{"id":2287,"date":"2020-06-08T11:57:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T11:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-planet.com\/?p=2287"},"modified":"2024-11-07T23:20:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T23:20:47","slug":"a-little-rr-5-things-to-do-in-malaysia-on-your-next-family-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/a-little-rr-5-things-to-do-in-malaysia-on-your-next-family-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"A Little R&amp;R: 5 Things to Do in Malaysia on Your Next Family Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Looking for somewhere great to go with kids? Click here to learn some of the best things to do in Malaysia on your next family getaway.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tourism is\u00a0thriving in Malaysia, contributing around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceicdata.com\/en\/indicator\/malaysia\/tourism-revenue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$21 billion<\/a> to the economy every year.\u00a0So it makes sense that you&#8217;ll find plenty to keep yourself amused when you visit this lovely Southeast Asian country<\/p>\n<p>To help you decide, here&#8217;s a shortlist of the best things to do in Malaysia during your family vacation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Enjoy White Sand Beaches<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Langkawi is a top choice in Malaysia for those who love the sun, sea, and sand. This\u00a0archipelago consists of one large island surrounded by 98 others, each more pristine than the next.<\/p>\n<p>Sink your toes into the crystal-white sands and gaze over the turquoise seas or get active with swimming and snorkeling in the shallows.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer a little of everything, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park is an equally attractive collection of five islands.\u00a0Catch the ferry from Kota Kinabalu and immerse yourself in a day of hiking, trekking, scuba diving, and swimming on one of these untouched islands.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Immerse Yourself in Colorful Culture<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u2018The Historic State\u2019, otherwise known as\u00a0Malacca, is one of the biggest attractions in Malaysia for culture buffs.\u00a0It&#8217;s filled with interesting architecture and historic landmarks that smack of\u00a0European colonialism.<\/p>\n<p>In amongst these fascinating red lacquer buildings and tawny houses, you&#8217;ll also find\u00a0enough galleries, museums, churches, and quaint stores to fill a day or more.<\/p>\n<p>Kota Bharu is another classic destination if you want to get to grips with traditional Malaysian culture. The old royal palaces and several gorgeous mosques are some of the don&#8217;t-miss highlights in Kota Bharu.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Best Things to do in Malaysia With Kids<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering what to do in Malaysia when you&#8217;ve got children in tow, you&#8217;ll find no shortage of age-appropriate attractions. Try these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Panorama LangkawiSkyCab<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldroamer.com\/things-to-do\/langkawi\/crocodile-adventureland-langkawi-langkawi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crocodile Adventureland Langkawi<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Escape Theme Park<\/li>\n<li>Museum of Illusions<\/li>\n<li>Entopia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mangrove boat tours at Kilim Karst Geoforest Park are one of the most\u00a0fun things to do in Malaysia with children.\u00a0 Little ones love the monkeys,\u00a0fish farm, eagle feeding experience, and spooky bat caves.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Petronas Twin Towers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Petronas Twin Towers is well-known as one of the best attractions in Malaysia for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>There are lovely gardens to admire, a high-end shopping mall, lots of yummy food, and plenty of photo-ops up for grabs here. Don&#8217;t miss the chance to step out on the sky bridge for stunning elevated views over Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Explore the Genting Highlands<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These elevated landscapes in the Titiwangsa Mountains are also called Resorts World Genting and they live up to their name.<\/p>\n<p>Here you&#8217;ll find a wealth of attractions for ages, so it&#8217;s best to check in for a few days. There are theme parks and farm tours for day time\u00a0fun as well as nightclubs and bars for an evening out without the kids.<\/p>\n<p>The Genting Skyway is a super-fast cable car which is the longest gondola lift in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Inspired and Informed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for the best things to do in Malaysia or\u00a0ideas for your next movie night, we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading our blog for more insights into the fascinating wonders of the modern world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for somewhere great to go with kids? Click here to learn some of the best things to do in Malaysia on your next family getaway. Tourism is\u00a0thriving in Malaysia, contributing around $21 billion to the economy every year.\u00a0So it makes sense that you&#8217;ll find plenty to keep yourself amused when you visit this lovely [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2288,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2287","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel-tours"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2287"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2287\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2366,"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2287\/revisions\/2366"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2288"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2287"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blog-planet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}