5 best bicycle tours in Malaysia to explore small towns and big cities
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- 05 Sep 2022
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Cycling is a great way to explore a country, especially in Malaysia where back roads lead to quaint villages and charming towns. It’s truly an off-the-beaten-path way to travel.
If you’re looking to explore the nooks and crannies of a place that lead to mesmerising murals or interesting small warungs, touring on a bicycle will bring you to many uncharted destinations.
And as Malaysia is famed for her warm hospitality, one is likely to be greeted by many friendly faces while pedalling across the country.
“Most cycle tourists rank ‘easy interactions with locals’ as one of their top reasons for travelling by bicycle,” said Eric Schambion and Amaya Williams.
The pair, on their blog WorldBiking, detailed a chance encounter with a local who provided them with shelter during a stormy night while on a cycling holiday in a village in Sarawak.
“It really is the people that make the places,” they wrote.
Malaysia’s appeal as a cycling holiday destination is often highlighted by tourism agencies and tour operators.
In fact, bicycle tourism is featured in Tourism Malaysia’s beautiful music video for the new Cuti-Cuti Malaysia song.
In an extended scene, three women cyclists are seen traversing the scenic highway. Another clip features a couple of tourists discovering lush padi fields on their trusty bicycles.
For those looking for an adventure in the wilderness, Tourism Malaysia – in a statement on its website – recommends mountain biking instead. Read More...
