27 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Malaysia - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Malaysia

Batu Caves, Malaysia

Batu Caves

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

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Bestari Jaya, Malaysia

Flashing Fireflies of Kampung Kuantan

Malaysian fireflies create a dazzling display as thousands light up in unison.

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Niah Caves

One of the largest caverns in the world has a maw large enough to stack cathedrals in.

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Marudi, Malaysia

The Pinnacles of Gunung Mulu

These jagged limestone blades cut out through the canopy of the jungles of Borneo.

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Langkawi, Malaysia

Langkawi Sky Bridge

This dangerous-looking suspension bridge may have been too unstable to remain open.

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Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Crystal Mosque

Extravagant mosque honors modern Islam.

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Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

BOH Tea Plantation and Factory

This largest tea plantation in Southeast Asia supplies gorgeous vistas alongside most of the tea for the surrounding countries.

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Hindu Temple

Malaysia's first and only glass temple.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Malaysia

Butterfly Pea Flower

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Butterfly Pea Flower

With a squeeze of lemon, this plant can turn any drink into a color-changing mood ring.

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Sea Grapes

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Fruits & Vegetables

Sea Grapes

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.

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3-D Jelly Cakes

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3-D Jelly Cakes

These clear cakes house intricate scenes of fish, flowers, and more.

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Pandan Leaf Extract

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Pandan Leaf Extract

This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.

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Stories
About Malaysia

Pui Wan's model of an old kopitiam.

Making Miniatures to Preserve Local Memories

Painstaking recreations of a rapidly changing city.

by Lizzie Philip

August 07, 2018

Part of the Malay Peninsula where Aslian languages are spoken.

Found: An Unknown Language Spoken in a Single Malaysian Village

It has no words for ownership and lots of ways to talk about sharing.

by Vittoria Traverso

February 06, 2018

The flipmaster at work.

Watch a Man Masterfully Flip Roti Prata Into Perfection

He makes it look so easy.

January 15, 2018