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Malaysia

Three cultures sharing one kitchen, which is most of the reason to come. Rainforest and old trading ports on the peninsula; Borneo across the water is a different trip.

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When to go

Best time to visit Malaysia: Jan–Feb · Jun–Aug

Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026

Cities

Where people go in Malaysia

10 city guides

George Town3 days is about right
Kota Kinabalu3 days is about right
Kuala Lumpur3 days is about right
Kuching3 days is about right
Sandakan3 days is about right
Ipoh2 days is about right
Johor Bahru2 days is about right
Malacca2 days is about right
Kota Baharu2 days is about right
Seremban1 days is about right

Landmarks

What people go to see in Malaysia

64 landmarks in 10 cities

Kota Baharu· 8 landmarks

Istana Balai Besar Istana Batu Royal Museum Istana Jahar Kampung Laut Mosque Kelantan Islamic Museum Kelantan Museum Kelantan Royal Mausoleum Siti Khadijah Market

Sandakan· 8 landmarks

Agnes Keith House Berhala Island Puu Jih Shih Temple Sam Sing Kung Temple Sandakan Heritage Museum Sandakan Japanese Cemetery Sandakan War Monument St Mary's Cathedral

Johor Bahru· 7 landmarks

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple Danga Bay Independence Park Johor Art Gallery Johor Bahru City Square Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

George Town· 6 landmarks

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Clan Jetties Fort Cornwallis Kek Lok Si Khoo Kongsi Penang Hill

Ipoh· 6 landmarks

Birch Memorial Clock Tower Darul Ridzuan Museum Han Chin Pet Soo Ipoh railway station Ipoh Town Hall Sam Poh Tong

Kuala Lumpur· 6 landmarks

Batu Caves Jalan Alor KL Forest Eco Park Masjid Negara Merdeka Square Petronas Twin Towers

Kuching· 6 landmarks

Bako National Park Fort Margherita Kuching Cat Museum Kuching Waterfront Sarawak Museum The Astana

Malacca· 6 landmarks

A Famosa Cheng Hoon Teng Christ Church Jonker Walk St. Paul's Church Stadthuys

Seremban· 6 landmarks

Church of the Visitation Seremban Jamek Mosque Negeri Sembilan State Mosque Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery Seremban War Memorial Wisma Negeri

Kota Kinabalu· 5 landmarks

Atkinson Clock Tower City Mosque Sabah State Mosque Sabah State Museum Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Names and UNESCO status only. We hold no coordinate for a landmark — the stored position is its city’s centre — so these are listed under the city rather than pinned on a map. Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026

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