Besides all the modern offerings, Malaysia is also famous for all its historical sites. From Penang to Kuala Lumpur, and from Malacca to Sarawak, historical sites in Malaysia have a unique story that eventually shaped and moulded the country's progress since independence.
Most of these sites are simple places but rich with nostalgic aura. A visit to these sites will surely enhance one's understanding of Malaysia in the yesteryears.
This village owes its fame to Sam Poh Footprint Temple the beachfront shrine that is dedicated to Admiral Cheng Ho, the famous Chinese admiral who features prominently in the history of the Melaka Sultanate.
With the shouts "Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!" on August 31 1957, Dataran Merdeka was where the Malayan flag was hoisted for the first time in the country's history upon gaining independence from the British rule.
This low and rickety building in Georgetown, Penang, which was once a base for Dr. Sun Yat Sen in the early 1900's, survives to serve a reminder of this illustrious Chinese nationalist.
The fort was built on the site of Sir Francis Light's historic landing in 1786. Originally a wooden stockade, it was replaced with a stone and brick structure built by convict labour in 1804.
Penang's George Town is one of the most charming historical towns in Malaysia, filled with historical sites and a unique mix of different cultures living in perfect harmony.
