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A trekker in the rainforest in Batang Ai National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Sep 20, 20268 min read

A Guide to Batang Ai National Park, Malaysia

People walk down a city street lined with palm trees and shops.

Jul 22, 20269 min read

A Guide to George Town in Penang, Malaysia

A hilly landscape of green tea fields.

Apr 28, 20268 min read

17 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Malaysia

Langkawi Sky Bridge on Langkawi, a Malaysian island. H-AB Photography/Shutterstock

Nov 3, 20255 min read

When Is the Best Time to Visit Malaysia?

Batu Caves in Selangor, Malaysia. Majo Indo/Shutterstock

Oct 14, 202512 min read

15 Best Things to Do in Malaysia

Batu Caves in Selangor, Malaysia. Majo Indo/Shutterstock

Aug 29, 20258 min read

9 Top Places to Visit in Malaysia

Mt Kinabalu is Malaysia's most famous hike. Pintai Suchachaisri/Getty Images

Mar 19, 202512 min read

10 Best Hikes in Malaysia

The lush and wonderfully preserved rainforest of Taman Negara is only 3 hours from Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. Jasper Neupane/Shutterstock

Dec 2, 20249 min read

5 Ways to Seek Out an Outdoor Adventure in Malaysia

Here’s a complete guide to getting around Malaysia, including within cities and towns. Getty Images

Nov 28, 20246 min read

How to Explore Malaysia by Moped, Boat, Train and More

It's easy to experience the beauty of Malaysia on a budget with our insider tips. Matteo Colombo/Getty Images

Nov 1, 20248 min read

This Is What You Need to Know to Visit Malaysia on a Budget

Dine outside in the warm tropical air on Jalan Alor Food Street in heart of Kuala Lumpur. Migel/Shutterstock

Aug 15, 20247 min read

What to Eat and Drink in Malaysia

Tour beyond the cities to lush countryside, historic townships and unique national parks in Malaysia

Jul 25, 202411 min read

The 8 Best Road Trips in Malaysia for Beaches, Wildlife and More

A dazzling, explosive melting pot of diverse communities shaped Malaysia’s rich culture, pioneered its labyrinthine mash-up of cuisines, and coexisted in its unique blend of architecture © Kit Yeng Chan / Lonely Planet

Sep 1, 20239 min read

7 Days Exploring the Rich Food and Culture of Malaysia

Young traveler woman walking through the stalls in Chinatown district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mar 8, 20222 min read

Malaysia Finally Has a Reopening Date for Travelers

Lanterns in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.

Feb 19, 20225 min read

Do I Need a Visa to Visit Malaysia?

Woman walking on canopy walk over lush jungle, Taman Negara National Park.

Feb 13, 20225 min read

Malaysia’s Best National Parks: A Mesmerising Menagerie of Mountains, Rainforest, and Millennia-Old Caves

A deserted beach with palms and stored boats on Tioman Island, as the sunrise creates pink and light-blue light

Feb 10, 20226 min read

Malaysia's 9 Best Beaches: From 900 Islands and 3000 Miles of Coastline, We Pick Our Faves

Aug 28, 20202 min read

Malaysia Is Building a Trio of Sustainable Biodiverse Islands for People to Live On

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