13 Most Magical Places in Malaysia for You To Discover (Bucket List Destinations)
20 Jan 2023
Did you know? Malaysia has many breathtaking places that you probably are not aware of? Here, we have compiled a list of the 13 most magical places for you to include in your bucket list. Come! Discover these places now!
BMC Blue Lake Cheras is private property, and people are not allowed to enter it. But it is so beautiful that we have to let you know of its existence! This lake is not nature's work but an active quarry with security guards. So any trespassing is prohibited. But please don't be disappointed, as the next place we are showing you might as well be its twin!
📍Address: BMC Blue Lake, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 43200 Cheras, Selangor
This lake in Johor (sorry Klang Valley people) will remind you of Kerid Crater in Iceland. While the mesmerizing blue lake is not suitable for swimming, it is worth a visit (at least for you to flex on ?Instagram). This place can be quite challenging to hike, especially for beginners, but... we will do anything for a nice photo.. right?? (must persevere!).
We have a sky mirror in Kuala Selangor that looks like the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. You can do all sorts of crazy poses and challenge your creativity on the seabed that only appears during low tides! It can be challenging to plan your trip to this location as this ? secret island does not appear on the map ?, so to make things easy, why not book a tour!
📍Address: Jalan Sultan Mahmud, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor
What is at the end of a ?rainbow? Maybe you can find the answer here at Sungai Lembing! If you plan to bring your elderly parents here, you better think twice because the hike and journey on 4WD can be pretty challenging (it wouldn't help, even if you put on 10 Ebene socks).
Since it is quite a long journey to reach there, the guided tour to the waterfall begins at 6 am. Because of that, many people usually choose to stay the night at Lembing. The best time to witness the rainbow is usually around October.
A mysterious sight to behold and can only be witnessed at nighttime (ouh sounds ?spooky~ but actually not -lah). This phenomenon, commonly called the Blue Tears, is caused by a type of plankton called Dinoflagellates that emits a blue glow at night!
You can witness this phenomenon by riding on a ?boat. If you plan to capture the beautiful sight of the blue tears, make sure to bring a DSLR or some high functioning ?camera. That is because an ordinary camera will not be able to handle it's beauty capture the beautiful blue glow.
📍Address: Sungai Selangor, Kuala Selangor, Selangor
Mount Kinabalu is the tallest mountain in Malaysia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its reputation, you can expect nothing short of a spectacular view when the sun rises. This mountain is considered a sacred place by the locals. Therefore, before climbing Mount Kinabalu, a guide will give a few minutes talk on a few customs (pantang larang) that need to be observed while at Mount Kinabalu.
Upon reaching the peak, you will find yourself surrounded by white clouds with sun rays trying to sip in and nothing else but the rocky ground below your feet with cold breezy air blowing your cheeks.
To get the best view from this island, you'll have to climb a bit. However, we promise you that the hike is worth the effort because the view of the lagoon from the top is just ??magical! So make sure you wear the appropriate attire.
One of the most beautiful islands in west Malaysia, Pulau Rawa is located in Johor. There are lots of activities that you can do here, such as paddling or sailing to the nearby uninhabited islands (like Life of Pi but safe mode), ?snorkelling, gazing at ⭐stars during nighttime and many more!
One particular attraction that you must try is the giant snake slide!weeee~ Overall, this small island is the tropical paradise that you are looking for!
What if we tell you that we have our version of Bali swing here in Malaysia! You will feel like you are swinging into a paradise (but make sure to hold on to the strings tight ya... if not, you will really end up in ?paradise). It is a beautiful place to enjoy the scenery and take photos of the ?sunset.
Mabul Island is a popular diving spot with over 10 dive sites of about 2 kilometres of reefs. This island is known for its unique and seldom-seen little sea creatures, such as batfish, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, harlequin shrimp and many more!
If you come here during April, you might be able to witness Regatta Lepa. It is an annual water festival that celebrates the proud heritage, traditions and customs of the Bajau Laut people (sea gipsies).
Located in Putrajaya, this place is literally a concrete jungle in the city. Every single corner of Tamarind Square is very instagrammable! However, it is also easy to lose your bearings and get lost in the maze of lush greeneries and concrete walls. All in all, it is a good place for both professional and amateur photographers to unleash their skills.
📍Address: Tamarind Bldg Rd, Cyberjaya, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Because of a land reclamation activity that got halted, we now have our very own sand dunes! This place is also a popular wedding photography spot. Upon reaching here, you will feel like you have just teleported to the Sahara.
A resort that provides a luxurious retreat in Ipoh, you will come out rejuvenated after a few days stay here. This retreat is a very peaceful place with an open villa concept layout.