The islands of Malaysia are known for their variety of exotic islands featuring diverse cultures, tropical rainforests, and mesmeric beaches. There’s much to explore other than beaches and diving.
Perhentians
Getting here will be a bit daunting to any first-time traveller to this island. Located off the Northeast coast of the Malaysian peninsula, this island has achieved its iconic status amongst backpackers. For a good reason, the waters here are crystal clear making it ideal to snorkel. Local fishermen are good tour guides and they will take you on a day trip to swim with turtles and sharks.
Langkawi
Located off the coast of Penang, Malaysia, this picturesque island will be an ideal choice for your vacation especially if you want to experience some island living. Apart from beaches, this island is home to caves, waterfalls, limestone cliffs and mangroves. You can try out many interesting activities like jungle trekking, sailing, bird watching, and mangrove kayaking and more. There are plenty of Langkawi resorts the likes of Pelangi Resort giving easy access to some of the top attractions on the island such as Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls and Langkawi Sky Bridge.
Penang
Penang is not a mere contemporary entertainment hub – this part of the world has deeply rooted cultural elements that you should not miss exploring. Spend some time uncovering the fair share of cultural sites, especially its beautiful temples that gather large crowds annually to its front steps daily. These incredible landmarks are not just places to visit during day time, they light up and become a sight to behold at night.
Pangkor Island
Here’s a less touristy island with untouched beaches. This island is located off the coast of Perak state showcasing a thick jungle covering the centre, empty beaches and clear water. You’ll find no buildings or shops in this area other than a turtle conservation centre.
