Why go to Malaysia? The 10 good reasons to go Malaysia
Climb Mount Kinabalu
The more sporty will set off to conquer Mount Kinabalu and its lunar summit at 4,095 m.
The monkeys
Orangutan and nasal are among the rare Borneo species to be observed in the jungle.
Diving
Dazzle yourself from the sumptuous pelagic seabeds of Sipadan, Tioman or Perhentian.
The gastronomy
Laksa, roti canai, char kway theow, jungle fern, so many mysterious dishes to discover.
The jungle
To see the primary forest sweat in the early morning and admire the formation of clouds.
The Dayaks
Go up a river by boat and stay in longhouse with a tribe from Borneo. Unique.
The cultural melting pot
Malay, Chinese, Indian, Dayaks, Malaysia presents an astonishing cultural mosaic.
Melaka & Georgetown
Wander the narrow streets with their splendid Chinese heritage of these two cities classified by Unesco.
Kuala Lumpur
Admire the Petronas Towers by day and night and feel the excitement of the capital.
The birds
To have the mission to see the 8 species of hornbills recorded in Malaysia.
What to visit Malaysia?
Good to know to visit Malaysia
Timetable
Most museums are open between 9am and 5pm, with a weekly closing day. Regional museums are often closed on Fridays between 12.30pm and 2pm. Some museums have extended opening hours at weekends and during school vacations. Almost all are closed for Hari Raya (last day of Ramadan), Christmas and the first day of Chinese New Year.
To be booked
Reservations are rarely necessary, except for certain guided tours, hikes in national parks, workshops and shows. We always inform you if this is the case.
Budget & Tips
Entrance to a museum costs between RM5 and RM30. There are always discounts for children and sometimes for senior citizens. Entrances to national parks are also very inexpensive, from RM5 to RM20. On the other hand, admission to animal rehabilitation centers or amusement parks can be quite expensive (between RM30 and RM200).
Main events
With almost 40 public holidays a year, there are numerous celebrations in line with the Muslim, Christian, Buddhist and Hindu religious calendars. Added to this are anniversary dates such as Independence Day, National Day, Labour Day and the birthdays of the sultans. The country boasts numerous cultural and gastronomic festivals.
Guided tours
Some private museums require guided group tours in English. The company of a guide is sometimes compulsory for excursions to national parks, especially those lasting several days. You should expect to pay at least RM60 per day for the guide. Many activities are offered by private companies, such as gastronomic itineraries, guided cruises as in Malacca (Melaka), tours of tribal villages in Borneo or safaris. The options are numerous, and information is available from local tourist offices, hotels and travel agents.
Smokers
Smoking is prohibited in public buildings and in national parks, except in designated areas.
