Things to see in Malaysia

510 places worth seeing in Malaysia on an illustrated map: Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Batu Caves, Merdeka 118 and National Mosque of Malaysia, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

  1. Petronas Towers Perhaps the most iconic building of Malaysia and the tallest twin building in the world. Visitors first head up to the Skybridge at level 41
  2. Kuala Lumpur Tower KL Tower has a viewing deck at 276bm provides great city views, and you'll be a few metres higher than the Twin Towers since the tower is bu
  3. Batu Caves Hindu priests have used these caves as temples since their discovery in 1878 by William Hornaday. Crowds of Hindus visit the caves in Januar
  4. Merdeka 118 A 118-storey skyscraper completed in 2023. At , it is the tallest building in Southeast Asia, and the second tallest building in the world,
  5. National Mosque of Malaysia Masjid Negara is unique in that it incorporates Malay-Islamic rather than the usual Arabic-Islamic architecture. It is known for its conspic
  6. Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque It's at the convergence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. The stately Masjid Jamek, constructed in 1909, is one of the oldest mosques in the c
  7. Putra Mosque Pretty in pink, this mosque has a capacity of 15,000 worshippers and its 116-meter minaret is the tallest in Southeast Asia. Non-Muslims may
  8. National Stadium, Bukit Jalil This huge stadium with a capacity of 87,411 is used as venue for many sports events and concerts.
  9. National Museum of Malaysia Contains exhibits on traditional life among the various ethnic communities of Malaysia, numerous well-explained artifacts including fine clo
  10. Independence Square Originally grown by the British as a cricket ground, this square has a special place in the hearts of all Malaysians as it was here that the
  11. Stadium Merdeka Tunku Abdul Rahman proclaimed the independence of the Federation of Malaya (Peninsular Malaysia) from British rule here on 31 August 1957. I
  12. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia One of the most interesting museums in KL, the Islamic Arts Museum houses both modern and traditional Malaysia as part of the larger Islamic
  13. Crystal Mosque Unique looking mosque for 1500 worshippers.
  14. Federal Territory Mosque This large mosque, which was opened in 2000, was partly inspired by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. The mosque's website is in Malay only. Stat
  15. Kek Lok Si Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang.
  16. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park From beautiful peacocks to the alien-looking birds from all over the world, this 60-hectare bird park is home to 200 species. Highlights of
  17. Aquaria KLCC A gigantic aquarium housing over 5,000 aquatic and terrestrial species. The aquarium has many displays including an underwater tunnel, inter
  18. Kapitan Keling Mosque Built in 1803 and named after Caudeer Mohudeen, an Indian Muslim merchant who was also the Kapitan Keling, or leader of the Indian Muslim co
  19. Kota Kinabalu City Mosque This 'floating' mosque overlooking Likas Bay is the largest mosque in the city with interesting contemporary Islamic architecture. As of Jun
  20. Perdana Putra Presint 1. The gargantuan complex of the Prime Minister's Office. Open to the public M-F 8AM-12:30PM, 2-4PM, plus every 2nd and 4th Sat in t
  21. Legoland Malaysia The biggest and best of the three, devoted to all things Lego. Includes 70 hands-on rides, slides, shows distributed among the Lego Technic,
  22. Ubudiah Mosque The beautiful Ubudiah mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, a government architect who is notably credited for the design of the Ip
  23. Malacca Straits Mosque A mosque built on the man-made island, Pulau Melaka, just off the coast the city. Spectacular at evening and night.
  24. As Syakirin Mosque Mosque in Malaysia.
  25. Penang State Mosque Mosque in Malaysia.
  26. Sultan Ibrahim Stadium The largest and main football stadium of Johor. One can enjoy riding in a Hummer limousine around the stadium for RM30.
  27. Langkawi Sky Bridge Ride the cable car to the top of the jungle-clad Mt. Machincang and walk across the 700m high Sky Bridge for a spectacular view of the islan
  28. Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque Located on top of a small hill and overlooking the Straits of Johor, this state mosque took eight years to construct (1892-1900). It has fou
  29. Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium The former football stadium for the JDT football team. It also consists of the Johor Japan Football Gallery.
  30. National Monument This immense bronze structure was built as a memorial to the soldiers who gave up their lives for their country. This sculpture depicts seve
  31. Sabah Museum Has 3 storeys of exhibits. A good place to understand the history of Kota Kinabalu and Sabah. The museum complex also features the Science a
  32. Sabah State Mosque The second largest mosque in Sabah, able to hold up to 5,000 worshippers. Designed an Italian architect, its dome and minaret is decorated w
  33. Petronas Philharmonic Hall The home of the well-regarded Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra is nestled at the base of the Petronas Twin Towers, offering performances of
  34. Perdana Botanical Gardens Park in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
  35. Alor Setar Tower Located in the heart of Alor Setar, this tower, standing at 165.5 metres tall, is a prominent and modern landmark that signifies the rapid d
  36. Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque This beautiful, simple white mosque built on the created lake flowing from the Ibai river attracts locals, especially in the late afternoon
  37. Kuching Cat Museum This is a large collection of cat memorabilia, since "Kuching" means "Cat" in Malay. The museum is at Kuching North City Hall at Petra Jaya,
  38. Gomantong Caves The massive cave is home to swiftlets and their nests are harvested as a Chinese delicacy. The harvesting processes involves people climbing
  39. Snake Temple Built in 1850 in memory of the renowned Chinese monk Chor Soo Kong. The Snake Temple is on the edge of a highway and is famous for the fact
  40. Alwi Mosque Mosque in Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia.
  41. Thean Hou Temple One of the largest and most ornate Chinese temples in the region. The six-tiered temple was built by the Hainanese community and is dedicate
  42. Sultan Ibrahim Jamek Mosque Completed in 1930 and was officially opened by Johor's Menteri Besar, Dato Mustafa bin Jaafar to replace the old wooden building build in 18
  43. Melaka Zoo and Bird Park The second-biggest zoo in Malaysia. The zoo is in a reserved forest where the animal enclosures more resemble the animals' natural habitat.
  44. St. John's Cathedral A historic Catholic cathedral and the seat of the archbishop. Makes for a good photo motif with the KL Tower in the backdrop.
  45. Istana Budaya Istana Budaya (meaning Palace of Culture) is home to the National Theatre and is equipped with cutting edge stage, sound and lighting equipm
  46. KLCC Park A kid-friendly urban park surrounded by a concrete jungle. It boasts a children's pool and playground, walking/jogging tracks, a bird sanctu
  47. Sultan Iskandar Mosque Built in 2013, the mosque has been declared as Malaysia's first tourism-friendly mosque after the Malaysia Tourism Quality Assurance certifi
  48. Atkinson Clock Tower Built in 1902 in memory of Francis George Atkinson, the first district officer of Jesselton, as Kota Kinabalu was then called. He died of a
  49. Christ Church, Malacca his church was built between 1741 and 1753. It replaced a Portuguese church, which was shattered. Bricks were shipped from Zeeland in the Ne
  50. Malacca Sultanate Palace Museum Below the hill you will find this museum (Melaka Cultural Museum). It is a reconstruction of the istana of the sultan Mansur Shah. It was bu

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