Top Attractions in Malaysia
Malaysia top attractions - take your pick! We've created a list of Malaysia's top attractions, what's popular and what should be on every traveler's "must see" list in Malaysia.
Petronas Twin Towers
A highlight of a trip to Kuala Lumpur the views from the skybridge at Petronas Twin Towers are amazing day and night. Each morning 1,700 passes are ... Continue Reading »
Batu Caves
One of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, the Batu Caves are dedicated to Lord Murugan and an imposing 154 foot (47 meter) high golden statue in ... Continue Reading »
Georgetown
Founded in 1786 as a trading post for the British East Indian Company, and named after King George III (the mad one!), Georgetown became an important trading ... Continue Reading »
Langkawi Cable Car
The Langkawi Cable Car will take you high above the Langkawi rainforest on Mount Mat Chinchang for the most spectacular views of the surrounding islands and ... Continue Reading »
Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu towers over the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah. At 13,435ft (4,095m) above sea level, Mount Kinabalu is the 4th tallest mountain in the ... Continue Reading »
Sandakan Sepilock Orangutan Rehabilitation Center
The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, located near the town of Sandakan, is one of only four places in the world set up to preserve and protect ... Continue Reading »
Penang Butterfly Farm
Upon opening in 1986, the Penang Butterfly Farm was the first butterfly farm anywhere in the tropics, more than just a tourist attraction, it is a butterfly ... Continue Reading »
Pulau Payar Marine Park
An overload of tropical fish awaits you at Palau Payer Marine Park. The park is a coral reef teeming with fish including feather starfish, rainbow runners, ... Continue Reading »
Kuala Selangor Fireflies
Bask in the bioluminescence of thousands of fireflies as they do their mating dance around the Berembang trees along the river at Kuala Selangor Fireflies ... Continue Reading »
National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
The majestic National Mosque, or Masjid Negara, was built in 1965 as a symbol of Malaysia’s recently won independence. It is one of South East Asia’s ... Continue Reading »
Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram Temple
Queen Victoria donated 5 acres of land to the local Thai community here, where in 1845 they built Wat Chayamangkalaram - a Thai buddhist temple. The Temple ... Continue Reading »
- Animal Park
- Cave
- Festival
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Holy Place
- Monument - Historical
- Mountain
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- People Watching
- Plaza / Square
- Religious Experience
- Street / Avenue
- Temple
- Tip - Suggested Itineraries
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Tower
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
- Beach
- Cultural Experience
- Golfing
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Island
- Mosque
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Park / Garden
- Picnic Spot
- Popular with Locals
- Sailing
- Swim & Snorkel
- Tip - General Travel
- Tip - Transport
- Tip - When to Go
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Waterfall
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