Located just a short train ride away in Kuala Lumpur. Climb the 272 steps up to the main temple. There are two smaller caves up top. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a tour offered by “Dark Cave Malaysia.” This tour will take you into a part of the Batu Caves. If you’re hungry after all the stair climbing, try South Indian traditional Dhosa at one of the many Indian restaurants right next to the Caves. Take the KTM commuter train from KL Sentral station to the Batu Caves Station. You can also take the public bus 11 and 11d and can be boarded at the Pudu Raya Bus Terminal. If your’re traveling with friends opt for a Grab taxi, called “Asia’s Uber.”
These iconic towers are in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Grab a ticket to head up to the bridge between the two tours. Be sure to check the opening times as tickets go quick! If you’re near the towers at night, grab a delightful spot by the fountain to watch a stunning light and water extravaganza!
Head up to the top of this tower for a drink at sunset. You’ll see the whole city bathed in a beautiful golden glow.
The Bamboo Playhouse is a public pavilion in Perdana Botanical Garden. It’s a sustainable playhouse on a small island in a large lake at the center of the gardens. Open daily from 6am-8pm.
Step into this 80,000 square foot butterfly cage to experience lush vegetation with thousands of butterflies flying around.
Sunbath on the beautiful sands of Langkawi. Langkawi is part of an archipelago of over a hundred islands in the Adaman Sea. Only two of these islands are inhabited, Langkawi being one of them.
This steel SkyBridge constructed in 2005 is a pedestrian thoroughfare that allows visitors to take a stroll high above the forests of the Gunung Mat Chinchang mountain. It’s suspended over 2,000 feet above sea level. You can also hike to the nearby Seven Wells waterfall and the summit of Gunung Mat Chinchang. This trek will take between 1-3 hours one way depending on your fitness level. The views are worth the struggle. There’s no public transportation in Langkawi, so you will need to rent a scooter, car or grab a taxi.
If you need a break from city life, head out to Tunku Abdul a collection of five islands off the eastern coast of Kota Kinabula in Sahba, East Malaysia. Accessible by ferry you may also visit Gaya Island which is busier or Sulug which is virtually untouched. Hike, swim or scuba dive on these stunning islands.
The State of Malacca is said to have the most interesting architecture in all of Malaysia. It was colonized by the Portuguese and has a great number of galleries, museums, and historical sites.
Penang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located off the west coast. Penang is famous for its Tropical Spice Garden which showcases all of Penang’s beautiful flora and fauna.
Taman Negara National Park This national park is in the state of Pahang. One of the largest draws of this park is that it features the longest rope walkway in the world.
Kota Bharu
On the west coast of Malaysia in the state of Kelantan and is an interesting change of pace and atmosphere to the east coast and many visitors to Malaysia fail to visit this city, perhaps due to its reputation as a more conservative region than much of the rest of the country. Standards of dress and comportment are stricter in Kota Bharu, however, there are a wide variety of mosques and other religious sites to visit such as the old royal palaces which are still the home of the current Sultan of Kelantan.
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque This Mosque appears to be floating on the water. This mosque is home to 12,000 worshippers. Catch it at night when it’s illuminated over the black waters of Likas Bay.
The Genting Highlands This wonderful resort is in the Titiwangsa Mountains up about 5,000 feet. Offering a wide range of attractions from different theme parks, nightclubs, restaurants, and bars. Make sure you catch a ride on the cable car attraction known as the Genting Skyway. Be sure to stop by the many fruit and vegetable farms to explore and pick fresh produce.
Head to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah, East Malaysia. It’s located outside of the city of Sandakan. Opened in the 1960s, the aim of the centre is to rescue orphaned orangutans who have been left to fend for themselves because of illegal poaching and logging. Once they can be reintroduced to the wild, they are released. Visitors can observe the orangutans in the centre and tours are aimed to coincide with feeding times when the animals are usually present on the feeding platforms.
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