Malaysia’s Tropical Landscapes
Malaysia enjoys tropical weather all year round, with temperatures usually between 21 and 32 degrees Celsius. Since it is close to the equator, it is hot and humid throughout the year. Malaysia’s geography is as diverse as its culture, boasting lush rainforests, white sandy beaches, bustling modern cities and rugged mountains.
Malaysia’s most famous rainforest is Taman Negara, which simply means ‘National Park’ in the local Malaysian language. It is the country’s largest national park covering more than 4300 square kilometres and at 130 million years old it is the oldest rainforest in the world. Easily visited on a day trip from the capital, Kuala Lumpur (https://en.halalbooking.com/halal-hotels-kuala-lumpur/l/154), you will see tropical flowers and vegetation, exotic birds and animals as you explore by means of the walkways, 45 metres up, high in the jungle canopy. You may have the chance to spot monkeys, elephants, tigers, leopards, water buffalo, tapirs and flying squirrels.
2. Malaysia’s Sandy Beaches
The western coast of peninsular Malaysia is home to some of the country’s finest beach resorts, including the islands of Langkawi (https://en.halalbooking.com/villa-for-muslims-langkawi/l/420) and Penang (https://en.halalbooking.com/halal-friendly-holidays-penang/l/1044) to the north, with their pristine white sand. These are great choices for Muslim families wishing to enjoy a relaxing beach holiday. Many of the beach resorts and villas featured on HalalBooking offer private swimming pools, which are ideal for Muslim travellers, concerned about privacy.
3. Luxury Halal Hotels and Villas
Malaysia is known for the high standards of its accommodation and its friendly local people, who are welcoming to Muslim guests. Since the country’s official religion is Islam, hotels here are well used to catering for the requirements of halal-conscious visitors. Most hotels in Malaysia, which are featured on HalalBooking.com, serve halal food, and some are completely alcohol-free. Some hotels in Malaysia have spa centres, which have women-only areas, and other hotel rooms or villas feature private pools which offer privacy to Muslim families.
4. Islamic Cultural Heritage
Malaysia’s rich culture can be witnessed in her diverse cuisine and colourful festivals, as well as her historic monuments. Wherever you travel you will find an abundance of halal food. Mosques and other prayer facilities are well signed and easy to access, and you will generally hear the call to prayer throughout the country. Malaysia is one of the few countries to have a dedicated Islamic Tourism Centre, which is a government department ensuring the welfare of her Muslim guests.