Pulau Langkawi
A landscaped ‘folklore theme park’ that stretches along the waterfront. Brightly coloured statues around the lakes illustrate several Langkawi legends,…
Must-see attractions in Malaysia
Pulau Langkawi
There are a handful of fast-food restaurants and souvenir shops at this open-air mall, where the main attraction is the SkyCab cable car at Panorama…
Perak
This dainty, red-roofed Anglican church was consecrated in 1908. Often closed, the building is an unusual feature of Kuala Kangsar's skyline.
Malaysia
Once the offices of the colonial administration, the neoclassical (1912) State Library, west of the Lake Gardens, is Seremban’s most imposing colonial…
Tawau
The Tawau Mosque (or New Mosque) can hold an astonishing 17,000 worshippers and is the largest mosque in Sabah. Built at an equally staggering cost of…
Ipoh
A fine example of colonial architecture, this school, on the padang’s northern flank, was founded by the Catholic La Salle brothers in 1912. Not open to…
Ipoh
Built in the Mughal style in 1908 for the local Indian population, this mosque has an attractive, lacey, green-and-white design. Only Muslims are allowed…
Malaysia
An attractive neo-Gothic church, founded in 1848, is the heart of Roman Catholic life in Seremban.
Cameron Highlands
Located just south of Brinchang is this colourful Hindu place of worship, festooned with Tamil Nadu–style sculptures. It's just north of the golf course.
George Town
Built in 1903, this Edwardian baroque building facing the Padang houses the Penang Island City Council.
Sandakan
The fountain commemorates the independence of Sabah on 16 September 1963 with the departure of the last Governor of British North Borneo.
Johor
This century-old, but much updated,Taoist temple is dedicated to Tua Pek Kong, the god of prosperity, and serves as a useful landmark.
Sarawak
This paved and grassy area acts as the symbolic 'gateway' to the city, with illuminated fountains, gardens and two swan statues.
Kuantan
Watch football matches here. There are more goal posts and playing fields on the Padang.
Perak
A somewhat random collection of old-fashioned housewares and vintage furniture, supplemented with displays on local history.
Sarawak
Commemorates Sarawak's first legislative-assembly meeting of Brooke officials and local chieftains held in 1867 in Bintulu.
Cameron Highlands
Just north of Brinchang, this standard strawberry-picking farm charges RM30 for 500g of berries plucked by your own hands.
Taiping
With its prominent gold domes, this mosque is an arresting feature of central Taiping's skyline. Only Muslims may enter.
Malaysia
A handsome 1912 mansion that was once home to British Resident Captain Murray.
Kuala Lumpur
KL branch of worldwide German cultural centre. Check online for details of free events including movie screenings.
Perak
One of the first rubber trees in Kuala Kangsar, dating to 1877, stands outside the grand white District Office.
Sarawak
A statue of the emblem of Sibu: the swan, an ancient Chinese symbol of good fortune and health.
Pulau Langkawi
Telaga Harbour Park is a yachting marina and shopping complex surrounded by nature.
Johor
While you're waiting for your ferry, you can admire this ornate Hindu temple.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Bangsar's Muslim population prays at this mosque.
