In recent years, foreign tourists are increasingly choosing Asian countries as holiday destinations. The most popular country in this direction is Malaysia . Here visitors expect comfortable climatic conditions, excellent nature, lots of magnificent beaches, exotic vegetation.
The main lakes of Malaysia
Surprisingly, a relatively small area of land accommodated many reservoirs. Tourists arriving in the country can explore the deep-water rivers rich in different animals. Very beautiful lakes of Malaysia. The most popular among foreigners are:
- Lake Pregnant Virgin , which is located on the island of Pulau Dayang Bunting. The water spring is surrounded by steep cliffs and centuries-old forests. Its waters are suitable for drinking, as they can be refreshed in a sultry day. The Malay reservoir is enveloped in legends and ancient legends. One of them tells about the tragic love story of Princess Putri Dayang Sari and a beautiful young man. Virgo loved to swim in the lake, where she saw the prince, but all his courtship was rejected by the charmer. The inconsolable lover resorted to black magic to achieve reciprocity from the princess. Soon they were married and expected the appearance of the first-born. After birth, the child died, and his mother learned of the deceit of her husband. She gave her son to the waters of the lake, and she turned into a bird and flew away. Since then, the lake is considered healing, many childless couples are rushing here to become parents. Local residents believe that a woman who has bathed in the lake water, soon learns the joy of motherhood.
- Kenir is the largest reservoir of the state in the southern state of Trenganu. The reservoir appeared due to the construction of the dam of one of the largest hydroelectric power stations on the territory of Malaysia. Today Kenira's area reaches 260 square meters. km.
- Bera , the largest freshwater lake in Malaysia, adorns the southwest of Pahang. The pond is located between high mountain ranges. Its length reaches 35 km, and the source width is 20 km. Bera and its surroundings have become a natural habitat for many species of plants and animals.
- The beautiful Lake Tasik-Chini originates a hundred kilometers from Kuantan . The reservoir has a whole system of canals and ducts, in which there is a huge amount of fish. The lake is especially picturesque from June to September, when its surface is covered with pink and red lotuses. On the shore of Tasik-Chini there is a village called Kampung Gumum. Tourists can get acquainted with its inhabitants, learn the customs and traditions of settlers, buy artisans' products. The lake can be explored by ordering a boat excursion , and the surrounding areas are explored by travelers on one of the hiking trails.