Malaysia
12 Best Religious Sites in Malaysia
The temples, churches and sacred sites travelers rate highest across Malaysia, with what makes each worth the trip.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Malaysia. Refreshed monthly.
National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
Religious site · Kuala LumpurFree entryThe Masjid Negara (National Mosque of Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur is a striking work of modernist Islamic architecture, a bold departure from traditional mosque design, built in the 1960s to symbolise the independent nation.
Read our full guide →Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Religious site · Kuala LumpurFree entrySri Maha Mariamman Temple is the oldest functioning Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, a riot of colour and intricate craftsmanship in the heart of the city's Chinatown, near bustling Petaling Street.
Read our full guide →Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
Religious site · Kuala LumpurFree entryMasjid Wilayah Persekutuan, located on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, is one of Malaysia's most impressive contemporary mosques.
Read our full guide →Chan See Shu Yuen Temple
Religious site · Kuala LumpurFree entryChan See Shu Yuen Temple, located on bustling Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, is a tranquil oasis amid the city's vibrant chaos.
Read our full guide →Church of the Holy Rosary
Religious site · Kuala LumpurFree entryThe Church of the Holy Rosary is a Roman Catholic church located on Jalan Tun Sambanthan in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
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.
Read our full guide →Hainan Temple
Religious site · George TownFree entryHainan Temple, located on Lebuh Muntri in George Town, Penang, is a traditional Chinese temple built by the Hainanese community who migrated to Malaysia.
Read our full guide →Kortumalai Sri Ganesar Temple
Religious site · Kuala LumpurFree entryKortumalai Sri Ganesar Temple is a vibrant Hindu temple located on Jalan Pudu Lama in Kuala Lumpur.
Read our full guide →Guan Yin Temple Kuala Lumpur
Religious site · Kuala LumpurFree entryGuan Yin Temple Kuala Lumpur is a tranquil Buddhist place of worship dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin.
Read our full guide →Masjid India Klang
Religious site · KlangFree entryMasjid India Klang is a prominent mosque located on Jalan Tengku Kelana in the heart of Klang, Malaysia.
Read our full guide →The Sri Nagara Thendayuthapani Temple
Religious site · KlangFree entryThe Sri Nagara Thendayuthapani Temple, located at Jalan Bukit Jawa, 2, Klang, Malaysia, is a prominent Hindu religious site dedicated to Lord Murugan.
Read our full guide →Kampong Bharu Jamek Mosque
Religious site · Kuala LumpurFree entryKampong Bharu Jamek Mosque is a prominent Islamic place of worship located in the Kampung Baru area of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the temples, churches and sacred sites in Malaysia?
National Mosque (Masjid Negara) in Kuala Lumpur is the most reviewed, with 2,289 traveler reviews and a 4.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Malaysia's temples, churches and sacred sites is worth going out of your way for?
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan in Kuala Lumpur rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 195 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Malaysia has the most temples, churches and sacred sites?
Kuala Lumpur, with 8 on this list, ahead of Klang on 2. The list spans 4 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these temples, churches and sacred sites free to visit?
Yes, 12: National Mosque (Masjid Negara), Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of temples, churches and sacred sites 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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