Do you know that our country has a lot of beautiful places which remind you of other countries, especially when currently it is not safe to travel to another country, so therefore it will be the best time for us to travel locally within Malaysia? So, therefore, here are 24 locations that will steal your breath away!~
Desa Cattle Dairy Farm, Kundasang, Sabah – New Zealand
This cattle farm which is located in the foothill of Mount Kinabalu has Friesian cows that are imported from New Zealand. Where the Desa Cattle Dairy Farm actually produces about 900,000 liters of milk a year. With the cooling breeze, it’s no wonder it is called “The Little New Zealand of Sabah”!
Colmar Tropicale, Bentong, Pahang – Colmar, France
Hidden amidst 80 acres of the natural rainforest at 2,700 feet above sea level, Colmar Tropicale is one of the beautiful French-themed resorts that you can enjoy the breeze air while enjoy taking your photo session here.
Sasaran Beach, Selangor – Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
This famous Sky Mirror beach of Sasaran Beach is a very popular spot which is also known as the Salar de Uyuni of Malaysia. The phenomenon occurs at low tide, on certain days according to the Lunar Calendar. The sea then becomes a reflection mirror which creates a stunning photo effect.
Cameron Highlands, Pahang – England
Cameron Highlands is the place where you can find natural breeze and cooling nature air here with a close to nature environment, where you can find Tudor-style buildings, tea plantations, strawberry farms, a butterfly farm, temples, and a hiking trail that takes you through the Middle Earth-like Mossy Forest to Mount Brinchang.
Kellie’s Castle, Perak – Castles in Europe
Kellie’s Castle was actually built by a Scottish planter called William Kellie Smith as a symbol of representing his love towards his wife. However, the mansion was never complete and his workers actually die from the Spanish Flu which later he succumbed to pneumonia in Portugal leaving this Castle here.
Melaka River, Melaka – Venice, Italy
This famous spot in Melaka where you can find a lot of attraction happening here and you can sit down to relax after a long day walk from the Melaka famous Jonker streets and slowly sips your cup of drinks here!
Pulau Sipadan, Sabah – Maldives
Pulau Sipadan is famous for its crystal clear water and also there are also over 3,000 species of fish, turtles, and corals where you can enjoy diving or snorkeling here.
Bako National Park, Sarawak – Krabi, Thailand
If you ever miss Thailand, Krabi then you should check out the Bako National Park at Sarawak where you can find the lush oasis here of the tropical rainforest and home to wildlife here such as proboscis monkey, mangrove forest, and beaches.
Astaka Morocco, Putrajaya – Morocco
This attraction place located in Putrajaya which is inspired by Moorish architecture and it house the famous Astaka Morocco with 3 majestic courtyard, water foundations and walls designed with terracotta tiles.
Bukit Tinggi Japanese Village, Pahang – Japan
Home to the Japanese Village here as one of the attractions where you can enjoy your visit here with the Japanese Tea House, Botanical Garden, Tatami Spa, and restaurant. You can also rent a kimono for a photo shooting session here too.
Clearwater Caves, Miri, Sarawak – Cave in Europe
This cave in Sarawak is one of the largest interconnected natural cave systems where it has over a few kilometers of length and after going through 200 steps from the entrance you will find a subterranean river hiding inside.
Kelabit Highlands, Bario Sarawak – Sapa, Vietnam
If you miss Vietnam, then you should check out this paddy field at Kelabit Highlands where you will meet with the friendly Kelabit tribe too and with the refreshing climate here it makes a good spot for you to hike or cycling here, and don’t forget to visit the longhouse here too.
Kuala Sepetang, Perak – Village in Europe
The Kuala Sepetang is located in the heart of a mangrove forest where this Matang Charcoal factory offers you a good place to snap some photos here along a manmade river.
Maliau Basin, Sabah – Amazon
This mysterious part of Amazon forest where you can find many hidden natural gems here and you can also find 12 types of forest ecosystem here including the lower montane forest, hill dipterocarp forest, and rare montane heath forest. You must not miss out on trekking to the seven-tiered Maliau Falls and look out for wildlife along the way.
Pulau Layang-Layang, Sabah – Bahamas
If you always wanted to travel to the Bahamas and enjoy scenic blue crystal clear water then you should check out this Pulau Layang-Layang which is a manmade island for the Malaysia Navy and later it becomes an island resort where you can find beautiful reefs, stingrays, sharks, and seahorses.
Klebang Beach, Melaka – Sahara
If you ever think about visiting Sahara but you are afraid of the high hot temperature, perhaps you can check out the Klebang Beach where you will find these white sands continent here plus some dune-like beach too.
Taman Anggur Perlis, Perlis – Vineyard of France or Australia
The Taman Anggur Perlis is a great place which is similar to that famous vineyard at France or Australia where it offers you a large scale of sweet and seedless organic grapes and it is located in the outskirts of Kangar town/
Kota Belud, Sabah – Bali
Kota Belud is one of the places where you can find attraction among a hill and a lively marketplace where it is also home for Bajau horsemen where you can find a market selling these tribal craft and more.
Taiping Lake Gardens, Perak – China
This ex-tin mining lake has turned into one of the main attractions in Taiping with the 130-year-old trees, a lotus lake, gardens, and jogging trails where the centenarian trees that stretch towards the lake give you an ancient China vibe feeling.
Mabul Island, Sabah – Bora Bora
This is one of the main spots for a romantic vacation where you can find the Bora Bora of Malaysia as one of the great spots for scuba diving, as the island is home to the Tun Sakaran Marine Park, the largest marine park in Sabah.
Kampung Agong, Penang – Bali
This kampung is surrounded by tall coconut trees and the traditional wooden house where you can enjoy your homestay here at Kampung Agong which will give you a feeling that you are in Bali.
Pantai Senok, Kelantan
With the tall Casuarina equisetifolia trees (also known as Pokok Rhu in Bahasa Malaysia) for a scenic escape where you can enjoy your walk beside the beach here and enjoy beachside activities at the same time here.
Bohey Dulang Island, Sabah – Thailand
The famous Tun Sakaran Marine Park where you can find stunning crystal clear waters with the island of Bodhgaya, Salakan, and Sabangkat as well as the sand cays of Mantabuan, Sibuan, and Maiga which you can enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, and island hopping here.
Tasik Biru Kangkar Pulai, Johor – Croatia
With just a 15 minute drive from Johor premium outlets, you can find this majestic blue lake which is similar to southern Croatia which is an abandoned mine filled with water that turned into bright blue color and you can enjoy a morning hike here!