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Malaysia
Malaysia offers a lot of variety for the money: a modern capital, colonial-era port towns, tea-growing highlands, rainforest and good beaches on both coasts.
Best time · Roughly December to February suits the west coast, and March to October suits the east coast and BorneoSuggested length · 7 to 10 nights for a city, a heritage town and a beach
Where should you go?
- Kuala Lumpur for the city
- Penang for heritage streets and food
- Langkawi for beaches
- Cameron Highlands for tea country
- Borneo for rainforest and wildlife
What should you do?
- Walk George Town's heritage core on foot
- Take the tea estate route through the highlands
- Add Borneo if wildlife is a priority
What should you eat or experience?
- Penang is one of Asia's strongest street food cities
- Malay, Chinese and Indian cooking overlap here more than almost anywhere
Where is a good area to stay?
- Kuala Lumpur: KLCC or Bukit Bintang
- Penang: inside George Town for walkability
When should you visit?
Roughly December to February suits the west coast, and March to October suits the east coast and Borneo.
How long should you spend there?
7 to 10 nights for a city, a heritage town and a beach.
Visa
Check the requirements and the official source before you book.
Malaysia visa information