50 Best Things to Do in Malaysia

Malaysia is a diverse travel destination with beaches, islands, food, nature, cities and culture. This guide covers the 50 best things to do in Malaysia, organized by category.

Nature

1. Visit Taman Negara, Pahang

Taman Negara is a national park in Pahang, with rainforest and wildlife. See our best nature attractions in Pahang guide.

2. Visit Bako National Park, Sarawak

Bako National Park is a national park in Sarawak. See our Bako National Park travel guide guide.

3. Visit Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak

Gunung Mulu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See our Gunung Mulu National Park travel guide guide.

4. Climb Mount Kinabalu, Sabah

Mount Kinabalu is a mountain in Sabah. See our Mount Kinabalu travel guide guide.

5. Visit Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Cameron Highlands is a highland area in Pahang. See our places to visit in Pahang guide.

6. Visit Royal Belum, Perak

Royal Belum is a rainforest area in Perak. See our best nature places in Perak guide.

Beaches

7. Visit Langkawi Beaches, Kedah

Langkawi has beaches. See our places to visit in Kedah guide.

8. Visit Perhentian Islands, Terengganu

The Perhentian Islands have beaches and diving. See our Terengganu travel guide guide.

9. Visit Redang Island, Terengganu

Redang Island has beaches and marine parks. See our Terengganu travel guide guide.

10. Visit Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan

Port Dickson is a beach area near Kuala Lumpur. See our places to visit in Negeri Sembilan guide.

11. Visit Desaru, Johor

Desaru is a beach area in Johor. See our places to visit in Johor guide.

12. Visit Cherating, Pahang

Cherating is a beach area in Pahang. See our places to visit in Pahang guide.

Islands

13. Visit Langkawi, Kedah

Langkawi is an island in Kedah. See our places to visit in Kedah guide.

14. Visit Tioman Island, Pahang

Tioman Island is an island in Pahang. See our places to visit in Pahang guide.

15. Visit Pangkor Island, Perak

Pangkor Island is an island in Perak. See our places to visit in Perak guide.

16. Visit Kapas Island, Terengganu

Kapas Island is an island in Terengganu. See our Terengganu travel guide guide.

Food

17. Try Penang Food

Penang is known for its food. See our best food in Penang guide.

18. Try Melaka Food

Melaka is known for its food. See our best food in Melaka guide.

19. Try Ipoh Food

Ipoh is known for its food. See our best food in Ipoh guide.

20. Try Sarawak Food

Sarawak is known for its food. See our best food in Sarawak guide.

21. Try Kuala Lumpur Food

Kuala Lumpur has a range of food. See our best food places in Kuala Lumpur guide.

22. Try Sabah Food

Sabah is known for its food. See our best food in Sabah guide.

Culture

23. Visit George Town, Penang

George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See our places to visit in Penang guide.

24. Visit Melaka City

Melaka City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See our places to visit in Melaka guide.

25. Visit the Sarawak Cultural Village

The Sarawak Cultural Village showcases traditional Sarawak cultures. See our best cultural experiences in Sarawak guide.

26. Visit Batu Caves, Selangor

Batu Caves is a cultural landmark in Selangor. See our places to visit in Selangor guide.

Adventure

27. Go Hiking in Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands has hiking. See our best things to do in Cameron Highlands guide.

28. Go Diving in Sipadan, Sabah

Sipadan is a dive site in Sabah. See our best islands near Semporna guide.

29. Go Caving in Gunung Mulu

Gunung Mulu has caves. See our Gunung Mulu National Park travel guide guide.

30. Go White Water Rafting in Sabah

Sabah has white water rafting. See our best things to do in Sabah guide.

Family

31. Visit Legoland, Johor

Legoland is a theme park in Johor. See our places to visit in Johor guide.

32. Visit Sunway Lagoon, Selangor

Sunway Lagoon is a theme park in Selangor. See our places to visit in Selangor guide.

33. Visit Genting Highlands, Pahang

Genting Highlands is a highland area with a theme park. See our places to visit in Pahang guide.

34. Visit the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a bird park in Kuala Lumpur. See our best family-friendly places in Kuala Lumpur guide.

35. Visit Langkawi with Kids

Langkawi is popular with families. See our Langkawi with kids guide.

Shopping

36. Shop in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur has shopping malls and markets. See our best shopping places in Kuala Lumpur guide.

37. Shop in Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru has shopping. See our places to visit in Johor guide.

38. Shop in Penang

Penang has shopping. See our places to visit in Penang guide.

Nightlife

39. Visit Kuala Lumpur Nightlife

Kuala Lumpur has nightlife. See our best places to visit in Kuala Lumpur at night guide.

40. Visit Penang Nightlife

Penang has nightlife. See our best things to do in George Town guide.

Road Trips

41. Take a Kuala Lumpur to Melaka Road Trip

See our Kuala Lumpur to Melaka road trip guide.

42. Take a Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands Road Trip

See our Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands road trip guide.

43. Take a Sabah Road Trip

See our Sabah road trip guide.

44. Take a Sarawak Road Trip

See our Sarawak road trip guide.

45. Take a Pahang Road Trip

See our Pahang road trip guide guide.

Itineraries

46. Follow a Malaysia 7-Day Itinerary

See our Malaysia 7-day itinerary guide.

47. Follow a Malaysia 10-Day Itinerary

See our Malaysia 10-day itinerary guide.

48. Follow a Kuching 3-Day Itinerary

See our Kuching 3-day itinerary guide.

Practical

49. Rent a Car in Malaysia

A car is useful for exploring mainland destinations. See our car rental Malaysia guide.

50. Learn About Malaysian Food

Malaysian food is diverse. See our best Malaysian food guide.

Practical Tips

• Getting there: Malaysia is accessible by air. See our Malaysia travel guide.
• Getting around: A car is useful for exploring mainland destinations. See our car rental Malaysia guide.
• Weather: Malaysia is tropical year-round. See our best time to visit Malaysia guide.
• Budget: Malaysia is affordable. See our Malaysia travel budget guide.

FAQ

What are the best things to do in Malaysia?

The best things to do include visiting beaches, islands, national parks, trying food and exploring cities. See our places to visit in Malaysia guide.

How many days do I need in Malaysia?

7-10 days is recommended for a first trip. See our Malaysia 7-day itinerary guide.

What is Malaysia famous for?

Malaysia is famous for its food, beaches, islands, rainforests and multicultural heritage. See our places to visit in Malaysia guide.

Conclusion

Malaysia is a diverse destination with beaches, islands, food, nature and culture. For more ideas, see our places to visit in Malaysia, Malaysia travel guide and Malaysia travel bucket list guides.