Hidden gems in Malaysia

Hidden Gems of Malaysia

Beyond the urban centers, Malaysia’s landscape features the 400-million-year-old limestone chambers of Tempurung Cave and the wildlife corridors of the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary. This collection highlights architectural landmarks like the glass-clad Masjid Kristal and the unfinished colonial ruins of Kellie's Castle. Cultural heritage is preserved in the living museums of Sarawak and Mari Mari villages, while the natural world is represented by the world’s largest flower at Gunung Gading National Park and the multi-tiered waterfalls of Kanching Recreational Forest.

Hidden Gems of Malaysia — Map

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Turtle Alley

Narrow pedestrian walkway in Kuala Terengganu’s Chinatown decorated with colorful mosaic murals and floor tiles that promote sea turtle conservation and local marine heritage.

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Malacca Strait Mosque

Malacca Straits Mosque is a mosque located on the man-made Malacca Island in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia, which was opened on 24…

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Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre is located about 25 kilometres west of Sandakan in the state of Sabah, Malaysia.

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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is a wildlife conservation and research centre for improving animal welfare and rehabilitation of…

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Chayamangakalaram Temple

Wat Chayamangkalaram, also known as the Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple, is a Theravada Buddhist temple within George Town in the…

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Tempurung Cave

Tempurung Cave is a limestone cave located in Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia, spanning more than 4 kilometers, making it one of the longest caves…

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Kellie's Castle

Kellie's Castle is a castle located in Batu Gajah, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia.

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Sarawak Cultural Village

Experience the life and culture of Sarawak in this living museum! See the farming and music houses as well as handcrafts.

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Masjid Kristal

Modern grand mosque situated on Wan Man Island within the Islamic Heritage Park. The structure is built using steel, glass, and crystal, creating a reflective facade along the Terengganu River.

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Sarawak State Museum

The Sarawak State Museum is the oldest museum in Borneo. It was founded in 1888 and opened in 1891 in a purpose-built building in Kuching,…

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Gunung Gading National Park

The park is famous for the world's largest flower, rafflesia, growing here. Check its blooming time with the park staff and see this marvel!

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Tropical Spice Garden

Eight-acre bio-diverse living museum in Penang containing over 500 species of tropical flora. The site features themed spice trails, a cooking school, and a garden cafe overlooking the coast.

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Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary

The Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre is an elephant sanctuary located in Temerloh in the state of Pahang, Malaysia. within the…

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Kanching Recreational Forest

The Kanching Falls are located between Kuala Lumpur and Rawang in Selangor, Malaysia, and is a popular tourist destination in Kuala Lumpur.

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Kenyir Reservoir

Tasik Kenyir or Kenyir Lake is an artificial lake located in Hulu Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia created in 1985 by the damming of the…

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Fort Cornwallis

Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century.

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Mari Mari Cultural Village

Lifestyles of five ethnicities of Sabah will be introduced to you at this village.

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Gomantong Caves

The Gomantong Caves are an intricate cave system inside Gomantong Hill in Sandakan Division, Sabah, Malaysia.

Paul White / CC BY 2.0

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Similajau National Park

Similajau National Park, is a national park in the Bintulu Division of Sarawak, Malaysia. It is located about 30 kilometres from Bintulu.

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The National Planetarium

Situated off the beaten path, the planetarium has a lot to offer - from hourly space shows to several rooms full of exhibits.

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