Explore the Beauty of Malaysia: Top 10 Places To Visit.

Malaysia is one of the prominent names in Southeast Asian countries. The unique thing about Malaysia is that it has a great cultural diversity with major influences of Malay, Chinese, and Indian aspects. Malaysia is a Muslim-majority country with nearly 70% of its population identifying as Muslims. That’s why on your trip to Malaysia through the Umrah packages all-inclusive with flight from UK, you won’t a difficulty finding Muslim-friendly facilities in the region.

Here are the top 10 places to visit in Malaysia.

1.  Taman Negara.

• Location: Peninsular Malaysia (northeast of Kuala Lumpur).
• Top Attractions: Canopy Walkway, Jungle trekking, Wildlife spotting, and Lata Berkoh waterfall.
• Sites to Visit: Orang Asli village, Tahan Hide, and Bukit Teresek.
• Local Food and Restaurants: Local Malay cuisine and Riverfront restaurants in Kuala Tahan.
• Tourist Places: Mount Tahan, Kelah Sanctuary, and Cave exploration.
• Events: Taman Negara Bird Count and Rainforest World Music Festival.

2.  Kuala Lumpur (capital).

• Location: Central Peninsular Malaysia.
• Top Attractions: Petronas Twin Towers, Menara KL Tower, Batu Caves, and Bukit Bintang shopping district.
• Sites to Visit: Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, and Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia.
• Local Food and Restaurants: Jalan Alor street food, Nasi Lemak, Satay, Bak Kut Teh, along with various international cuisine options.
• Tourist Places: KLCC Park, Thean Hou Temple, and Kuala Lumpur Bird Park.
• Events: Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival and Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves.

3.  Langkawi.

• Location: Northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
• Top Attractions: Langkawi Sky Bridge, Pantai Cenang Beach, Langkawi Cable Car, and Underwater World Langkawi.
• Sites to Visit: Langkawi Wildlife Park, Eagle Square, and Langkawi Art in Paradise 3D Museum.
• Local Food and Restaurants: Ikan Bakar (grilled fish), Nasi Dagang, and Seafood restaurants along Pantai Cenang.
• Tourist Places: Langkawi Mangrove Tour, Langkawi Craft Complex, and Langkawi Night Market.
• Events: Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), Langkawi Water Festival.

4.  Kota Kinabals.

• Location: Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.
• Top Attractions: Mount Kinabalu, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, Sabah State Mosque, and Mari Cultural Village.
• Sites to Visit: Signal Hill Observatory Platform, Sabah Museum, and Atkinson Clock Tower.
• Local Food and Restaurants: Seafood markets at Tanjung Aru, and Hinava (raw fish salad).
• Tourist Places: Manukan Island, Sapi Island, and Lok Kawi Wildlife Park.
• Events: Sabah Fest and Kota Kinabalu Food Festival.

5.  Malacca.

• Location: Southwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
• Top Attractions: Malacca UNESCO World Heritage Site, A Famosa fortress, Jonker Street, and St. Paul’s Hill.
• Sites to Visit: Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, and Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum.
• Local Food and Restaurants: Chicken Rice Balls, Nyonya cuisine, Satay Celup, and Jonker Street food stalls.
• Tourist Places: Malacca River Cruise, Maritime Museum, Malacca Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary.
• Events: Malacca River Festival and Malacca Food Festival.

6.  Sarawak Cultural Village.

• Location: Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo.
• Top Attractions: Traditional longhouses, Cultural performances, Sarawak Cultural Village Museum, and Bidayuh Bamboo House.
• Sites to Visit: Iban Longhouse, Melanau Tall House, and Orang Ulu Longhouse.
• Local Food and Restaurants: Sarawak Laksa, Manok Pansoh (chicken cooked in bamboo), and Local markets for indigenous cuisine.
• Tourist Places: Semenggoh Nature Reserve, Sarawak Museum, and Bako National Park.
• Events: Rainforest World Music Festival and Sarawak Regatta.

7.  Cameron Highlands.

• Location: Peninsular Malaysia (northwest of Kuala Lumpur).
• Top Attractions: Tea plantations, Mossy Forest, Cameron Lavender Garden, and Strawberry farms.
• Sites to Visit: Boh Tea Estate, Cameron Butterfly Garden, and Cameron Lavender Farm.
• Local Food and Restaurants: Steamboat, Scones with strawberry jam and Vegetable farms’ restaurants.
• Tourist Places: Rose Valley, Cactus Valley, and Time Tunnel Museum.
• Events: Cameron Highlands Floral Festival and Cameron Bharat Tea Estate Open Day.

8.  Perhentian Islands.

• Location: East coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
• Top Attractions: Long Beach, Coral Bay, Snorkeling and diving spots, and Turtle sanctuary.
• Sites to Visit: Perhentian Marine Research Station, Teluk KK Beach, and Pulau Perhentian Kecil Mosque.
• Local Food and Restaurants: Grilled seafood, Malay cuisine, Beachside cafes and restaurants.
• Tourist Places: Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Redang, and PADI dive centres.
• Events: Perhentian Island Challenge and Perhentian Island Festival.

9.  Penang.

• Location: Northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
• Top Attractions: George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site, Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si Temple, and Street Art in George Town.
• Sites to Visit: Penang National Park, Clan Jetties, and Penang Peranakan Mansion.
• Local Food and Restaurants: Penang Laksa, Char Kway Teow, Cendol, Hawker centres along Gurney Drive and New Lane.
• Tourist Places: Penang Butterfly Farm, Penang Toy Museum, and Penang Street Art Trail.
• Events: George Town Festival and Penang International Food Festival.

10. Batu Caves.

• Location: Near Kuala Lumpur, Selangor.
• Top Attractions: Batu Caves Temple Complex, Lord Murugan Statue, Dark Cave, and Ramayana Cave.
• Sites to Visit: Art galleries inside the caves, Hindu temples, and Hanuman Statue.
• Local Food and Restaurants: Banana Leaf Rice, Indian vegetarian cuisine and Food stalls near the caves.
• Tourist Places: Cave Villa, Ramayana Cave Cultural Festival, and Kanching Rainforest Waterfall.
• Events: Thaipusam Festival and Batu Caves Thaipusam Music Festival.

These are the best places to visit in Malaysia through your December Umrah Packages UK. However, remember to check halal-friendly options when it comes to food.