Malaysia is a tropical paradise of immense charm – a veritable treasure trove of diverse cultures and hospitable people, exotic cuisine, fascinating festivals, quaint villages and the dazzling city of Kuala Lumpur. Here are our top 10 things for families to see and do in this colourful Southeast Asian country.
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The east-coast islands of Malaysia offer some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world. Tioman Island, Sabah, Palau Kapas, Redang and the Perhentian Islands all boast good coral reefs and diverse marine life.
Langkawi is a collection of small islands in Malaysia’s north, close to Thailand. Many of the islands are ringed by white, sandy beaches – some of the best in Asia – while inland there are rustic villages scattered around the rice paddies and rainforested mountains.
This fertile, mountainous area in central Peninsular Malaysia is where much of Malaysia’s tea is grown—there are plenty of great tour options available. The area is much cooler than the plains and a great place to escape the heat and humidity, with its tranquil gardens, jungle walks, waterfalls and wild flowers.
Located just across causeway from Singapore, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort is a family holiday-worthy destination in its own right.
The resort has roaming life-size LEGO figurines, more than 70 hands-on rides, including; a dragon-themed rollercoaster, a huge castle, a pirate ship to explore and 100,000 LEGO bricks to play with. There’s even a LEGOLAND Water Park with a lazy river, tube and body slides and a water playground.
From winged insects that fly freely in the sky, to the larvae that hide beneath the ground, Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm offers sanctuary for the planet’s small denizens. The kids are bound to discover magical moments in this natural wonderland.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion is a museum dedicated to Penang’s Peranakan heritage, a riot of colour and historic bric-a-brac, to introduce the history of Penang to the kids.
If you’re after a hit of nature, take one of the world’s steepest funicular trams to the top of Penang Hill for awesome views and a bird park with giant walk-in aviaries filled with exotic birds, plus an owl museum and vibrant temples.
George Town has incredible, interactive street art. The creative murals have become an Instagram sensation, so make sure to leave plenty of time to snap your way around the city. Grab a photo accepting a bowl of noodles from a street vendor painted on a wall.
At Entopia kids will love learning about the insect world. The park’s fragrant flower garden has as many as 15,000 spectacular Malaysian butterflies (representing up to 60 species) and a whole world of creepy crawlies.
Penang National Park and Monkey Beach is a scenic playground with water sports, snack shacks and, of course, monkeys.
For even more monkey business, head to Orang Utan Island, a wildlife conservation park that is home to more than 25 wild, free-ranging orangutans.
A drive up to the famous Kek Lok Si Temple, said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, has a commanding view of the sea as well as its striking seven-storey pagoda and 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha.
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