Top 10 Malaysia Tourist Attractions For First-Time Travellers
Looking for a place to relax your feet or in need of a retail therapy?
Or perhaps a break from all the hype and gadgets and stroll into mother nature?
You can find all these tourist attractions in Malaysia, the country with diverse culture, natural attractions, religious attractions like mosques, temples and churches, food, theme parks and interesting histories.
Just right across the bridge, over the Singapore-Johor Causeway, you will then enter Johor, the state of Malaysia.
From there, you can start your exploration and visit all the cool places around the country.
What’s more, SGMYTAXI can provide private car transport services between Singapore and Malaysia allowing you to enjoy a comfortable trip.
What are you waiting for? Check out the famous and must-visit Malaysia tourist attractions that will make you pack your bags this instance!
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Top 10 Malaysia Tourist Attractions
1. Johor Attraction
Johor is the southernmost state on Peninsular Malaysia with Singapore across the Johor Straits.
It is one of the popular tourist attractions in Malaysia and it has numerous attractions.
Most tourists come from Singapore though arrivals from China, India, Indonesia and other countries are growing every year.
Some of the main Johor attractions here include the city center of Johor Bahru where there are numerous popular malls with great shopping, fine dining and popular theme parks, LEGOLAND Malaysia.
You will also find many other attractions, including, but not limited to:
- Desaru Water Park
- UK Farm Kluang; an educational farm
- Food haven at Jalan Wong Ah Fook
- Shopping Mall: Mid Valley JB, Paradigm Mall, JPO, KSL, City Square, Toppen JB
- Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque,
- Istana Besar,
- Endau Rompin National Park
- Laman Mahkota (Istana Bukit Serene)
Further Reading:
- JB One Day Trip (9 JB Day Trip Itinerary Inside)
- 7 Awesome Water Parks In Johor
- Top 11 Seafood Restaurants in Johor Bahru
- Desaru One Day Trip
- 15 Best Homestay in Johor Bahru For Family Trip
2. Melaka Attraction
Every year, a large number of people travel to Melaka for holiday, business or corporate trip, family trip and so on.
Melaka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2008. This is a site rich in history owing to the periods when the city was under the Dutch, Portuguese and British rule.
Visit the Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Dutch Square, Jonker Night Market, A Famosa Fort, Christ Church Melaka, Dutch Heritage Trail, Stadthuys and plenty of other attractions.
Not forgetting the gastronomic experience Melaka has to offer as the state is filled with mouth-watering food such as satay celup, coconut milkshake, chicken rice balls and Nyonya cuisine.
Further Reading:
- Jonker Street: Ultimate Travel Guide
- 13 Local Nyonya Food In Malacca You Must Know Where To Find
- How To Go To Malacca From Singapore
- 26 Best Malacca Food And Where To Find Them
- Top 18 Attractions in Malacca
- 11 Best Resorts in Malacca For Your Next Vacation
3. Cameron Highlands Attraction
As Malaysia is a hot and humid country almost all through the year, Cameron Highlands is a welcome relief to those who want a much cooler environment.
Due to the cooling weather, strawberries are able to grow here and this has also attracted many tourists to the strawberry farm.
Not forgetting Lavender farm and BOH tea farm as it is a spectacular site to behold! In addition, there are theme parks, forests, and good accommodation to make the perfect mountain resort.
4. Kuala Lumpur Attraction
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is the capital city of Malaysia. It is also the commercial centre and one of the tourist attractions in Malaysia favoured by business travellers.
You will find fine dining, world-class shopping malls and theme parks such as Sunway Lagoon and Berjaya Times Square Theme Park.
Many great accommodations with excellent amenities like Shangri-La Hotel, St. Regis Hotel, Mandarin Hotel, The Westin Hotel KL and many more!
Visit the Central Market that is bustling with unique apparels, beautiful traditional handicraft items and of course street food.
For some nightlife, head out to Bukit Bintang or TREC KL, a famous district for clubbing and pubbing.
Of course, not forgetting the other famous location like Petronas Twin Towers, The KL Tower, Chinatown, Little India, National Museum and many other KL attractions that the city has to offer. There are just so many places to go and plenty of things to see and do!
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5. Taman Negara National Park
Considered as an ancient national park in Malaysia, the Taman Negara National Park is favoured by many nature-loving and adventurous tourists.
Enjoy the authentic tropical jungle atmosphere including the much-loved river tours, beautiful waterfalls, maybe try to spot some jungle creatures and walk on the canopy which is considered the world’s longest canopy walkway!
There is a wide variety of flora and fauna with some species being endemic to Malaysia found here. The park is also home to some of Malaysia’s indigenous tribes. Get your exploration spirit high by going on a hiking expedition but remember to bring along an experienced guide with you.
Further Reading:
- Tanjung Piai National Park
- 7 Popular National Parks In Malaysia
- 7 Captivating Hills in Johor For Weekend Hiking
6. Perhentian Island
With all the rich variety of coastal attractions, Perhentian Islands which is located off the coast of Terengganu is one of the beautiful islands in Malaysia with clear sandy beaches and pristine blue water that will sweep you off the hectic city life.
Two islands (Perhentian Besar and Perhentian Kecil) makes up Perhentian Island.
The islands idyllic and the beaches are some of the finest in the world. It is one of the best snorkelling and scuba diving site in the world.
The life beneath the sea is rich with corals and other sea creatures of different species like jellyfish, sea turtles, reef fish, and sharks that many divers will get to enjoy!
It is a friendly retreat for families, couples and groups of friends. There are plenty of water sports to keep everyone happy and plenty to see and do all of which makes for a great coastal holiday.
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7. Port Dickson Attraction
Situated on the west of the peninsular Malaysia, about 3 hours drive from Johor is the Negeri Sembilan state which has many beautiful coastal and resort areas, especially along Port Dickson beach.
This is a great place to get away from all the hustle and bustle, particularly visitors coming from the cities, Kuala Lumpur (about an hour drive) and also Singapore. The extensive beach areas are family friendly and clean that visitors can engage in many outdoor water sports like;
- jet ski
- banana boat
- wind surfing
- swimming
- snorkelling
- sailing
- fishing and many more
Aside from the fantastic beaches, there are many other interesting sites worth visiting like the Army Museum Port Dickson, Cape Rachado Lighthouse, The Lukut Fort and Museum, The Upside Down House and many more.
Further Reading:
- 15 Best Things To Do In Port Dickson
- 7 Best Resorts & Hotels In Port Dickson
- Top 21 Port Dickson Attractions (No.4, 6 & 14 Must Go!)
- How To Go To Port Dickson From Singapore (5 Simple Ways)
8. Penang Attraction
Just off the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia lies the island of Penang. Here you will find the town of Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.
Here you will have the opportunity to see pre-war buildings, shops, temples, mosques, colonial buildings and 19th-century churches. There are also major cultural influences with Penang’s links to Malay, Chinese, Indian and European settlement and trade.
The iconic and largest temple, Kek Lok Si temple is definitely worth a visit especially its majestic view of the Pagoda and the statue of Guanyin. If that isn’t enough, then explore around Georgetown to spot the trendy and whimsical street murals.
The food has always been the centre of tourist attraction and here is well known for its diversity and authenticity with the influences from local and Asian and European cuisine, that will satiate any hunger.
9. Genting Highlands Attraction
At 6,000 feet from the ground, lies a famous hill resort comprising of casinos, hotels, restaurants and fine dining, theme parks and shopping malls. This Malaysian-style Las Vegas is settled in between Pahang and Selangor states which is only an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.
Aside from the casino, you can dine and shop at Sky Avenue, go for a retail therapy at Genting Highlands Premium Outlet, enjoy other attractions such as Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Odditorium, Chin Swee Cave Temple, Snow World and the upcoming 20th Century Fox Theme Park.
Also, it draws the attention of many locals and tourist for a simple weekend getaway and also plays host to many famous singers at the Arena of Stars.
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10. Tioman Island
Dubbed as one of the most beautiful islands in 1970, this island has captivated many vacationers from Malaysia, Singapore and all around the world!
The crystal clear water and great dive sites are one of the main attractions where many divers are absolutely thrilled to jump into the sea to see the life beneath the waters.
There are plenty of attractions to see around Pulau Tioman. Take a dip into the cooling and relaxing waters at Asah Waterfall. Air Batang is a great place for backpackers to rest and party whereas Juara is less crowded and you can visit the Juara Turtle Project to learn and understand the sea turtles.
Further Reading:
- 29 Best Things To Do In Tioman Island
- Tioman Island Packages
- Tioman Island Diving Guide & Tips
- Tioman Ferry Schedule
- How To Get To Tioman Island From Singapore
Malaysia: Popular Destination For Vacation
Malaysia is the world’s 11th most visited country. With tourist numbers hitting 20 million per year and increasing steadily, this trend is certain to continue for a long time. Here is a little gist about Malaysia:
- It is located in South East Asia and made up of 13 states.
- The country sits on 2 distinct regions: Peninsular Malaysia which acts as the country at the tip Eurasia and the Sarawak and Sabah states in Northern Borneo.
- The tropical climate is great for tourism as it ranges from 20° to 34°C with mostly hot days and cool nights.
- The robust economy and its strategic location in South-East China also add to its attractiveness especially for business travellers and the conference tourism.
- There is a wide variety of accommodation to fit all budgets, from basic bed and breakfasts to 5-star luxury resorts.
Also read: Top 35 Places To Visit In Malaysia
Hence, the best thing about visiting Malaysia is that every state has its attractions and there is something new to see or do every day and everywhere.