6 reasons to travel to Malaysia

Malaysia is not far from Vietnam, has a diverse culture, beautiful nature, and offers many experiences for tourists, according to the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board.

Reasonable price, convenient flight

Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia, so the travel time from Vietnam to this country is no more than 3 hours by plane. From Vietnam, there are flights connecting Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City with the cities of Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru in Malaysia. In addition, visitors can also take flights from Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc international airports to the capital of this country.

Low-cost airlines are constantly offering promotional tickets for flights between Vietnam and Malaysia. If you book 2-3 months in advance, you can get a cheap price of about 3.5 million VND for a round-trip ticket with all taxes and fees included.

Reasons to visit Malaysia in summer — **Putra Mosque with landscaped garden and Putrajaya Lake.** Photo: Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board

In addition to self-guided trips, many travel agencies are operating Malaysia tours with itineraries ranging from 3 days 2 nights, 4 days 3 nights to 5 days 4 nights, meeting diverse experience needs. Tour prices range from 5 to 9 million VND (depending on the time).

Vietnamese tourists to this country do not require a visa, only a passport valid for 6 months.

Diverse cuisine

Malaysian cuisine is considered rich, a blend of dishes from indigenous Malays, Chinese, Indians, Baba Nyonya people, and dishes imported from Portugal, the Netherlands, and Thailand.

Many Malaysian dishes have become a source of pride and leave an impression on tourists such as: assam laksa noodles, hokkien noodles, grilled meat skewers... Especially Nasi Lemak - the "national" rice of Malaysians.

In addition to the food, Malaysia has a tropical climate so fruits are abundant all year round. Visitors should try purple guava, mangosteen, Musang King durian - known as the best durian in the world .

Cultural beauty

Malaysia is a multicultural, ethnic and linguistic country. The culture of this country is the intersection of three main ethnic groups: Malay, Chinese and Indian... The cuisine is therefore also unique and diverse, harmoniously combining these three major cultures. More than 60% of the population is Malaysian, the main language is Bahasa Melayu but English is still widely used.

Every year, Malaysia has many festivals, spread throughout the months of the year. Tourists can participate and experience the culture in major festivals such as Thaipusam of the Indians, Lunar New Year of the Chinese, Hari Raya Eid-fitr of the Malaysians and harvest festivals of ethnic minorities...

Architecture blends ancient and modern

Coming to Malaysia, tourists can visit modern "skyscrapers" such as the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, the new iconic Merdeka 118, the second tallest tower in the world in Kuala Lumpur, and many neighborhoods with bustling shopping centers.

Besides, Malaysia has many heritages. Especially George Town city - a world heritage built by the British during the colonial period, Melaka city with many ancient buildings combining indigenous and Western cultures, impressive mosques in every line and color...

Green nature

Located in the tropics, Malaysia's landscape is lush and sunny all year round. If you want to go up the mountain and enjoy the fresh and cool air, you should visit the Cameron Highlands and see the hills covered with tea trees.

This country owns thousands of islands and many white sand beaches. Among them, the Perhentian Islands (Terengganu) are considered the most beautiful in Malaysia. Visitors will admire the preserved natural beauty, coral ecosystems, experience scuba diving, swimming...

Beaches such as Cenang Langkawi (Kedah), Pulau Rawa (Johor) are tourist "paradises" for visitors. The characteristics of these beaches are long sandy beaches, shady coconut trees, and pristine beauty, suitable for those who like to relax.

Malaysia also owns many other impressive locations such as: Batu Caves - the largest Hindu center of Malaysia, located more than 10 km from the capital Kuala Lumpur; Thien Hau Pagoda located in Kuala Lumpur, standing out with the diverse colors typical of the Chinese people; George Town (Penang) old town - World Heritage City and Langkawi - global geopark, recognized by UNESCO.

Tourist friendly

English is widely used here and the communication system is well developed, so visitors will not have any difficulty communicating or finding their way. The locals are also said to be friendly and willing to help when visitors need it.

According to vnexpress.net

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