Places to Visit in Malaysia

The Petronas Twin Towers

Capital: Kuala Lumpur

Currency: Malaysian Ringitt (MYR)

Currency Notes: 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 1 RM

Coins: 50, 20 ,10, 5 sen

Conversion Rate: 1 MYR = 17 INR

Time Zone: 2.5 hours ahead of Indian Standard Time

Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia. It consists of thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia borders Thailand in the north and Singapore in the south, Vietnam in the northeast, and Indonesia in the west; Malaysian Borneo borders Brunei and Indonesia. Kuala Lumpur is the nation's capital and largest city. With a population of over 30 million, Malaysia is the world's 44th most populous country.

Malaysia has a tropical climate and offers warm temperatures throughout the year, with an average monthly temperature ranging between 23°C and 32°C. The west coast islands of Penang, Langkawi and Pangkor are at their best weather-wise during December to April, with the east coast enjoying drier weather from April to October. The rainy season for the west is April to October, while the east receives stormy monsoon weather during November and December. The best time to visit Borneo is March to October, with the wettest months being November to February. The capital, Kuala Lumpur remains warm all year round but has less rainfall during June to August.

Places to visit in Malaysia:

1. Petronas Twin Tower

2. KL Tower

3. Aquaria KLCC

4. KLCC Park

5. Batu Caves

6. China Town

7. Genting Highlands

8. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

9. Putrajaya

10. Central Market

11. Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens

12. Berjaya Times Square

13. Merdeka Square

14. Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

15. Pavilion Mall

16. Suria KLCC

17. Heli Lounge Bar

18. Black Sand Beach

19. Langkawi Island

20. Penang Island

Do you have any other place that a tourist should visit in Malaysia? Do leave a comment below.