With a great deal natural beauty on offer, we explore some of the wonders of Malaysia – in the peaks of Mount Kinabalu to the depths of Batu Caves.
Rock On
When you are looking at adventure activities in Malaysia, the country has some of the longest and largest caves in the planet, tucked away in rainforests and mangroves. In Bau, a vintage gold mining settlement about 40km from Kuching, you can go to the Fairy Cave and the Wind Cave.
Both offer quick access for visitors, since they're show caves, but there are many other available choices for that more intrepid adventurer that need crawling through tight spaces or can be found only by boat. The Batu Gives up Selangor attract much traffic, who arrived at worship in the Hindu temples inside, as well as other caves are major archaeological sites, with artefacts within that are around 40,000 years old.
Spring into Sabah
Sabah has something for everyone – but two best spots to go to for wildlife would be the Kinabatangan River and also the Danum Valley Conservation Area. Sign up for a cruise on the Kinabatangan River and watch out for proboscis monkeys, orangutans and even perhaps Asian elephants. You may also see these gentle giants within the Danum Valley Conservation Area, which is the place to find banteng (a kind of wild cattle), clouded leopards and orangutans.
For a dose of sunshine in aquamarine water, go to Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Learn by mentioning local tribes within the Mari Maru Cultural Village, which preserves the ethnic cultures of 5 different tribes who reside within harmony. You may also don a snorkel and flippers to look into the sea life, after which explore a few of the idyllic islands, for instance Gaya Island.
Spend a few days relaxing in pure tranquility in the luxurious Bungaraya Island Resort, that is located in Polish Bay. The resort has 48 villas created in traditional Bornean style, which is famed due to its spa and it is underground wine cellar. Earn your gastronomic fare by doing the four-hour trek to the Gayana Marine Resort on the other hand in the island, making the right path along the canopy walk, or possibly zipping with the forest from the zip-line.
The most well-known park in Sabah is Kinabalu National Park. This gorgeous region hosts 430 types of birds and animals and 5-6,000 kinds of plants, like the enigmatic Rafflesia. The park also has the Poring Hot Springs the Kundasang War Memorial, as well as, the main reason many adventure-seekers come here – Mount Kinabalu.
Climb Every Mountain
Reaching a lofty 4,095m, Mount Kinabalu is on the wish list for many trekkers and climbers. The ascend typically takes about 2 days, with climbers usually staying the night time within the Laban Rata Resthouse – set at 3,273m, before tackling the summit the following morning. Real thrill-seekers will get an additional adrenaline rush by descending around the Via Ferrata – a route using fixed cables, ladders and bridges.
Other popular climbing sites around Malaysia are the Lost Arena of Tambun; Nipah Village on Tioman Island; Taman Etnobotani in Gua Musang, Kelantan; Gunung Jerai in Kedah, Gunung Angsi in Negeri Sembilan or Gunung Ledang in Johor. Probably the most challenging may be the Gunung Tahan, a guided-only 130km return journey that crosses rainforest, rivers and mountain ridges. Batu Caves is yet another option wirth about 170 routes criss-crossing eight crags.
