Want to capture that perfect Instagram picture? Look no further than your own backyard!
Malaysia was just named the 14th most instagrammable place in the world by Big 7 Travel, a travel channel with over 1.5 million audiences worldwide.
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In their list of “50 Most instagrammable Places In The World 2020”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was chosen as the 14th place, with a few famous landmarks highlighted.
The Petronas Twin Towers would obviously make it on anyone’s Instagram when they visit Malaysia. Currently the tallest twin towers in the world, visitors can never get enough of the glistening silver towers during the day, and even at night.
Putrajaya is known as Malaysia’s metropolitan city, with its clean and neat structures and buildings. Other than being Malaysia’s administrative capital, it is also famously known for the mesmerizing above-water mosque, Putra Mosque, made from rose-colored granite with a pink dome.
If you’re looking for that candid, non-touristy picture for the ‘gram, the travel channel suggested Jalan Alor market for that compulsory food shots. Located in Bukit Bintang, this bustling food street is famous for vibrant food stands & restaurants serving mouth-watering street eats.
A trip to Malaysia is not complete without visiting Batu Caves. With its newly painted rainbow stairs, the limestone hill consisting of caves used for temples and Hindu shrines, complete with the world's tallest gold statue of Lord Murugan, a Hindu deity, it's no wonder that Batu Caves is yet another instagrammable location in Malaysia that you would not want to miss!
Other notable mentions in the list also include places in our neighboring countries such as the island city-state of Singapore, ranking 5th in the list, and Indonesia’s most popular honeymoon spot, Bali, bagging the 8th spot.
Surprisingly, as stated by the travel channel, Sydney ranks first as the most instagrammable place in the world for 2020 despite the horrifying bushfire crisis that hit Australia recently, as people are still keen to explore all that the down under has to offer.
Hong Kong (#2), Dubai (#3), New York (#4), Japan (#6), Portugal (#7), England (#9), India (10#), are also amongst the Top 10 destinations that visitors would definitely be instagramming.
What do you think of these places? Have you paid any of these spots a visit?
By: Siti Farhana Sheikh Yahya
