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2023 is truly a bustling year for durian!

Apart from the infamous Musang King black seed incident in Malaysia, China has also introduced durians cultivated in Hainan Island for the first time. Experts even predict that China’s durian may disrupt the Southeast Asian market. Thailand has also come to Malaysia to purchase durians straight from the trees! After all, everyone knows that Malaysian durians are enjoyed only when they naturally ripen. In this blog post, we will introduce the 2023 Malaysian Durian Ecotourism to all of you!

Photo Credit : Newleaf Malaysia

In 2023, Tourism Malaysia has crafted a series of marvelous durian ecotourism packages, allowing everyone to experience the charm of durians across various destinations in Malaysia. By visiting prominent durian-focused locations such as Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Pahang, and Johor, combined with diverse activities, you will witness Malaysia’s undiscovered treasures.

Malaysia is renowned for its diverse durian varieties, with 226 registered species to date. Through dedicated research and precise plant breeding techniques, Malaysia has cultivated outstanding durian varieties. Here, you can relish in various flavors of durian, including the acclaimed Musang King, Black Thorn, D168 (IOI), and the MDUR 88 variety developed by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI). Malaysia also utilizes advanced freezing technology to export premium durians to foreign countries, sharing the enchantment of the “King of Fruits” with the world!

Kurma Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd is great! They even arrange river activities alongside durian feasting!

M.Maha-Izah Transport & Tours Sdn offers local tours in Penang, while UNIC Astana Holidays specializes in Perlis, known for its picturesque landscapes far from the hustle and bustle.