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Guan Di Temple (also known as Kuan Ti Temple) with incense sticks in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Overview

Dynamic cities, fabulous food, beautiful beaches, idyllic islands and national parks with wildlife-packed rainforests – all of this can be found in Malaysia.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Penang National Park
Penang
At 23 sq km, this is Malaysia's smallest national park, but it's beach-fringed forests are home to silvered leaf monkeys, flying lemurs, leopard cats and…
Tawau Hills Park
Sabah
This small reserve has forested hills rising dramatically from the surrounding plain. If getting into the Maliau Basin or Danum Valley feels like too much…
Agop Batu Tulug
Sabah
This hill, 2km north of the Batuh Putih bridge, features three caves housing the ancestors of local Orang Sungai (People of the River). Because the…
Blue Mansion
George Town
The most photographed building in George Town, this magnificent 38-room, 220-window mansion was built in the 1880s and rescued from ruin in the 1990s…
Petronas Towers
Kuala Lumpur
Resembling twin silver rockets, the Petronas Towers are the perfect allegory for the meteoric rise of the city from tin-mining shanty town to 21st-century…
Stadthuys
Melaka City
This former town hall and governor's residence dates to the 1650s and is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East. It functioned as State…
Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Malaysia
A fresh green haven in easy reach of Kuala Lumpur, the 545-hectare Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is an active centre of forest management…
Telaga Tujuh
Pulau Langkawi
The series of freshwater rock pools at Telaga Tujuh, located at the top of a waterfall inland from Pantai Kok, makes a refreshing alternative to splashing…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

With so many incredible things to do in Malaysia, it can be hard to know where to begin. Start with our shortlist of the 15 best experiences available.

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Best Places to Visit

Here are the best places to go in Malaysia for soft sandy beaches, incredible food and amazing treks through wildlife-filled jungle and national parks.

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Best Time to Visit

There’s never a bad time to visit Malaysia – yet never really a dry one, either. Read on for our season-by-season guide.

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Things to Know

From what to pack to social etiquette, here is everything you need to know before visiting Malaysia.

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Transportation

Want to take the train? A river ferry? Rent your own car? Read on to learn about the many options for getting around in Malaysia.

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Visa Requirements

A great place for impulsive travelers, many nationals can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days.

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Money and Costs

Malaysia has gone under the radar of budget travelers for too long – this country offers incredible value for money. Here's how to visit on a budget.

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Best Road Trips

You can explore Malaysia without stepping inside a car but exploring with your own wheels opens up a tropical world. Here are Malaysia's best road trips.

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