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.
Petronas Twin Towers
Landmark · Kuala LumpurThe 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.
Read our full guide →KLCC Park
Park & nature · Kuala LumpurFree entryKLCC 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.
Read our full guide →KL Tower
Landmark · Kuala LumpurKL 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.
Read our full guide →Khoo Kongsi
Museum · George TownKhoo 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…
Read our full guide →Upside Down Museum
Museum · George TownThe Upside Down Museum in George Town is a whimsical attraction where visitors can explore rooms designed to defy gravity.
Read our full guide →KidZania Kuala Lumpur
Entertainment · Petaling JayaKidZania 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.
Read our full guide →Muzium Tentera Darat
Museum · Port DicksonFree entryMuzium Tentera Darat, or the Army Museum, is located along Jalan Pantai Si Rusa in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.
Read our full guide →Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah
Market · Kota BharuFree entryPasar Besar Siti Khadijah is the bustling heart of Kota Bharu's commercial life, named after the Prophet Muhammad's first wife, a businesswoman.
Read our full guide →Bukit Melawati
Landmark · Kuala SelangorFree entryBukit 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.
Read our full guide →Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast
Park & nature · Bandar PenawarAdventure Waterpark Desaru Coast is a premier water attraction located within the Desaru Coast integrated resort in Bandar Penawar, Malaysia.
Read our full guide →Chowrasta Market
Market · George TownFree entryChowrasta Market is one of George Town's oldest and most iconic markets, located along Penang Road.
Read our full guide →Masjid Bahagian Kuching - Kuching Mosque
Museum · KuchingFree entryMasjid Bahagian Kuching, commonly called Kuching Mosque, is a major landmark in the city of Kuching, Malaysia.
Read our full guide →Empire Shopping Gallery
Market · Subang JayaFree entryEmpire Shopping Gallery is a mid-sized retail complex located in the heart of Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
Read our full guide →Istana Jahar
Museum · Kota BharuIstana Jahar is a beautifully preserved wooden palace located on Jalan Sultan in the heart of Kota Bharu.
Read our full guide →JungleWalla Desaru
Park & nature · Bandar PenawarJungleWalla Desaru is an immersive nature park set along the scenic Desaru Coast in Bandar Penawar, Johor.
Read our full guide →Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan
Museum · Kota BharuThe Handicraft Village and Craft Museum in Kota Bharu offers a vibrant glimpse into Kelantan's rich artistic heritage.
Read our full guide →HealthLand Wellness Center
Sight · Petaling JayaHealthLand Wellness Center is a popular chain in Malaysia, and its Petaling Jaya branch on Jalan SS2/67 provides affordable relaxation services.
Read our full guide →the Starling
Market · Petaling JayaFree entrythe Starling is a modern market located in the heart of Damansara Uptown, a bustling commercial area in Petaling Jaya.
Read our full guide →Little India District
Market · KlangFree entryLittle India District in Klang is a bustling area along Jalan Tengku Kelana, filled with shops selling traditional Indian clothing, jewelry, spices, and sweets.
Read our full guide →Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Religious site · Tanah RataFree entryThe 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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Good to know
What is the best-known of the places to visit in Malaysia?
Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur is the most reviewed, with 30,544 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Malaysia's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?
JungleWalla Desaru in Bandar Penawar rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 86 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Malaysia has the most places to visit?
Kuala Lumpur, with 3 on this list, ahead of George Town on 3. The list spans 11 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these places to visit free to visit?
Yes, 10: KLCC Park, Muzium Tentera Darat, Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of places to visit ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 459 tracked places in Malaysia. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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