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Explore the Batu Caves and its giant gold statue, stroll through gardens in the middle of Kuala Lumpur and soak up the sun on a white sand beach.
Malaysia caters to every type of traveller and budget with its diverse landscape ranging from islands covered in rainforests to historical cities busy with markets.
Learn about the must-do things to try while in Malaysia with this list.
Top things to do in Malaysia
1. Visit one of Malaysia's most beautiful gardens
With its tropical climate, Malaysia's gardens thrive with verdant and colourful flora. In Kuala Lumpur, the Perdana Botanical Gardens is an oasis in the city, complete with hibiscus and orchid gardens and a deer park.
If you're visiting the north end of Malaysia, Penang's Tropical Spice Garden is a feast for the senses. You can discover hundreds of spices and herbs and pop on the Giant Swing to see it all from a thrilling angle.
2. Taste your way through Malaysia with a food tour
Taste authentic Malaysian cuisine with a food tour that takes you to all the local hotspots.
Expect to try a range of dishes that draw from Malay, Indian and Chinese influence over a 2- to 4-hour walking food tour or a local street food night tour.
The island of Penang is filled with history and impressive architectural structures.
First, make a beeline for Kek Lok Si, Malaysia's largest Buddhist temple. It's divided into 3 zones and will command your attention for most of the day.
Then, explore the street art in Georgetown, immerse yourself in the local culture and try the local food. Each region in Malaysia offers something different in the way of cuisine and Penang's is legendary.
Not for the faint-hearted, SkyCab is the longest cable car in the country. It delivers impeccable views of the jungle, mountains and local flora and fauna as it climbs up Machinchang mountain.
There are 3 stations to visit with the third and final sitting around 660 metres above sea level. From here, you can access SkyBridge, a curved cable-stayed bridge that snakes around the treetops offering 360-degree views of the region.
Up to 90% off on select international Klook Passes and Value Packs
Available on select tour packages. Sample discount is for All-in-One Taiwan Value Pack. Other tour packages include Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Korea and Europe. T&Cs apply.
Up to 30% student discount on domestic & international flights
Get up to 30% off on flights + up to 45kg baggage with Malaysia Airlines and Firefly flights. Domestic destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin and Adelaide. International destination includes Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, and more. T&Cs apply.
Stephanie Yip was the shopping editor at Finder. Previously she was Finder’s travel editor and before that was our lifestyle writer. She has been writing in the travel, shopping and lifestyle space for over 15 years. During her time at Finder she was featured in a number of publications including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian Australia, Travel Weekly, Escape and KarryOn. Before joining Finder, her previous jobs include editor for kids' magazine DMAG and writer for Thomas Cook and Wizz Air's in-flight magazine. Stephanie previously studied a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
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