While Malaysia has many attractions – bustling cities, fascinating culture, and delicious food, to name a few – a visiting tourist can’t overlook the country’s natural beauty. Malaysia is ranked 12th in the world for its lush biodiversity. Any eco-tourist looking to delve into the varying ecosystems of the nation will have some serious choices to make when they visit this country. If diving into rich jungles, blue waters, or a wealth of animal wildlife sounds like your ideal vacation, then visiting Malaysia may do your heart good.
Visiting Turtle Island Park
There are plenty of unique and wonderful sites to see in Malaysia’s busy cities. If you’re looking for a wholesome wildlife experience, though, you’ll want to head to Turtle Island Park. This island was established in 1927 as a conservation site for green and hawksbill turtles. Nowadays, the hatchery on the island protects up to 600,000 eggs per year. Time your visit properly, and you’ll be able to see some of these newly hatched turtles make their way to the surrounding Sulu Sea for the very first time.
Camping, Not Glamping
If you want to spend a few nights under the stars, you might want to head to the Forest Research Institute Malaysia, or FRIM, in Selangor. This facility was established in 1995 in order to serve as a site for the conservation of Malaysia’s medical and aromatic flora. Tour the site’s lovely gardens and set up your camp site so you can spend some time getting back to nature. Even if you’re not up for camping, you can visit the institute while using your travel credit card to find a deal in one of the nearby hotels. The Forest Research Institute Malaysia strikes that balance between the rural and urban. It’s the ideal spot to visit if you want a taste of all-natural Malaysia without sacrificing the liveliness of the country’s cities.
Mulu Caves National Park, Sarawak
Where should you go, though, if you’re looking for a view? Try Mulu Caves National Park. This park was declared a World Heritage site in 2000 and is now protected thanks to its extreme ecology. A keen eco-tourist will be able to make the most of a day hiking through the park. If you’re not afraid of the dark, you can even delve into some of the caves and try to spot some of the park’s many bats. Spend the day, and you’ll get a better idea as to why Malaysia is considered to be the home of such a breadth of biodiversity.
Do something a little different with your vacation. Malaysia holds many secrets, but its natural environment is up for grabs. So long as you’re a respectful tourist, the many caves, islands, and ecological wonders will be yours for the visiting.
