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South-eastern Asia travel guide

Malaysia

Twin towers, rainforest and three cuisines on every street

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Malaysia mixes Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, so the food alone justifies the trip. Kuala Lumpur is modern and affordable, Penang is a heritage food capital, and Langkawi and Borneo cover beaches and rainforest.

Places worth your time

  1. Petronas Twin Towers

    Kuala Lumpur

    Book the skybridge visit ahead, then walk KLCC Park below.

  2. Batu Caves
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    Batu Caves

    Near Kuala Lumpur

    Hindu temple caves up 272 rainbow-painted steps, guarded by a giant golden Murugan statue.

  3. George Town
    Photo: HundenvonPenang · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    George Town

    Penang

    UNESCO heritage streets, street art and some of the country's best hawker food.

  4. Langkawi
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    Langkawi

    Kedah

    Duty-free island with the SkyCab cable car and Sky Bridge.

  5. Kinabalu Park
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    Kinabalu Park

    Sabah, Borneo

    UNESCO park around Malaysia's highest mountain.

Know before you go

Key facts

Official name
Malaysia
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Currency
Malaysian ringgit (MYR RM)
Languages
English, Malay
Calling code
+60
Area
3,30,803 km²
Region
South-eastern Asia

Who can get in easily

167 of 198 passports can enter Malaysia without arranging a visa in advance.

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  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required

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