Five places to visit in Malaysia: hidden travel gems for those willing to persevere
With its tranquil islands, thick rainforest and pristine waters perfect for diving, Malaysia has an abundance of little visited treasures waiting for those prepared to get off the beaten track
Tourists in Malaysia spent more on shopping than they did on accommodation for the first time in 2015, thanks partly to a proliferation of high-quality shopping malls that have turned the country into a key Southeast Asian shopping destination.
But while more people are flocking to Malaysia’s popular retail palaces, the country is full of hidden delights that await those tenacious enough to find them. Some are nestled deep within the jungles; others are found in the sapphire-blue waters that surround the country’s shores.
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So leave the heaving city streets behind and set out to discover trails, diving spots and hidden architecture. Here are five spots we recommend.
1. Discover second world war wreckage on Gunung Telapak Buruk
In the state of Negeri Sembilan, southeast of Kuala Lumpur, sits the secluded Berembun Forest Reserve that contains the wreckage of a B-24 Liberator bomber, which crashed in 1945 during the second world war. The reserve is located on Gunung Telapak Buruk, a mountain that reaches 1,193 metres above sea level and is relatively unknown among tourists due to its distance from Kuala Lumpur.
The plane wreckage was discovered in 1961 by members of an aboriginal tribe. It is located around four hours from the starting point of the main walking trail, and although the plane was largely destroyed in the crash, the remains are surprisingly well-preserved, despite years in the tropics.
