Two islands off the north-east coast of the Malay Peninsula with white beaches, clear water and coral reefs, for snorkelling with turtles and reef sharks, and diving. Perhentian Kecil is cheaper and livelier; Perhentian Besar is quieter.
The season is March to October; most places close during the monsoon. Boats run from Kuala Besut.
A cool hill station in the mountains of Pahang, with tea plantations rolling over the hills, strawberry farms and jungle trails.
A UNESCO-listed colonial port town with shophouses, clan houses such as the ornate Khoo Kongsi, temples, mosques and churches side by side, and stree…
A boat trip through the mangroves and limestone cliffs of the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, in the north-east of Langkawi, part of a UNESCO Global Geop…
A limestone hill with a Hindu temple inside a huge cave, reached by 272 rainbow-painted steps, guarded by a 43 m golden statue of Lord Murugan.
Twin skyscrapers 452 m high, the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004, linked by a skybridge on the 41st floor.
Langkawi's most popular beach, a long stretch of white sand on the south-west coast with calm water for swimming and watersports, and beautiful sunse…
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