1. Petronas Twin Towers
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π Tower, Observation Deck
π Kuala Lumpur
Petronas Twin Towers – Highlights
- The tallest twin towers in the world
- 170-m high double decker skybridge
- Panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia’s most iconic landmark
Opening Hours
- Tue-Thu: 09:00 – 21:00
- Fri: 09:00 – 13:00 / 14:30 – 21:00
- Sat, Sun: 09:00 – 21:00
- Mon: Closed
Ticket Price
- Adults: 85 MYR
- Children (3-12): 35 MYR
2. Batu Caves
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π Hill, Caves, Religious Site, Monument
π Selangor
Batu Caves – Highlights
- Limestone hill housing cave temples
- 42.7m golden statue of Lord Murugan
- Ornate Hindu shrines and artefacts
- The centre of rock climbing in Malaysia
Opening Hours (Temple Cave)
- Daily: 08:00 – 20:30
Entrance Fee
- Batu Caves: Free admission
- Temple Cave: Free admission
- Dark Cave Tour: from 35 MYR
- Cave Villa: 15 MYR
- Ramayana Cave: 5 MYR
3. Langkawi SkyCab
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π Cable Car, Panorama, Nature
π Langkawi
Langkawi SkyCab – Highlights
- 15-minute ride to the top of Machincang mountain
- Open viewing platforms at 708m above sea level
- Panoramic views of the Langkawi islands
- Spectacular scenery of the sea and mountain
Opening Hours
- Daily: 09:30 – 19:00
Ticket Price
- Adults: 55 MYR
- Children: 40 MYR
4. Penang Hill
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π Hill, Nature, Historic, Panorama
π Penang Island
Penang Hill – Highlights
- Hill station on a group of peaks
- Ride on the historic furnicular railway
- Panoramic views over George Town
- Nature trails and colonial architectures
Opening Hours
- Daily: 06:30 – 23:00
Ticket Price
- Adults: 30 MYR
- Children (4-6): 5 MYR
5. Jonker Street Night Market
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π Local Market, Shopping, Street Food
π Melaka
Jonker Street – Highlights
- Local open-air market
- Wide range of souvenirs
- Traditional street foods
- Night street entertainment
Opening Hours
- Fri-Sun: 18:00 – 00:00
- Mon-Thu: Closed
6. Legoland Malaysia
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π Theme Park, Water Park, Entertainment
π Johor Bahru
Legoland Malaysia – Highlights
- Malaysia’s 1st international theme park
- Interactive Lego-themed games and rides
- Miniature version of Asia’s iconic landmarks
- Lego-buildings and water theme park
Opening Hours
- Daily: 10:00 – 19:00
- May vary day-to-day
1-Day Ticket
- Theme Park
- Adults: 195 MYR
- Children (3-11): 155 MYR
- Water Park
- Adults: 125 MYR
- Children (3-11): 105 MYR
- Both Parks
- Adults: 245 MYR
- Children (3-11): 195 MYR
2-Day Ticket
- Adults: 305 MYR
- Children (3-11): 245 MYR
- Valid for entry to both parks
- Valid for 2 consecutive days
7. Kek Lok Si Temple
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π Religious Site, Architecture, Monument
π Penang Island
Kek Lok Si Temple – Highlights
- Large Buddhist temple in Penang
- Magnificent seven-tier pagoda
- 36.5m bronze statue of Kuan Yin
- Thousands of Buddha images
Opening Hours
- Daily: 07:00 – 18:00
Ticket Price
- Temple: Free
- Pagoda: 2 MYR
- Sky Lift: 3 MYR / ride
8. Semenggoh Nature Reserve
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π Sanctuary, Animal, Nature
π Sarawak
Semenggoh Nature Reserve – Highlights
- Large tropical rainforest reserve
- Sanctuary for rescued orang utans
- Feeding sessions for orang utans
- Great place for birdwatching
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 16:45
Orang Utan Feeding Time
- Daily: 09:00 – 10:00 / 15:00 – 15:30
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 10 MYR
- Children: 5 MYR
9. Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)
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π Shopping, Park, Lake, Light Show
π Kuala Lumpur
KLCC – Highlights
- Large shopping and dining complex
- Recreational park with jogging tracks
- Wide man-made lake with water fountains
- Home to an aquarium and a science centre
Lake Symphony Showtime
- Daily: 20:00 / 21:00 / 21:45
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
10. Mount Kinabalu & Kinabalu Park
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π Mountain, National Park, Nature
π Sabah
Mount Kinabalu – Highlights
- The highest mountain in Malaysia
- Rich collection of flora and fauna
- Climbing trails to the summit (4,095m)
- Malaysia’s World Heritage Site
Map of Top 10 Attractions in Malaysia
π²πΎ Explore β’ Malaysia β’
Author: Jeutravel.com
Date Published: 30 August 2017
Last Updated: 20 March 2018
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