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Malaysia

Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

To the Batu Cave!

Monkeys, strange festivals, striking temples and stunning natural features. If you visit Kuala Lumpur, you can’t miss this place!

Koay Teow Th’ng, Penang, Malaysia

Best food in George Town, Penang

The best local dishes and where to eat them. This guide has all the best food in George Town – Malaysia’s cuisine capital!

Heritage Trail, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

George Town Heritage Trail

Centuries of history captured in the cultures of George Town – where East meets West at Malaysia’s most vibrant colonial city.

Street art in George Town, Malaysia

Future painted in plain sight

For a city like George Town with centuries of vibrant history, this street art captures that story – and looks to the future!

Steel rod comic art, George Town, Malaysia

Marking George Town

Through the heritage centre of George Town, you’ll notice comic artworks made of steel rods. This is the story behind them.

Street art and hipsters, Ipoh, Malaysia

Hipsters in Malaysia

In this old Malaysian tin mining city, there’s a resurgence of culture again. This time, it’s the hipsters who are taking over!

Things to see in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia

Malaysian royalty and British loyalty

An English-style boarding school right next to a mosque? Plus an opulent palace! This is one of Malaysia’s lesser-known royal cities.

Taman Tamadun Islam, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Mini mosques and minarets

This theme park in Malaysia is all about Islam and local families come here to see the tiny mosques and minarets. So what’s it like for tourists?

Pasar Besar market, Kota Bharu, Malaysia

A brief stop in Kota Bharu

You might think there aren’t many things to see in Kota Bharu, but this Malaysian city is more than just a transit point.

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