Top 10 Experiences
Malaysia combines modern metropolises with ancient rainforests, multicultural street food with secluded dream islands, and Malay traditions with cosmopolitan flair. These ten experiences make Malaysia unforgettable:
- Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur — The 452-meter-high twin towers are Malaysia's landmark. The Skybridge at 170 meters and the observation deck on the 86th floor offer breathtaking views over the skyline. Spectacularly illuminated in the evening. → Chap. Kuala Lumpur
- Street Food in Penang — George Town is the unofficial street food capital of Asia. Char Kway Teow, Assam Laksa, Cendol, Nasi Kandar — a new taste experience at every corner. Hawker stalls cooking family recipes for generations. From 3 MYR (~0.60 €) per dish. → Chap. Penang
- Orangutans in Sepilok, Borneo — At the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Borneo, you can encounter the red-haired apes up close. Orphaned young animals are raised here and prepared for life in the wild. One of the most emotional animal experiences worldwide. → Chap. Borneo
- Diving in Sipadan — Sipadan is considered one of the best diving spots in the world. Schools of barracudas, turtle tornadoes, reef sharks, and a 600-meter deep drop-off wall right from the beach. Only 120 diving permits per day — book months in advance! → Chap. Borneo
- Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur — 272 colorful steps lead up to the sacred Hindu caves on the outskirts of KL. The 42-meter-high golden Murugan statue watches over the entrance. During Thaipusam (January/February), hundreds of thousands make a pilgrimage here. → Chap. Kuala Lumpur
- Langkawi Sky Bridge — A 125-meter-long curved pedestrian bridge at 660 meters above Langkawi's rainforest. Take the cable car up, then float over the treetops and gaze all the way to Thailand. Surreal and breathtaking. → Chap. Langkawi
- Kinabalu Climb, Borneo — At 4,095 meters, Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia between the Himalayas and New Guinea. The two-day climb with an overnight stay at 3,272 meters and summit arrival at sunrise is a life experience. → Chap. Borneo
- George Town Street Art, Penang — Ernest Zacharevic's murals have turned George Town into an open-air gallery. "Children on a Bicycle," "Boy on a Motorbike" — the mix of art and UNESCO architecture is unique in the world. → Chap. Penang
- Perhentian Islands — Crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, and turtles right from the shore — the Perhentian Islands on the East Coast are Malaysia's answer to the Maldives, only for a fraction of the price. → Chap. East Coast
- Taman Negara — the oldest rainforest in the world — 130 million years old, older than the Amazon and the Congo combined. Canopy walkway at 40 meters high, night hikes with flashlights, and the chance to see tigers, elephants, and tapirs. → Chap. East Coast
