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Malaysia✨ 10 best things to do in Malaysia

Things to do in Malaysia

1. Eat your way through PenangGraze on char kway teow, laksa and nasi kandar at George Town's legendary hawker stalls.
2. Climb Mount KinabaluSummit Borneo's highest peak at sunrise after a night in a mountain hut.
3. See orangutans in BorneoWatch rescued orangutans at Sepilok or Semenggoh and look for wild ones along the Kinabatangan River.
4. Explore Batu CavesClimb colourful stairs past a giant golden statue to a Hindu temple inside a limestone cave.
5. Dive SipadanSwim with turtles, sharks and barracuda tornadoes at one of the world's top dive sites.
6. Wander George Town's street artExplore murals, clan houses and shophouses in a UNESCO-listed old town.
7. Trek Taman NegaraWalk the canopy bridges of one of the oldest rainforests on Earth.
8. Island-hop the PerhentiansSnorkel clear waters and relax on white-sand beaches off the east coast.
9. Sip tea in the Cameron HighlandsStroll rolling tea plantations in the cool hill station air.
10. Ride the Langkawi cable carSoar over rainforest to the Sky Bridge for views of the Andaman Sea.

Malaysia🗺️ Where to visit in Malaysia

Where to go in Malaysia

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  Kuala LumpurPeninsula · capitalA buzzing capital of skyscrapers, night markets, mosques, temples and food courts.
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  George Town, PenangNorth-west · heritage & foodMalaysia's food capital, with colonial architecture and vibrant street art.
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  MalaccaSouth-west · colonial historyPortuguese, Dutch and British heritage along a riverside old town.
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  LangkawiNorth-west · islandsDuty-free islands with beaches, mangroves and rainforest-covered peaks.
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  Cameron HighlandsCentral · tea countryCool air, tea estates, strawberry farms and jungle trails.
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  Kota Kinabalu and Mount KinabaluSabah, Borneo · mountains & islandsGateway to Borneo's highest peak, marine parks and wildlife.
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  KuchingSarawak, Borneo · culture & natureA laid-back riverside city near orangutan reserves and Bako National Park.
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  Perhentian IslandsEast coast · beachesTurquoise water, coral reefs and simple beach huts.

Malaysia🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Malaysia

Best time to visit Malaysia

Malaysia is hot and humid year-round, with temperatures barely changing across the seasons. Rainfall depends on the monsoons, which hit the east and west coasts at different times, while the highlands are cooler.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Kuala Lumpur (approximate averages).

Malaysia🎉 Festivals & events in Malaysia

• January or February
  ThaipusamHindu devotees carry ornate kavadi offerings up the steps of Batu Caves.
• Varies (Islamic calendar)
  Hari Raya AidilfitriThe end of Ramadan brings open houses where families welcome visitors for festive food.
• January or February
  Chinese New YearLion dances, lanterns and fireworks fill Chinatowns, especially in Penang.
• June
  Gawai DayakSarawak's Dayak communities celebrate the rice harvest with rituals, music and rice wine.
• Mid-year
  Rainforest World Music FestivalMusicians from around the world perform in a jungle setting near Kuching.

Malaysia🧭 Malaysia itinerary ideas

How many days in Malaysia?

Malaysia🎒 Backpacking Malaysia – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $30–45 a day

• Long-distance buses are cheap, comfortable and frequent; book online for popular routes.
• Use ride-hailing apps in cities – they are inexpensive and avoid taxi haggling.
• Hawker centres and food courts serve excellent meals for very little money.
• Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur, Lebuh Chulia in George Town and Kuching's waterfront area have many hostels.
• Budget airlines connect the peninsula with Borneo and islands cheaply if booked early.

Malaysia🛡️ Safety & money in Malaysia

Emergency: 999 all emergencies

Malaysia🛬 Getting to Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the main hub, with other international airports including Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Langkawi; land crossings link to Singapore and Thailand, and ferries connect with Indonesia.

✈️ Cheap flights to Malaysia: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Malaysia💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Malaysia

• The Petronas Twin Towers were the world's tallest buildings when completed.
• Malaysia is home to the world's largest flower, the rafflesia.
• Malaysia has a unique rotating monarchy, with the king chosen from the hereditary rulers of nine states.
• Taman Negara's rainforest is estimated to be around 130 million years old.
• The Sarawak Chamber in Gunung Mulu National Park is among the largest known cave chambers in the world.

Malaysia❓ Malaysia travel FAQ

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