Top attractions in Malaysia

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Malaysia’s landmarks span from the ultra-modern skyline of Kuala Lumpur to ancient rainforests. This collection features the world’s second-tallest building, Merdeka 118, alongside the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Cultural sites include Malacca’s 18th-century Dutch-built Christ Church and the pink-domed Putra Mosque in Putrajaya. Nature is represented by the UNESCO-listed Kinabalu Park, home to Southeast Asia’s highest peak, and the Danum Valley’s undisturbed lowland forests. In the capital, the historic Independence Square and the vibrant Jalan Alor night market provide a glimpse into the nation's colonial history and diverse culinary heritage.

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Merdeka 118

118-story megatall skyscraper standing 679 meters tall, currently the second tallest building in the world. This mixed-use development features office spaces, a luxury hotel, a seven-story shopping mall, and the highest observation deck in the region.

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Petronas Twin Towers

Iconic pair of 88-storey skyscrapers standing 451.9 meters tall, featuring a double-decker skybridge and an observation deck. These towers held the title of the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004.

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Kuala Lumpur Tower

Finished in 1995, this 421-meter high tower makes for a fabulous viewing spot of the city beneath it.

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Kinabalu Park

Kinabalu Park, established as one of the first national parks of Malaysia in 1964, is Malaysia's first World Heritage Site designated by…

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Mount Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Borneo and Malaysia. With an elevation of 4,095 metres, it is the third-highest peak of an island…

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Langkawi Sky Bridge

Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 125-metre curved pedestrian cable-stayed bridge in Malaysia, completed in 2005.

Thean Hou Temple

One of the most elaborate and wonderful temples in Kuala Lumpur, this complex will amaze you with its ornate decorations - even the…

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Boh Tea Centre (Sungai Palas Branch)

A modern visitor center in the Cameron Highlands featuring a 20-foot cantilevered viewing deck overlooking the Sungai Palas tea plantation. It offers educational factory tours, a tea cafe, and insights into the tea-making process established by BOH Plantations in 1929.