Destinations

Before you go somewhere, know what is worth seeing and how long to stay.

Kuala Lumpur guide: what to see, where to stay and how to plan one or two days

Kuala Lumpur's main sights by theme — landmarks, heritage, food and family stops — plus the best areas to stay, getting around and one- and two-day plans.

Genting Highlands guide: summit and mid-hill sights, where to stay and how to plan your visit

Genting Highlands: cool hilltop resort near KL with theme parks and malls on top, a cable car, temple and outlets mid-hill. Where to stay and how to plan it.

Malacca guide: World Heritage sights, Nyonya food, where to stay and one- or two-day plans

Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with George Town since 2008: main sights, Nyonya food, where to stay, getting around and one- or two-day plans.

Penang guide: George Town street art, Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si, food and two- to three-day plans

Penang: George Town's heritage streets, street art and hawker food, plus Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si. What to see and eat, where to stay and day plans.

What to do in Ipoh: Old Town walks, bean sprout chicken and cave temples

Ipoh, the capital of Perak, is about 2–2.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur. What to see and eat, which area to stay in, how to get around, and one- and two-day plans.

What to do in Cameron Highlands: tea estates, strawberry farms and the mountain road

Cameron Highlands sits about 1,500 m up in Pahang, 3.5–4 hours from Kuala Lumpur. Tea estates, farms, which town to stay in, getting around and a two-day plan.

What to do in Port Dickson: an easy beach break from Kuala Lumpur

Port Dickson is about 1–1.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur and an hour from KLIA. Beaches, family activities, where to stay, getting around and day or overnight plans.