Malaysia

20 Best Things to Do in Malaysia

From Petronas Twin Towers down: what real review volume says is worth your time in Malaysia.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 459 tracked Malaysia places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Petronas Twin Towers

    Landmark · Kuala Lumpur

    The Petronas Twin Towers defined Kuala Lumpur's skyline and held the title of world's tallest building until 2004, and the twin design, joined by a double-decker skybridge, still looks futuristic decades on.

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  2. KLCC Park

    Park & nature · Kuala LumpurFree entry

    KLCC Park is the green lung at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers, a beautifully landscaped 20-hectare park that gives Kuala Lumpur's most famous towers their best vantage point.

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  3. KL Tower

    Landmark · Kuala Lumpur

    KL Tower (Menara Kuala Lumpur) is a 421-metre telecommunications tower rising from a forested hill, giving it an observation deck that's actually higher above sea level than the nearby Petronas Towers' skybridge.

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  4. Khoo Kongsi

    Museum · George Town

    Khoo Kongsi is the most spectacular of the Chinese clan houses in George Town, Penang, a magnificent, ornately decorated temple-and-meeting hall built by the Khoo clan, one of the wealthy Hokkien…

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  5. Upside Down Museum

    Museum · George Town

    The Upside Down Museum in George Town is a whimsical attraction where visitors can explore rooms designed to defy gravity.

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  6. KidZania Kuala Lumpur

    Entertainment · Petaling Jaya

    KidZania Kuala Lumpur offers an immersive, interactive experience for children aged 4 to 14, where they can explore the workings of a city through hands-on role-playing.

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  7. Muzium Tentera Darat

    Museum · Port DicksonFree entry

    Muzium Tentera Darat, or the Army Museum, is located along Jalan Pantai Si Rusa in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.

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  8. Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah

    Market · Kota BharuFree entry

    Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah is the bustling heart of Kota Bharu's commercial life, named after the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, a businesswoman.

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  9. Bukit Melawati

    Landmark · Kuala SelangorFree entry

    Bukit Melawati, also known as Melawati Hill, is a prominent landmark in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia, perched atop a coastal hill with sweeping views of the Strait of Malacca.

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  10. Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast

    Park & nature · Bandar Penawar

    Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast is a premier water attraction located within the Desaru Coast integrated resort in Bandar Penawar, Malaysia.

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  11. Chowrasta Market

    Market · George TownFree entry

    Chowrasta Market is one of George Town's oldest and most iconic markets, located along Penang Road.

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  12. Masjid Bahagian Kuching - Kuching Mosque

    Museum · KuchingFree entry

    Masjid Bahagian Kuching, commonly called Kuching Mosque, is a major landmark in the city of Kuching, Malaysia.

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  13. Empire Shopping Gallery

    Market · Subang JayaFree entry

    Empire Shopping Gallery is a mid-sized retail complex located in the heart of Subang Jaya, Malaysia.

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  14. Istana Jahar

    Museum · Kota Bharu

    Istana Jahar is a beautifully preserved wooden palace located on Jalan Sultan in the heart of Kota Bharu.

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  15. JungleWalla Desaru

    Park & nature · Bandar Penawar

    JungleWalla Desaru is an immersive nature park set along the scenic Desaru Coast in Bandar Penawar, Johor.

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  16. Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan

    Museum · Kota Bharu

    The Handicraft Village and Craft Museum in Kota Bharu offers a vibrant glimpse into Kelantan's rich artistic heritage.

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  17. HealthLand Wellness Center

    Sight · Petaling Jaya

    HealthLand Wellness Center is a popular chain in Malaysia, and its Petaling Jaya branch on Jalan SS2/67 provides affordable relaxation services.

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  18. the Starling

    Market · Petaling JayaFree entry

    the Starling is a modern market located in the heart of Damansara Uptown, a bustling commercial area in Petaling Jaya.

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  19. Little India District

    Market · KlangFree entry

    Little India District in Klang is a bustling area along Jalan Tengku Kelana, filled with shops selling traditional Indian clothing, jewelry, spices, and sweets.

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  20. Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Religious site · Tanah RataFree entry

    The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a tranquil Catholic church nestled in the hill station of Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands.

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By city: Kuala Lumpur · George Town · Petaling Jaya · Kota Bharu · Kuching · Klang — or check visa rules for Malaysia

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