Kuah which also offers excellent sea-food.

Renowned as one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world Pulau Tioman is everyone’s dream of an idyllic tropic island where time stands still. Situated off the southeast coast of West Malaysia, it boasts of lovely beaches. Despite booming tourism, Tioman has remained quiet and undisturbed with regulated resort developments that dot sparingly along the coastal regions. Travelers from all over the world are full of praise for this enchanting dream, island.

Tioman’s warm waters are ideal for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving. It also sustains a thriving marine life. Experienced divers get to swim alongside schools of clownfish, soldierfish and damselfish. One can also view the wonderful underwater world from a glass bottomed boat.

In the more developed part of the island away from the deep blue sea, there is an international resort with an 18-hole Golf course, facilities for horse-riding, an archery range, tennis courts, a swimming pool and every other sea sport.

Malaysia is also known for the many varieties of art and crafts, which are painstaking creations by local artists. Authentic craftsmanship in wood-craving, brocade and batik weaving can be found in the villages. They are the showcase of Malaysia’s best batik creations.

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