Tioman Island is located 60 km from the mainland of Malaysia to the east and part of the National Natural Park, Pahang. The island belongs to one of the largest reef system in the South China Sea. Tioman are assigned to one of the ten most beautiful Asian islands. That island was featured in the sensational musical “South Pacific”. Tioman mesmerizing beauty of nature is the one person who has got here. Every year tourists come here from many countries of the world, travelers are attracted crystal clear, clear sea water, white sandy beaches, unique flora and fauna of the island, the atmosphere of hospitality. Tioman is surrounded by numerous legends and myths. According to one myth, the island came this: a very beautiful Chinese princess dragon swam to her beloved in Singapore, but was so impressed by the beauty of these places, which appealed to the gods, asking them to turn it into a beautiful island. In return, she promised that any traveler, getting to this promised land, get here is the best hospitality and comfort. Her request was answered and it was turned into an island of Tioman. An island with a bird’s eye really looks like a sleeping dragon in the middle of the sea, so the locals and it is called “Sleeping Dragon”. On Tiomane seven villages are about a thousand natives. Six of these villages are located on the western coast of the island and called: Salang Tekek, Paya, Batang, Genting and Nipah.
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Langkawi is a Malaysian island fear the world famous mountains, with many limestone caves containing mysterious stalactites and stalagmites, waterfalls, sea beach with clean water, diverse fauna and flora. Langkawi is the largest of 104 islands located far from it. Natural landscape Langkawi affects tourists visiting the pristine beauty, but the island is well developed recreational infrastructure, which further attracts travelers. The island’s name is translated into Russian as “eagle with a red breast,” it is this bird is a symbol of the island of Langkawi. The resort enveloped many secrets and legends. One of the legends is connected directly to the island. According to her once lived on the island is the most beautiful princess in the land, and called her Miskhuri. Once gossips accused her of adultery, she was captured and executed. But before his death princess cursed people living on the island for a long misery and unhappiness. It was only after the wounds beheaded girls white blood flowed, people realized that they executed an innocent man. Now Princess Miskhuri mausoleum is one of the attractions of Langkawi and is located 12 kilometers from the island’s capital city of Kuah.
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In the amazing and beautiful Malaysia there are a lot of islands and islets, each of which is unique. For example, Pangkor. Is a heavenly piece of land crouched near the west coast of the Malay Peninsula and geographically belongs to the state of Perak. In Thai «Pang Ko» means “beautiful”, and the name is fully justified. If we look at Pangkor aerial view, you will see a strip of white beaches, which come thick emerald green jungle, separated by small hills and meandering streams. Near the island’s coral reefs are reviewed. It seems that this paradise is not affected by civilization. And this is partly true. At Pangkor has everything you need for a comfortable stay, but, nevertheless, there are no plants, factories, and other hazards that can destroy the environment.
At Pangkor almost always good weather. The air temperature is stable throughout the year and is +30-33 degrees C. The water temperature is also comfortable – an average of +26-30 ° C. The best time to visit the island for the purpose of diving – from May to October. Tourist season in Pangkor permanently open.
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Malaysia is one of the most impressive and beautiful places for traveling in Asia. Definitely the journey in this part of the world will impress you with the beautiful nature, large mega structures, incredible buildings and modern lifestyle. Situated in an area of 743,330 square kilometers in the waters of South China Sea, Borneo is the third largest island on the planet. To the west it is surrounded by the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra, south of Java Island and the east and northeast of Sulawesi and the Philippines. Borneo is the only island in the world whose territory belongs to three different countries – Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam. In Indonesia, locals call the island Kalimantan and Malaysia – East Malaysia. Borneo boasts uniquely beautiful and diverse flora and fauna, making it the richest on the planet. On the island, and today there untouchable places still remain unexplored. In recent years various expeditions to explore the area discovered numerous novel types of science, including more than 52 plant species and 30 previously unknown species. Definitely the pure nature and the beautiful weather are highly attractive for the travelers from all over the world, who want to see the wild beaches and the tender sand of Borneo.
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest city in Malaysia. This large metropolis e is located in the middle of the west coast of Peninsula Malaysia and is situated right at the intersection of the rivers Klang and Gombek. The town is situated about 35 km from the coast and is the center of modern and extensive transport network of the peninsula. In this large and fast-growing city population of about 1.6 million people, has representatives from all ethnic groups living in Malaysia. Over the centuries, Kuala Lumpur has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. Now is one of the most modern and dynamic cities in the whole Asian continent. Modern building in Kuala Lumpur began noticeably after the Second World War and especially after independence of Malaysia. Today the city is a major industrial center of the country, is home to many financial and commercial corporations. Although modern urbanization, the construction of gigantic buildings, road junctions and overpowered the whole vast sweep of development in every aspect of Kuala Lumpur remains true to its roots. Furthermore, skyscrapers, superb restaurant with Asian specialties and spectacular hotels, the architecture of the city has retained the imprint of its colonial past mix. Notable in this respect are the building of the Sultan Abdul Samad and Royal Club “Selangor”. With a hand on heart we can say that Kuala Lumpur’s past and future meet in battle unclear which of the two would prevail. But perhaps there is no need in this clash have a winner. Overall, Malaysia’s capital, no impressive historical sites, which does not mean that it has nothing to see. As the country’s capital Kuala Lumpur is the center of a rich cultural life.
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