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This a continuance of my previous blog, Amazing Places in Malaysia - Part I.

In this second part of Amazing Places in Malaysia, I want to introduce to you to three amazing islands in Malaysia.

1. Tioman Island

Tioman Island is a small island in the South China Sea, about 32 km off the sea coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Tioman Island looks like a sleeping dragon. This is because according to a legend, a Chinese princess was on her way to Singapore and decided to stop and rest at a calm and warm water in the South China Sea. Enchanted with the beauty of the area, she decided not to continue with her journey. Thus, she took the form of a sleeping dragon to form an island which is known as the Tioman Island.

Tioman Island is famous for its tropical rainforest, white and sandy beaches, and clear blue water. The nature of the island is its biggest attraction such as hiking, snorkeling and diving, or just simply lazing around on the warm sandy beaches and coves. The photos here are taken from various sites. 

2. Redang Island

Redang Island is one of the biggest islands off the sea coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It's located about 45 km off the coast of Kuala Trengganu. It is a marine park which consists of nine islands. Since it's a marine park, it's rich with marine fishes, turtles and coral reefs. Thus, it is a heaven for snorkelers and divers alike. It is also an important site for the conservation of sea turtles. In addition, the waters surrounding Redang Island are hiding two historic shipwrecks, The H.M.S. Prince of Wales and H.M.S. Repulse, which were sunk at the start of World War II.

The photos here are taken from various sites. 

3. Langkawi

Langkawi Island is an archipelago of 99 islands (some article claimed it's 104 islands), roughly about 30 km from the mainland of Peninsular Malaysia. It's located in the Andaman Sea. Langkawi is a combination of two Malay words; 'Lang' or 'helang' which meant 'brow eagle' and 'kawi' which meant local manganese stone.

In 2008, it's been conferred the title 'Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah'. The island had been declared a 'duty island' since 1986 to spearhead its tourism industry. Its pristine sandy white beaches, intact rain forest, and duty free status makes Langkawi the tourists attraction world over. Langkawi is also famous for its the Legend of Mahsuri. It's also UNESCO's World Geopark.

The photos here are taken from various sites. 

Once again, I would like to extend our "Selamat Datang ke Malaysia - Welcome to Malaysia".