10 Best Places to Visit in Malaysia

文/里德·尚帕涅 譯/郭綺然

If countries were awarded for diversity, Malaysia would top first place.Not only is Malaysia a melting pot of ethnic cultures, but it is also a blend of many different customs, cuisines and religions all coexisting peacefully together. From large island groups to mountains, fertile highlands and tropical rainforest, the country’s geography is every bit as diverse. What’s more,Malaysia is a unique country in that is divided into two main landmasses. West Malaysia occupies the southern half of a peninsula shared with Thailand, while across the South China Sea is East Malaysia, situated on the Borneo island.

10. Kota Bharu

Often used as a stopover by many travelers visiting the beautiful Perhentian Islands, Kota Bharu offers its own unique charm, attractions, shopping and cuisine. Located in Peninsular Malaysia near the Thailand border, Kota Bharu is the capital of the Kelantan State. Much of Kota Bharu life revolves around the city’s bustling marketplaces of which the Central Market is the largest. Surrounded by coffee shops and busy streets dotted with old trishaws,the Central Market is teeming in local women working food stands and selling colorful fruits and vegetables.

如果以多樣性對(duì)世界各國(guó)排名，馬來(lái)西亞當(dāng)屬第一。馬來(lái)西亞不僅是民族文化的大熔爐，更是各類(lèi)風(fēng)俗、飲食和宗教文化和平共存之地。從大型群島到高峻山脈，從肥沃高原到熱帶雨林，馬來(lái)西亞的地形地貌同樣極具多樣性。此外，馬來(lái)西亞是唯一一個(gè)國(guó)土分處兩大地塊的國(guó)家。西馬來(lái)西亞與泰國(guó)共處馬來(lái)半島，位于半島南半部。隔著中國(guó)南海，則是位于婆羅洲島的東馬來(lái)西亞。

10. 哥打巴魯

哥打巴魯通常是許多游客前往美麗的巴興地群島的中轉(zhuǎn)站。不過(guò)，哥打巴魯也有著自己獨(dú)特的魅力、名勝、商場(chǎng)及美食。這座城市坐落于馬來(lái)半島，與泰國(guó)接壤，是馬來(lái)西亞吉蘭丹州的首府。當(dāng)?shù)厝说纳钪饕苑比A的集市為中心，其中中央市場(chǎng)規(guī)模最大。中央市場(chǎng)周?chē)鷧R集著咖啡館，舊式三輪車(chē)在繁忙的街道上來(lái)來(lái)回回；市場(chǎng)里的小販多是當(dāng)?shù)貗D女，有些經(jīng)營(yíng)著小吃攤，有些賣(mài)著五顏六色的蔬菜水果。

9. Melaka

Commanding an important position on the busy sea route between India and China on West Malaysia’s southwestern coast, Melaka was ruled and battled over for centuries between Indian, Portuguese, British and Dutch governments. As a result, this modern day Malaysian city is now one of the best places to visit in Malaysia packed with architecture, culture, traditions and cuisine all reflecting its rich heritage.The Portuguese Settlement in Melaka is characterized by charming villas and the remains of an old fort while the Dutch district features some of the oldest Dutch architecture in the East.

9. 馬六甲

馬六甲位于西馬來(lái)西亞的西南海岸，是中國(guó)和印度之間海上航線的樞紐所在。過(guò)去數(shù)百年，馬六甲一直是印度、葡萄牙、英國(guó)和荷蘭等國(guó)家爭(zhēng)奪和統(tǒng)治的對(duì)象。所以這座現(xiàn)代城市有眾多能展示其深厚歷史底蘊(yùn)的建筑、文化、傳統(tǒng)和美食，是馬來(lái)西亞最值得游玩的景點(diǎn)之一。馬六甲的葡萄牙殖民區(qū)以其迷人的別墅和一座古老堡壘的遺址出名，而荷蘭殖民區(qū)的主要特色是那些東方最古老的荷蘭式建筑。

8. Cameron Highlands

Providing a cool escape from the heat of the lowlands, the Cameron Highlands in the Titiwangsa Mountains are one of Malaysia’s oldest tourist destinations.Developed with an English garden charm, this beautiful tableland offers lush scenery, forests, lakes, wildlife and outdoor recreation. As Malaysia’s chief tea and flower producer, the Cameron Highlands also abounds in sprawling tea plantations and colorful flower farms. Many of these establishments are open to the public. Several pictorial golf courses are available for golfers.

8. 金馬倫高原

位于蒂蒂旺沙山脈上的金馬倫高原是馬來(lái)西亞最古老的旅游景點(diǎn)之一，同時(shí)也是一大避暑勝地。在這個(gè)充滿(mǎn)英式花園特色的美麗高原上，人們可以欣賞眾多美景：森林、湖泊、野生動(dòng)植物，也可以參與戶(hù)外休閑活動(dòng)。金馬倫高原還是馬來(lái)西亞最主要的茶葉和鮮花生產(chǎn)地，有眾多面積龐大的茶葉種植園和五彩繽紛的鮮花農(nóng)場(chǎng)，其中很多對(duì)公眾開(kāi)放。高原上還有幾個(gè)風(fēng)景如畫(huà)的高爾夫球場(chǎng)，可供高爾夫愛(ài)好者使用。

7. Kota Kinabalu

The capital of the Sabah State in Malaysian Borneo, Kota Kinabalu is a fastgrowing tourist destination due to its close proximity to tropical islands, rainforests, wildlife refuges, national parks and Malaysia’s tallest peak, Mount Kinabalu. Commonly called KK by locals, Kota Kinabalu has a small city center, boasting a number of landmarks,memorials and an observatory, which offers splendid views of the city. Just minutes from the city, the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park features five small islands that are ideal for snorkeling, diving and swimming.

7. 亞庇

亞庇是馬來(lái)西亞沙巴州首府，位于馬來(lái)西亞婆羅洲。由于靠近熱帶島嶼、熱帶雨林、野生動(dòng)物保護(hù)區(qū)、國(guó)家公園和馬來(lái)西亞最高峰——京那巴魯山，它便成為馬來(lái)西亞發(fā)展最快的旅游勝地。當(dāng)?shù)厝送ǔ：?jiǎn)稱(chēng)亞庇為“KK”，它的城市中心比較小，但是有許多標(biāo)志性的建筑、紀(jì)念館，還有一個(gè)觀光臺(tái)，在此可以盡享城市的壯麗景觀。東姑阿都拉曼國(guó)家公園由五個(gè)小島組成，是浮潛、深潛和游泳的完美去處，距市區(qū)近幾分鐘路程。

6. Kuching

The largest city on Borneo Island,Kuching is a popular base for exploring Borneo’s rainforest and the state of Sarawak. However, Kuching offers plenty for tourists to see and do during their stay, from sightseeing historic landmarks to bustling markets and outdoor recreation. The city is situated on the banks of the Sarawak River with a beautifully landscaped waterfront offering views of historic landmarks such as Fort Margherita and Astana palace.Distinct for its umbrella-shaped roof,the Kuching Civic Center contains a planetarium and a viewing platform presenting outstanding aerial views.

6. 古晉

古晉是婆羅洲島最大的城市。游客們熱衷于將古晉作為探索婆羅洲熱帶森林以及沙撈越州美景的大本營(yíng)。不過(guò)，從觀光歷史性地標(biāo)到游玩熱鬧的集市再到參與戶(hù)外休閑活動(dòng)，游客們能在此地大玩一番。古晉坐落在風(fēng)景優(yōu)美的沙撈越河河畔，游客可在此欣賞瑪格烈達(dá)堡和阿斯塔納宮（州元首府）等歷史標(biāo)志性建筑。古晉市民中心的屋頂呈獨(dú)特的傘狀，里面有天文館和觀景平臺(tái)。游客可在此平臺(tái)上鳥(niǎo)瞰城市的非凡景觀。

5. Penang

Located in the Strait of Malacca off West Malaysia’s northwestern coast,Penang Island is a popular tourist destination due to its historic George Town and rich culinary diversity. Its position along one of the world’s most traveled shipping routes has infused Penang with a colorful array of cultures, architecture and cuisine. No visit to Penang would be complete without a trishaw ride or walk around the island’s capital city,George Town, to see its British colonial architecture and historic Chinese and Indian temples.

5. 檳城

檳城位于西馬來(lái)西亞西北海岸的馬六甲海峽，因其歷史悠久的喬治城和豐富多樣的飲食而成為受歡迎的旅游勝地。它位處世界上最繁忙的航線之一，該地理優(yōu)勢(shì)使檳城的文化、建筑和美食種類(lèi)繁多，各具特色。如果不想白來(lái)一趟檳城，那么一定要騎三輪車(chē)或徒步游覽首府喬治城，看一看它那具有英國(guó)殖民特色的建筑和歷史悠久的中國(guó)寺廟與印度廟宇。

4. Kuala Lumpur

Less than 200 year ago, Kuala Lumpur was just a quiet tin-mining town in West Malaysia. Today, this same sleepy village has flourished into the country’s federal capital and largest metropolis.Commonly called KL by locals, this vibrant city is a cultural melting pot,noted for its impressive skyscrapers and buzzing scenes of shopping and dining.KL doesn’t really have a city center but rather several hubs of activity. The former colonial district features distinctive architecture and the pleasant Merdeka Square. Chinatown is a busy tourist hub while the Golden Triangle presents the city’s modern face, with the famous Petronas Towers as its most striking building.

4. 吉隆坡

不到200年前，吉隆坡還只是西馬來(lái)西亞一個(gè)安靜的錫礦小鎮(zhèn)。如今，當(dāng)年那個(gè)寂靜冷清的小村莊已發(fā)展成馬來(lái)西亞的首都及第一大城市。這座活力四射的城市通常被當(dāng)?shù)厝朔Q(chēng)為“KL”，是一座文化大熔爐，以其巍峨聳立的摩天大樓和喧鬧繁華的購(gòu)物和餐飲業(yè)聞名。吉隆坡其實(shí)沒(méi)有一個(gè)真正意義上的城市中心，而是分散為幾個(gè)活躍的中心區(qū)。前殖民區(qū)擁有風(fēng)格獨(dú)特的建筑和風(fēng)景宜人的獨(dú)立廣場(chǎng)。唐人街則是一個(gè)繁華的旅游中心，而金三角區(qū)呈現(xiàn)的是這座城市的現(xiàn)代化風(fēng)貌，其中著名的石油雙塔是該區(qū)最引人注目的建筑。

3. Taman Negara

Encompassing three states across the northern part of West Malaysia, Taman Negara is reputed to be the oldest tropical rainforest in the world. A popular ecotourism and adventure destination,this national park is teeming in wildlife from rare plants to exotic birds and scarce animals like the Malayan Tiger,Asian elephant and Sumatran Rhinoceros. One of the most popular things to do in Taman Negara is the Canopy Walk, a long suspension bridge high above the treetops where visitors can walk and glimpse exotic birds. Guided night safaris are also available to see plants that only bloom at night, glow-in-the-dark fungi and nocturnal creatures like owls,leopard cats and water dragons.

3. 大漢山國(guó)家公園

大漢山國(guó)家公園坐落于西馬來(lái)西亞北部三州交界處，擁有世界上最古老的熱帶雨林，是廣受歡迎的生態(tài)游和叢林探險(xiǎn)目的地。公園里遍布稀有植物、異域珍奇鳥(niǎo)類(lèi)，還有馬來(lái)亞虎、亞洲象和蘇門(mén)答臘犀牛等珍稀動(dòng)物。此地最受歡迎的景點(diǎn)之一是樹(shù)頂?shù)鯓颉Ｓ慰涂梢月阶哌^(guò)一座懸空在樹(shù)梢上的長(zhǎng)吊橋，在橋上觀賞異域珍奇鳥(niǎo)類(lèi)。另外，游客還可在向?qū)У膸ьI(lǐng)下探索黑夜下的大漢山國(guó)家公園，觀賞只在夜間開(kāi)花的植物，在黑暗中發(fā)光的真菌以及貓頭鷹、豹貓和水龍等夜行動(dòng)物。

2. Langkawi

Located off Malaysia’s northwestern coast in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands boasting picturesque beaches, rainforest, mangroves and forest-clad mountains. In recent years, resorts, hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities have developed in Langkawi, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the archipelago’s exceptional natural beauty.

2. 蘭卡威

蘭卡威位于馬來(lái)西亞西北海岸的安達(dá)曼海，是由99個(gè)島嶼組成的群島，擁有風(fēng)景如畫(huà)的海灘、熱帶雨林、紅樹(shù)林，還有森林覆蓋的群山。近年來(lái)，蘭卡威開(kāi)發(fā)了眾多度假村、酒店、餐館和其他旅游設(shè)施，為游客提供了游覽群島非凡自然美景的良機(jī)。

1. Gunung Mulu National Park

Famous for its extraordinary limestone karst formations and phenomenal cave systems, the Gunung Mulu National Park is one of the most awe-inspiring natural attractions in all of Southeast Asia. Located in Malaysian Borneo in the Sarawak State, this national park features some of the largest and longest cave systems in the world. Included in these is the world’s largest cave chamber, the Sarawak Chamber, which is estimated large enough to hold 40 Boeing 747 aircraft. ■

1.姆魯國(guó)家公園

姆魯國(guó)家公園是東南亞最令人驚嘆的自然景觀之一，因其奇特的喀斯特地貌和不同尋常的巖洞群聞名于世。該國(guó)家公園位于婆羅洲島上馬來(lái)西亞沙撈越州，擁有世界最大最長(zhǎng)的巖洞群，其中包括全世界最大的洞室——沙撈越洞室。據(jù)估計(jì)，沙撈越洞室足足可以容納40架波音747飛機(jī)。 □