Moments in Malaysia

Batu Caves, Malaysia

I travelled to Malaysia in February this year for the first time in my life. I had always wanted to go after befriending numerous Malaysian friends at the beginning of my university career. They were constantly hyping up the scrumptious food choices (and the cheapness of it) they had back in Malaysia and with that, it was one of my main reasons to go. However, once I got to the country itself, I realised it was much more than (truly delicious) Malaysian food; the culture, the attractions, the history and much more makes the country a truly fascinating place. 

The photo above was taken at the Batu Caves in Selangor. When I reached the site, I was amazed by the sheer magnificence of it and quickly snapped a photo from afar just to emphasise the size. It is a limestone outcrop which features three caves with Hindu temples and shrines. There are monkeys which frolic around the steep 272 steps and in the caves. Climbing to the top of the steps will provide you with another fantastic opportunity to take photos of the stunning skyline of the city centre, Kuala Lumpur. 

For more inspiration on photography in Malaysia check out this article which illustrates the vibrancy of the country itself - http://www.timeout.com/kuala-lumpur/travel/malaysias-most-photogenic-spots


Author: Lisbeth Wong