10 Amazing Places to Visit In Malaysia

1. Kaula Lampur

Kuala Lampur is main city of Malaysia and definitely worth exploring if ever you’re visiting Malaysia. The capital city’s urban landscape, dominated by iconic KL Tower and Petronas Towers, is dotted with grand heritage buildings, worthwhile museums, well-maintained parks, revered temples, and mosques. 

2. Penang & Geogetown

Food in Georgetown, Kuala Lumpur is widely known as the finest throughout the region and is reason enough to go. It’s certainly my favorite place to visit in Malaysia, There is no place in Southeast Asia that can match its satisfying mix of old-world cosmopolitan heritage, relaxed feel, exotic allure, and lush natural landscapes.

3. Melaka

Melaka (Malacca) is a former Portuguese-colonial trading port conveniently located between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. If you’re traveling to both cities by land, this heritage and food destination is worth a stopover.

4. Langkawi

If you’ve been to the best beaches in the Philippines and  Thailand, Langkawi’s natural scenery is probably not going to blow you away. That said, it still is a stunning place to visit with worthwhile things to keep you busy for a day or two. What I like about Langkawi the most is that is easy to travel yet remains approachable and largely under developed. It’s also one of the few tax-free islands in Malaysia where you can enjoy duty-free shopping.

5. Putrajaya

Putrajaya is home to many of Malaysia’s most impressive monuments. Here, you’ll find grand mosques, government buildings, and iconic bridges surrounded by manicured parks and a 600-hectare lake. It can be reached on an easy day trip from Kuala Lumpur or on a drive-by to the airport.

6. Legoland & Johor Bahru

Legoland Malaysia is one reason to visit Johor Bahru, located just across the causeway from Singapore. It is the first Legoland theme park in Asia and features many cool attractions including a Lego-themed water park, Lego-themed hotel, and impressive miniature recreations of many of Asia’s best-known landmarks.

7. Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is a bustling yet laid-back city in Sabah, East Malaysia known as a gateway to Borneo’s amazing natural sites including Mount Kinabalu, Mulu Caves National Park, diving spots, and pristine jungles. From the Philippines, you can fly direct to Kota Kinabalu  from Manilaon Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.

8. Mount Kinabalu

A 4095 METER TALL MOUNTAIN, Mount Kinabalu is the tallest mountain in Malaysia and the 20th tallest in the World. Mainly because of the biological diversity the mountain is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climbing the mountain is not an easy feat for the untrained; though it will absolutely be one of the best experiences ever. Watching the sun rise in the early morning will definitely make you forget all the hardships you had to endure during the hike up.

9. Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands in Pahang is one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist destinations, a collection of peaceful townships perched 1500 meters high on a nest of serene mountains. Cooling resorts, tea plantations and strawberry farms sprawl lazily across lush valleys and meandering hillslopes, the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday.

10. Perhentian Islands

Perhentian Islands, Discover the magnificent marine life under crystal clear water on your snorkeling or diving trip.  Feel the breezing  of the South China Sea at the white sandy beach, sit back, relax  and enjoy the sun. In 2013, CNN listed Perhentian Islands in world’s 100 best beaches – also, see how Perhentian Islands are ranked by CNN, compared to other popular islands in Malaysia.