Malaysia Top Beaches in CNN Top 100 list
Three beaches in Malaysia have recently made it
to the Top 50 beaches of the World’s 100 best beaches survey conducted by
international news network CNN.
Making the list are Perhentian Kecil Island in
Terengganu at 13th place, Juara Beach in Pahang’s Tioman Island (21) and
Tanjung Rhu in Langkawi (49).
Malaysia Top Beaches by CNN
The list, which is compiled from various sources, takes into account feedback
from travellers, colleagues and readers as well as on-site visits and research,
CNN said on its website.
It said that most tourists in Langkawi flock to Cenang
Beach but Tanjung Rhu has an earthy beauty and serene atmosphere.
The long
beach in Tanjung Rhu is surrounded by ancient limestone caves, rippling
waterways and dense mangroves. “We love Langkawi for the breathtaking view atop
Gunung Mat Cincang, one of the island’s highest mountains,” it added.
As for Juara Beach, it was less developed and less polished than Thailand, but
it brought an all-natural, quiet vibe to the beach experience.
“This isn’t a
place for parties or nightlife, unless you like your parties hushed and your
nightlife non-human,” quoted CNN.
Tioman Island is a great place for adrenaline
junkies who want a rock climbing challenge at Nenek Semukut Mountain. The
highlight of Perhentian Kecil Island is its blue waters, which invariably
contain turtles and small sharks.
However, Tourism Malaysia gave a different set of best Malaysian beaches
according to locals. The best beaches and islands are Sipadan Island, Mabul and
Kapalai in Sabah, Tourism Malaysia said in a press release.
Sipadan is an internationally famous dive site surrounded by the Sulawesi sea
and the geographic position of Sipadan at the Indo-Pacific Basin (the centre of
the richest marine habitat in the world) makes it a paradise for divers, it
said.
The seascape is decorated with huge gorgonian sea fans, barrel sponges
and gigantic soft tree corals. To preserve the delicate ecosystem,
accommodation is only provided at the neighbouring Mabul and Kapalai islands
and tours must be pre-arranged.
“Malaysia has hundreds of island dotting its waters and some of the world’s
best islands and beaches can be found here,” said Tourism Malaysia.
Conclusion
In
Peninsular Malaysia, Cherating Beach in Pahang, Redang Island and Lang Tengah
Island in Terengganu, and Pangkor Island in Perak are the most popular among
the locals, it added.
This source was taken from The Star Malaysia for 3 Malaysia Top Beaches in CNN Top 100 list. If you plan to explore the many beaches in Malaysia, do check with the Tourism Malaysia offices.
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