Choose from 136 Fun Things to Do in Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
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Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
- Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a must-see for nature lovers and birds enthusiasts.
- With some steep hills and many steps, the bird park isn’t wheelchair accessible.
- Be sure to visit a feeding point to watch different birds eat.
- Combine the bird park with a visit to the Butterfly Park and Orchid Garden.
Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
- Butterflies are most active during sunshine and tend to hide in the rain.
- The park is a must-do for nature lovers and families.
- Combine your visit to the butterfly park with a stop at the nearby National Mosque.
Kinabalu National Park
Kinabalu National Park hugs the base of Mount Kinabalu like a lush, thick blanket. Sharing the same incredible biodiversity and UNESCO World Heritage status as the mountain that towers above it, Kinabalu National Park is recognised as one of the most important biological sites in the world.
For those who can’t conceive climbing Mount Kinabalu’s challenging slopes. Kinabalu National Parks presents an excellent alternative. Home to an estimated 5,500 plant species, including several hundred varieties of orchids and pitcher plants, 326 bird species and over 100 mammals, a walk in the park has never been this diverse.
There are 11km (7mi) of marked and graded trails across the Park, many of which cut across the mountain forest vegetation, which ranges from from rich dipterocarp and coniferous forests to montain oak and alpine meadow plants.
Kinabalu National Park is in the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah. Buses from Kota Kinabalu take three to four hours to reach Kinabalu National Park (138km/85mi).
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
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Niah National Park
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Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary
- The Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary is a must-see for nature lovers and families traveling with kids.
- The trip to the sanctuary from Kuala Lumpur takes about two hours by car.
- Most day trips to the sanctuary include hotel pickup and drop-off in Kuala Lumpur.
- Don’t forget to bring rain gear, as showers can happen suddenly throughout the year.
Kek Lok Si Temple
Translated from Hokkien the Kek Lok Si Temple, or 'Temple of Serene Bliss', sits majestically on a hill, a focal point of the local Chinese community, generous donations mean this temple continues to grow.
The 7-story white & gold pagoda is the largest Buddhist temple in SE Asia, its design - Chinese Octagonal base, Thai middle tier and Burmese crown - reflects its respects to Mahayana and Theravana Buddhism.
On the hillside above is an impressive 100ft (30m) bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.
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Kek Lok Si Temple is situated on the spiritually revered hills in Ayer Itam, out past the western suburbs of Pulau Penang / Georgetown. It is much celebrated and decorated with a sea of lanterns around the month of Chinese New Year.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
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Klias Wetlands
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Kuala Lumpur Chinatown (Petaling Street)
Look past the pirated goods stalls and you will see a heritage area of old Chinese shop houses selling spices and food stalls selling local dishes like Hainanese chicken rice and nasi lemak. The side streets leading from Petaling Street are where you will find wet markets and shops selling everything from spices to electronics to funereal wreaths.
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Kuala Lumpur Cruise Port
- The majority of Kuala Lumpur shore excursions include pickup and drop-off from the port.
- Port Klang's distance from the city center means most shore excursions involve a few hours of travel time.
- If you don’t have much time, there’s a forest park and shopping mall a short drive from the port.
Pinaon Time Tunnel
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Khoo Kongsi Clan House
North Borneo Railway
Unless you’re a train buff, it’s difficult to discern whether or not the North Borneo Railway can be considered a tourist attraction. Running from the town of Tanjung Aru near Kota Kinabalu to the town of Tenom in the lush interior, the entire journey takes a little over two hours and passes through landscapes which range from the Sabah coastline to open fields cleared by deforestation.
Surprisingly modern, the train is able to carry a passenger load of 180 people and offers same-day return trips from outside Kota Kinabalu to the interior town of Beaufort and back. Those wanting to travel by train from Beaufort to Tenom must first spend a night in Beaufort, a mild inconvenience which if timed to coincide with the Friday and Saturday town market can make for an agreeable stopover.
As the rail line can sometimes be susceptible to closures from heavy rains, mechanical maintenance, or even landslides, it’s highly recommended that those wanting to ride the North Borneo Railway check with the station manager by phone on Tanjung Aru prior to departure.
Kuala Lumpur National Monument
- The National Monument (Tugu Negara) is a must-do for history and military buffs and anyone with a connection to Malaysia.
- If you’d only like to see the sculpture, join a tour that visits the National Monument for a photo stop, or ride a hop-on hop-off bus.
- The Kuala Lumpur National Monument is conveniently located near both the Perdana Botanical Garden (Lake Gardens) and the ASEAN Sculpture Garden.
Kota Belud
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Matang Wildlife Centre
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Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)
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Masjid Jamek
The oldest mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Masjid Jamek, is also its most delightful. Large cream onion domes and red-and-white-striped minarets stand among a palm tree grove at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers. This was the site where Kuala Lumpur’s first settlers had their settlement.
It was built by the English architect Arthur Bennison Hubbock who was inspired by the Moorish style of Moghul mosques in India. It was opened in 1909.
When visiting the mosque it is important to respect the rules of dressing, make sure your limbs are covered and women must wear a headscarf.
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The mosque is situated next to Masjid Jamek railway station and is walking distance from Chinatown, Little India and Merdaka Square.