The western coast islands, less popular than the those on the oriental coast, will delight the visitors who venture there. Easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur, they present a diversity of landscapes and auras as well as a rich cultural heritage.

In search of the west coast islands

Malaysia is a surprising country in every way. And the cluster of lakes linked to one another that go by the name of Tasik Chini will definitely live up to expectations! If this is not the case, then maybe the lake's monster will leave you speechless; rumour has it that it haunts the depths!

Tasik Chini legends

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Malaysia is composed of two islands, located 700 km from each other: a peninsular island, which shares its northern border with Thailand, and an eastern island, which neighbours Indonesia. On one side, the energetic and structured capital of Kuala Lumpur boasts skyscrapers as far as the eye can see, at its head the impressive Petronas towers, a typical Chinese quarter and an upturn in economic activity. On the other hand, the country is overflowing with heavenly islands, tropical beaches, and villages full of fish, exotic flora and fauna. Malaysia is also a joyful melting pot of origins and religions. Muslims, Buddhists, Taoists, Hindus and Christians share the country and offer an enchanting diversity of temples and cultural sites. This also makes for an extremely rich culinary culture, which is unanimously praised by visitors.

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Frasers hill

Trek and hiking fans will love Cameron Highlands' blend of sport and nature. The smell of tea impregnates the countryside and the forests are full of surprises.

Cameron Highlands

The Belum forest reserve is a fabulous place in Malaysia.

Belum

 As well as being the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is one of Asia's hubs. It is a modern town surrounded by oil palms where you should spend several days.

Kuala Lumpur

Mount Kinabalu is 4,092m high. It's the highest peak in Borneo and the reason why so many tourists come here during a trip to Malaysia.

Mount Kinabalu

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After struggling with transport from Kota Kinabalu, we finally arrived at the famous Kinabalu National Park. We registered at the park entrance, collected our coupons from the headquarters, met our guide in the office and finally collected our picnic. We left at 10.30am at an altitude of 1,890m to begin a trek that would finish at 2pm at 3,270m. It was raining by the time we reached the lodge. We saw lots of squirrels, had a freezing shower on arrival, changed out of our soaked clothes and checked in to our room. The evening meal was filling and then it was early to bed for a number of reasons: there wasn't a lot to do, it was cold, we had a 1,300m ascent ahead of us and our wake up call was set for 2.20am! The departure time was 3am to reach 4,092m for a stunning 5.30am sunrise. There was time to enjoy the sunrise before heading back down. I got back to our departure point exactly 24 hours after I'd left. My legs were worn out. The effort required is maximim but the scenery is magnificent. Although you go out in a group and aren't completely autonomous, we were the only ones who managed to reach the highest peak on the island...it's not everyday you climb up higher than 4,000m!

Mount Kinabalu is 4,092m high. It's the highest peak in Borneo and the reason why so many tourists come here during a <a href="/malaysia/">trip to Malaysia</a>.

Whilst on a trip to Malaysia , I went to <a href="/malaysia/holidays/places/1100-kota-kinabalu/"> Kota Kinabalu </a> in order to climb Mount Kinabalu and this despite the physical strain that this would represent. I was a bit disappointed with the organization around the mount as the prices are quite steep for 2 days of hiking. Even so, I still went as far as the foot of the mount so that I could admire and go rambling around it. However, the weather, very changeable, did not once allow me to begin even a single one!  There is a small village with a market before the park's entrance. There is an observatory, which was out of order during my passage, as well as a better view of the mount.

 Mount Kinabalu is the highest point in all Borneo! 

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