Lonely PlanetOct 7, 2026
15 Best Things to Do in Malaysia
With so many incredible things to do in Malaysia, it can be hard to know where to begin. Start with our shortlist of the 15 best experiences available.
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- Batu CavesSightLimestone caverns with Hindu shrines and a 272-step ascent
- Ramayana CaveSightQuieter cave with dioramas illustrating the Sanskrit epic poem
- Elsewhere
- Boh Sungei PalasViewpointCameron Highlands, MalaysiaTea house with informative displays on tea making
- Cameron Valley Tea HouseCaféCameron Highlands, MalaysiaTea house overlooking emerald hillsides
- Boh Tea GardenSightCameron Highlands, MalaysiaOffers guided tours of tea estates
- HameediyahRestaurantGeorge Town, MalaysiaVenerable Indian spot for chicken curry
- Lorong Baru Hawker StallsMarketGeorge Town, MalaysiaKnown for Hokkien mee (noodles fried with meat, squid, prawns, egg)
- Anjung Gurney Night MarketMarketGeorge Town, MalaysiaOffers grilled satay skewers and spicy-sweet rojak
- Kafe Heng HuatRestaurantGeorge Town, MalaysiaServes some of the best Penang laksa and char kway teow
- Penang's Tropical Spice GardenSightGeorge Town, MalaysiaEco-attraction with natural trails through gardens and an excellent restaurant
- Flor de la MarSightMelaka, MalaysiaReplica of a Portuguese caravel
- Deer CaveSightGunung Mulu, MalaysiaCave mouth from which up to 3 million bats pour out
- Lang CaveSightGunung Mulu, MalaysiaCave with spiraling stalactites
- Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation CentrePlaceSepilok, MalaysiaCenter where young orangutans are schooled in jungle ways
- Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey SanctuaryPlaceLabuk Bay, MalaysiaSanctuary for proboscis monkeys, observe them at feeding time
- Borneo Sun Bear Conservation CentrePlaceSepilok, MalaysiaRescues and cares for Southeast Asia's smallest bear family
- Sultanate PalaceMuseumMelaka, Malaysia
- Dutch SquareAttractionMelaka, Malaysia
