Malaysia by Exotik

The Malaysian peninsula that stretches south of Thailand is a prosperous country as evidenced by the skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur that rival those of the United States. But this modernity is a complement to the dominant aspect of Malaysia: the forest. Malaysia’s rainforest is the oldest in the world. Modern cities, colonial past, primary forest, orangutans and sandy beaches, such is the beautiful Malay cocktail.

Cities

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is a mix of huge towers, religious buildings and lush gardens. Interwoven with Asian, Muslim and colonial traditions, Kuala Lumpur is a contemporary, multicultural, vibrant and colorful city. Here is an anthology of the must see in Kuala Lumpur. The twin towers Petronas symbol of Kuala Lumpur that rise up to 452 meters in height and have 88 floors. Little India that will awaken your senses in a whirlwind of Indian smells, colors and flavors. The Batu Caves which are a set of limestone caves and some of which are real temples without missing the commercial district of Bukit Bintang and the Ornithological Park Kuala Lumpur Bird Park.

Penang

Penang is a Malaysian island whose colorful multicultural capital is called George Town. A former commercial center in the Straits of Malacca, the city is famous for its British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques. Beyond the old city, George Town is a modern city with skyscrapers and shopping malls. Penang Hill’s green hill with hiking trails and a funicular overlooks the city.

Cameron Highlands

High plateaus at an average altitude of 1,500 m to 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur, the Cameron Highlands offer landscapes sculpted by tea plantations and a different atmosphere from the rest of Malaysia, somewhat out of time. In this privileged stage on the roads of South-East Asia, you will appreciate the visits of tea plantations, the excursions in full nature or you will simply benefit from the freshness of its tropical plains.

Language

Malay. English is frequently used as well as Mandarin and Tamil.

Electricity

The electricity is 220 volts; therefore, an adapter and/or converter will be required.

Entry requirements

Kindly make sure to have the proper documents required to enter the countries you are visiting. Please refer to www.travel.gc.ca
for updated information. Regarding visas, you can refer to the link:
www.travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories.
Failure to obtain these documents prior to travel can result in being denied entry or exit from the country. 

Communication

International access code: 00 International dialing code: 60 Concerning national calls made in Malaysia, it is not necessary to dial the 60 country code. If you are calling from Canada, please dial 011, then 60 and finally the local phone number in Malaysia.

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