Malaysia has a very diverse cultural heritage, from culinary, traditional clothing, traditions, and protected sites. Cultural sites in Malaysia have even been recognized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural). Here are 4 Malaysian cultural sites that have been recognized by UNESCO:
- Gunung Mulu National Park
Gunung Mulu National Park is located in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. Gunung Mulu is a Malaysian and world heritage site consisting of caves and karst formations. Since it is famous for karst rock formations, Gunung Mulu Site is often used for rock climbing. There are several wildlife that live such as, Sumatran rhinoceros, Orangutans, and Sun Bears.
- Kinabalu National Park
Kinabalu park is Malaysia’s first world heritage site located in Sabah, Malaysia. Kinabalu National Park is a mountain located on the island of Borneo.
- Melaka and George Town
It is 2 world heritage cities in Malaysia. Melaka and George Town represent eastern and western cultures. Melaka adopted Portuguese and Dutch culture, while George Town adopted English culture.
- Archaelogical Heritage of Lenggong Valley
It is a Malaysian world heritage site located in a remote and desolate location that was once a former oil palm plantation. The location is in Kota Tampan, Lenggong, Perak, Malaysia. There are several archaeological sites in the form of fossils, rocks, and artifacts found by the team that found the location of Lenggong Valley for the first time.