No longer a "best-kept-secret" among travelers, Malaysia's the Datai Langkawi is one of the world's best resorts hidden in a rainforest. Its Villa Hutan Datai is an exclusive 550-square-meter complex away from the main resort ground.
Beautiful rainforest getaways —
No longer a "best-kept-secret" among travelers, Malaysia's the Datai Langkawi is one of the world's best resorts hidden in a rainforest. Its Villa Hutan Datai is an exclusive 550-square-meter complex away from the main resort ground.
courtesy The Datai Langkawi
The Datai Langkawi has 125 rooms and villas with views of the forest as well as the Andaman Sea.
The Datai Langkawi —
The Datai Langkawi has 125 rooms and villas with views of the forest as well as the Andaman Sea.
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Belum Rainforest Resort sits at the main gateway to Belum Rainforest, one of the oldest rainforests in the world. The forest is also home to the world's largest flower species, the Rafflesia.
130-million-year-old rainforest —
Belum Rainforest Resort sits at the main gateway to Belum Rainforest, one of the oldest rainforests in the world. The forest is also home to the world's largest flower species, the Rafflesia.
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Lucky guest may even spot some elusive animals like a Malayan tiger, tapir or even Asian elephant.
Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding, Perak —
Lucky guest may even spot some elusive animals like a Malayan tiger, tapir or even Asian elephant.
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The only resort inside the Tabin Wildlife Reserve, this is a prime location for wildlife-sighting. A large number of highly endangered animals live in the area.
Tabin Wildlife Resort, Lahad Datu, Sabah —
The only resort inside the Tabin Wildlife Reserve, this is a prime location for wildlife-sighting. A large number of highly endangered animals live in the area.
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This resort was rebranded as Mulu Marriott Resort and Spa in late 2014. It sits next to the Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sarawak Borneo. It's the only five-star luxury resort in the Mulu region.
Mulu Marriott Resort and Spa, Mulu National Park, Sarawak —
This resort was rebranded as Mulu Marriott Resort and Spa in late 2014. It sits next to the Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sarawak Borneo. It's the only five-star luxury resort in the Mulu region.
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An aerial view above the Borneo Rainforest Lodge inside Sabah's Danum Valley. It's one of the most exclusive resorts in Malaysia -- guests need to drive four to five hours to reach the nearest civilization.
Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley, Sabah —
An aerial view above the Borneo Rainforest Lodge inside Sabah's Danum Valley. It's one of the most exclusive resorts in Malaysia -- guests need to drive four to five hours to reach the nearest civilization.
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One of the highlights at Borneo Rainforest Lodge is its canopy walk. The entire resort and its walkways are elevated above ground on wooden stilts to preserve the rainforest floors.
Danum Valley Canopy Walk —
One of the highlights at Borneo Rainforest Lodge is its canopy walk. The entire resort and its walkways are elevated above ground on wooden stilts to preserve the rainforest floors.
David Hogan Jr.
Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort doesn't only provide easy access to one national park, but two -- Niah and Lambir Hills.
Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort, Sarawak —
Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort doesn't only provide easy access to one national park, but two -- Niah and Lambir Hills.
David Hogan Jr.
The only villa is located inside the restricted Maliau Basin Conservation Area, this luxury property has three rooms including a master bedroom that includes a jacuzzi with a rainforest view.
Maliau Basin Conservation Area, Sabah —
The only villa is located inside the restricted Maliau Basin Conservation Area, this luxury property has three rooms including a master bedroom that includes a jacuzzi with a rainforest view.
David Hogan Jr.
Like Belum Rainforest, Taman Negara is also estimated to be more than 130 million years old. More than 10,000 species of plants, 25,000 invertebrates and 200 mammals can be found around the national park.
Another ancient rainforest —
Like Belum Rainforest, Taman Negara is also estimated to be more than 130 million years old. More than 10,000 species of plants, 25,000 invertebrates and 200 mammals can be found around the national park.
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Located inside Taman Negara, Mutiara Taman Negara boasts numerous nature and ecotourism experiences, including a 2.5-acre camping ground for guests who prefer to sleep under the moonlight.
Mutiara Taman Negara, Pahang —
Located inside Taman Negara, Mutiara Taman Negara boasts numerous nature and ecotourism experiences, including a 2.5-acre camping ground for guests who prefer to sleep under the moonlight.
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