Places to Visit in Malaysia | Popular Destinations & Local Secrets | Travel Guide 2025

Let's go to Malaysia! There is so much to do and see in this country. Need things to do in Malaysia? Head for the big city of Kuala Lumpur and visit the tall twin towers, or off to the cool mountains of Cameron Highlands to see where tea grows.

Want to eat great food? You can go to Penang because the streets have all the best local dishes. Or, if you are a nature lover, go to Borneo to visit orangutans and walk in the thick forest. Want to swim? In Langkawi, the water is clear and blue, just right for admiring beautiful fish. In the old town of Malacca, you walk down streets steeped in history and colorful buildings.

Not sure what to do? Plan your trip with our Malaysia Tour Packages! If you have in mind learning ways of life, adventurous activities, or just taking in the sun and the sand, this country has some of the best places to visit in Malaysia. You will not want to leave because the friendly locals make you feel at home!

Top 30 Places to Visit in Malaysia

1. Kuala Lumpur