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In the north of the province Johor there is an island group where Tioman Island is part of. Tioman and the neighboring islands are very popular among the inhabitants of Johor Bahru (and Singapore). The island Tioman is simply accessible by boat. From the city busses leave daily to the fishing village of Mersing where you can take the boat to Tioman. A couple of hours by rental car  from Johor Bahru you are entering a beautiful national park in Malaysia; Endau Rompin National Park. This national park is in pristine condition; and especially popular among adventurers, hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Malacca (also called Melaka in Bahasa Malaysia) is a wonderful city for nice daytime activities or for a stay of more than one day. There are quite a few hotels and hostels available, but there are also many homeowners who are willing to put their house in Malacca up for rent. The city has many beautiful attractions, all clearly representing the great history of the city. From Kuala Lumpur you can easily access Malacca by bus, taxi or rental car . Residents of the capital often travel to Malacca during weekends to have a good rest and to enjoy the delicious food which the city is famous for.

Selangor actually describes Malaysia's most developed and populated state that leads up to Kuala Lumpur's urban sprawl. Here you'll find a Formula One racetrack, the National Zoo of Malaysia, and enormous theme parks including an indoor snow park.

Selangor is busy and booming; shopping malls sprawl as far as the eye can see. When you can't possibly shop anymore, head to the nearby Genting Highlands -- Malaysia's version of Vegas perched on top of a mountain. The First World Hotel was once the world's largest hotel with 6,118 rooms and a theme park.

But Selangor isn't just about LEDs and concrete: The famous Batu Caves are a Hindu shrine and draw large crowds, as do the abundance of fireflies along the river in Kuala Selangor.

The Cameron Highlands are located in close to the city of Ipoh, in the western part of Peninsular Malaysia. Because the Cameron Highlands are higher than many other places in Malaysia, it is usually a noticeable cooler there. For this reason many local Malaysians often go to the Cameron Highlands to escape the warm and humid climate of the big cities of Malaysia. The surroundings are perfect for strolls and hikes; this is the main reason why many tourists head over to the Cameron Highlands. It is again a different Malaysia.