Monday, 13 August 2012

7 Wonders of Malaysia


Malaysia can be considered a young country, with not much depth on the history of the nation. Hence, there is no ancient structures found in the country due to absence of great ancient civilization in the region. Hence, the list is either of man-made modern structures or natural landscapes.

1. Penang Bridge



Penang Bridge is a dual carriageway toll bridge connects George Town on the island of Penang and Seberang Perai on the mainland of Malaysia on  the Malay Peninsular. Penang Brige is also longest bridge in Malaysia. 8.4 km of the bridge is above the water.

Total length: 13, 500 m
Height: 102 m
Opened: 14 September 1985
Location: Seberang Perai, Gelugor






2. Petronas Twin Towers


The Petronas Towers, also known as The Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. KLCC is the tallest building in the world. from 1998 to 2004 until surpassed by Taipei. The buildings are the landmark of Kuala Lumpur with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.

Height: 452 m
Floors: 88
Address: Lower Ground (Concourse) Level, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur






3. SMART Tunnel

The "Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel" or SMART Tunnel is a storm drainage and road structure in Kuala Lumpur and a major national project in Malaysia. The 9.7 km tunnel is the longest stormwater tunnel in South East Asia and second longest in Asia. The main objective of this tunnel is to solve the problem of flash floods in Kuala Lumpur and also to reduce traffic jams along Jalan Sungai Besi and Loke Yew flyover at Pudu during rush hour.

Destinations: Imbi, Cheras, PJ andSeremban



4. Putrajaya

Commonly known as the model garden city of Malaysia. The whole city is planned to be constructed to house the administrative and government buildings of Malaysia including the Perdana Putra (Prime Minister Office), Putrajaya International Convention Centre and other ministerial offices. There is an artificial lake called as Putrajaya Lake built to provide a harmonious surrounding to the city filled with greens. All the structures like buildings, mosques, and bridges are designed with fantastic architecture that will made you to feel awesome.


5. Genting Highlands



A fun-filled resorts, a city of entertainment above a hill at Pahang, overlooking Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. It is founded by the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, one of the billionaires in Malaysia and is currently head by his son, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay. It is also accessible through the Genting Skyway (cables) which is the world fastest and longest in South East Asia. It is sometimes known as the Las Vegas of Malaysia, as it has two casinos. It consists of five hotels: Genting Hotel, Highlands Hotel, Resorts Hotel, Theme Park Hotel and First World Hotel (world biggest hotel with 6118 rooms). 



6. Kek Lok Si Temple


It is a Buddhist temple located on hill of Air Itam, Penang Island and is the largest Buddhist temple in South East Asia. The construction of the temple began in 1890 and upgrade and expansion still continues till these days, with the latest addition being the 30.2 m tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin (among the world tallest Kuan Yin Statue) sheltered by the world tallest pavilion. Another interesting feature of the temple complex is the seven-storeys main pagoda (Pagoda of 10 000 Buddhas).



7. Mount Kinabalu




It is the highest mountain in Malaysia, located in Sabah, East Malaysia at a height of 4095 m, making it as the world 20th tallest by topographic prominence. It is among the most biological sites in the world with over 4500 species of plant, 326 species of bird, and 100 mammalian species identified; the famous being the world largest flower, Rafflesia and orangutan which is facing extinction. It is protected as Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site.







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