Top Activities to Do in Malaysia – Complete Things-To-Do Guide

Malaysia offers an incredible mix of natural beauty, modern attractions, culture, food, and adventure. Whether you love beaches, shopping, nightlife, nature, or history, Malaysia has something for every traveler.

Here are the top activities to include in your Malaysia holiday.

1. Visit the Petronas Twin Towers

The most iconic landmark in Malaysia. Visit the Skybridge and Observation Deck for breathtaking city views.

2. Ride the Langkawi Cable Car & Sky Bridge

One of Southeast Asia’s steepest cable cars and a stunning curved bridge hanging above the mountains.

3. Explore Batu Caves

A 400-million-year-old limestone hill with colorful steps and a massive golden Murugan statue. A cultural must-visit.

4. Enjoy Island Hopping in Langkawi

Visit beautiful islands like Dayang Bunting, Singa Besar, and Beras Basah with:

  • Swimming

  • Snorkeling

  • Photography

  • Eagle feeding

5. Spend a Day at Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

A massive park with water slides, adventure rides, haunted attractions, and wildlife.

6. Explore George Town Heritage & Street Art (Penang)

Admire colonial buildings, street food stalls, and world-famous graffiti murals.

7. Go Shopping in Kuala Lumpur

Top spots:

  • Pavilion KL

  • Suria KLCC

  • Berjaya Times Square

  • Petaling Street

  • Central Market

8. Experience Malaysian Food Tours

Taste Malaysia’s best dishes including:

  • Nasi Lemak

  • Satay

  • Laksa

  • Char Kway Teow

  • Mee Goreng

9. Relax on Malaysia’s Best Beaches

Top beaches include:

  • Pantai Cenang

  • Tanjung Rhu

  • Batu Ferringhi

  • Pangkor Island

10. Take a Day Trip to Genting Highlands

Enjoy:

  • Cable car

  • Casinos

  • Theme parks

  • Shopping

11. Explore Cameron Highlands

Visit tea plantations, strawberry farms, and hiking trails in cool mountain weather.

12. Visit KL Tower

Step into the thrilling Sky Box — a glass cube extending out of the tower.

13. Enjoy Night Markets

Malaysia’s night markets are great for food, shopping, and culture.

14. Take a Sunset Cruise

Langkawi, Penang, and Port Dickson offer scenic sunset cruises.

15. Visit Malaysian National Parks (Optional)

  • Taman Negara

  • Borneo rainforests

  • Kinabalu Park

Great for wildlife lovers and trekkers.