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Kinabatangan River Borneo
The river Kinabatangan runs through the state of Sabah in Borneo. Alongside the river, many different exotic animal species can be spotted from out of a small boat. A Kinabatangan river cruise is a great way to explore the inlands of Sabah. This region in Sabah is probably one of the best places to spot animals, birds, insects and many plant species in all of Southeast Asia. We have had such a great time there that we recommend it to everybody else as one of the best attractions Malaysia has to offer. Read more about Kinabatangan river cruises in Sabah.
Diving at Sipadan Island
Sipadan is probably one of the best diving spots in the world. Every diving enthusiast knows that the underwater world 'beneath' the island is simply stunning. Sipadan Island used to be open to public, but after the government concluded that the island and its surroundings were quickly deteriorating the island became a protected marine park. Fortunately, diving is still possible, but visitors stay overnight at the neighboring islands of Mabul or Kapalai. Sipadan is a very exclusive diving spot, so you'll pay pretty high prices for a diving trip to the island. Diving conditions are usually excellent, though it is best to be an advanced diver due to strong currents (and depth of diving). Read more about diving at Pulau Sipadan.
Cameron Highlands
The Cameron Highlands are located in close to the city of Ipoh, in the western part of Peninsular Malaysia. Because the Cameron Highlands are higher than many other places in Malaysia, it is usually a noticeable cooler there. For this reason many local Malaysians often go to the Cameron Highlands to escape the warm and humid climate of the big cities of Malaysia. The surroundings are perfect for strolls and hikes; this is the main reason why many tourists head over to the Cameron Highlands. It is again a different Malaysia. Read more about the Cameron Highlands.
Taman Negara
If you are visiting Malaysia you can either stay on the Peninsular Malaysia, or head off to Borneo. Borneo has many wildlife parks, all almost equally beautiful and very much worth a visit. However; sometimes this is difficult due to time restrictions. If you only have three weeks to explore Malaysia, it can sometimes be wiser to stay on the peninsula. Many other tourists describe the National Park 'Taman Negara' as an (lesser) alternative to the jungles of Borneo. This is untrue in my opinion; Taman Negara is the oldest primary rainforest in the world, and an absolute must-visit when you're staying on Peninsular Malaysia. Read more about Taman Negara.
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