Region

South-East Asia

Country/State

Malaysia

Place(s)

  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Penang
  • Langkawi
  • Taman Negara
  • Genting Highland,
  • Cameron Highlands
  • Perhentian Island
  • Malacca
  • Tioman Island
  • Selangor

Best Time to Visit

  • Season(s): Winter & Summer
  • Month(s): December-January and June-August

Uniquely Popular For

  • Diverse wildlife (Orangutans)
  • endless white sand beaches
  • mangroves
  • offshore coral reefs
  • lush rainforests
  • tallest Twin towers (skyscrapers) in the world

General Tourist Attractions

  • Cable car ride or the ‘Sky Cab’ at Jalan Telaga Tujuh, Kedah
  • The observation deck present inside the Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower at Bukit Nanas, also known as the Pineapple Hill
  • The Petronas Twin Tower along with a luxury retail therapy in Kuala Lumpur
  • The Aquaria KLCC at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in the capital city
  • Water sport activities at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
  • The Bako National Park in Sarawak
  • The Batu Caves located at the Selangor region
  • Hiking on Mount Kinabalu, one of the tallest peaks in the entire South East Asia
  • Scuba diving, free diving and snorkelling at Sipadan Island
  • Feed the orangutans at The Orangutan Care Project at Pantai Dalit Tuaran in Kota Kinabalu
  • Wonderfood Museum, Fort Cornwallis, Reclining Buddha, Burmese Temple and Waterfront Village at Penang
  • A lavish holiday experience in some of the best hotels and resorts at The Redang Island
  • Sunway Lagoon theme park for the taste of extreme adventure and fun, while being educational for children for its wildlife park.

Memorable Pursuits

  • Walk through the Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Park that inhabits over 1200 animals from 250 distinct species, near the Ayer Keroh Lake. One can also sight crocodiles and snakes put in their natural habitats. This park houses the rarest land mammals, golden leopards while hosting the national butterfly of Malaysia, Raja Brooke. All in all, this is a unique and an unforgettable experience when in Malaysia!
  • Escape the fear of heights by traversing on foot at 2,170ft between the two hilltops of Gunung Mat Chinchang. The Langkawi Sky Bridge stretches itself for 410ft and has boasts of a see-through and transparent sections on its walkway. It not only allows one enjoy the spectacular beauty of the peaks, but entails splendid view of the dense woods, gleaming ocean and shiny beaches too.
  • Wine and Dine inside the ‘Place in the City’, a themed restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. This one of a kind eating setting is in a real Boeing 737 on the ground. Here one can enjoy the exquisite delicacies from around the world in a 3-course meal menu. After this take a brisk walk on the wings of the plane and enter the cockpit without permissions! The interiors and ambience, both reflect an airplane complete with hostesses serving the orders of the meals placed along with live music aboard the “flight”.

Something Leisurely

  • Located towards the northwest of Kota Belud, Pulau Mantanani is a cluster of three isolated tiny islands. The picturesque scenery, cool breezes, serene environment, crystal clear waters and colourful coral reefs makes it an ideal spot for lazy yet a revitalizing getaway.

Quick Tip(s) from the Locals

  • All those who visit this country want to get back souvenirs from their vacation here. But to buy them, avoid malls or city centres, as they can be priced exorbitantly. Instead, explore places such as the Little India, Central Market or Chinatown for better bargains and large varieties of attractive Malaysian souvenirs.