🏆 Top 10 Best Small Towns in Malaysia You MUST visit in 2022

Published on April 12, 2022| by C Kology

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Malaysia is full of gems waiting to be explored. While cities like George Town, Ipoh, and Malacca city have established their positions as popular getaway spots, there are so many smaller towns and villages full of distinctive cultures, sights, good food, character, and charm that remain far from the limelight they deserve.

10 Kuala Selangor

This historical town is located on the northwestern side of Selangor, and is approximately 70 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. KS was the first state capital of Selangor. Situated in the town centre, Melawati Hill is a historical hill dotted with several unique landmarks, such as the Altingsburg Lighthouse. Built in the 18th century. This attraction had recently went viral and tours are plentiful but do book ahead.

9 Balik Pulau

Balik Pulau literally means the other side of the island in which the town is situated on the island of Penang. Life takes on a slower pace and quieter approach. If you are looking for a more laid-back place and want to get closer to untouched nature, away from crowded tourist trap, head here.

8 Teluk Intan

Teluk Intan is the third largest town in Perak and only 2 hours drive north of KL. The Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan, Malaysia’s version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Built in 1885 for the purpose of storing water during the drought season, the tower is slanted leftward due to the underground stream 4 years after construction. Do take the Pulau Bangau Bird Sanctuary river cruise. you will b cruising along the Perak river explore its rich wetlands habitat and experience the stunning views of thousands of resident and migratory birds, returning during dusk and roosting on the island.

#7 Sekinchan

Nestled in of north of Selangor, Sekinchan is a tranquil fishing village located an easy 1.5-hour drive from KL. Sekinchan is well known amongst us Malaysian to have the most productive rice harvest in the country due to its soil and rainfall.

6.Kundasang

For this spot I am flying you all the way to East Malaysia, Sabah. Quiet and peaceful Kundasang is located in the Ranau District three hours drive from the state capital of Kota Kinabalu. Situated at the foot of the majestic Mount Kinabalu a UNESCO World Heritage site, It is relatively untouched by conventional tourism. Rolling green hills, blue skies, white fluffy clouds, cool climate, this town is full of campsites hiking trails for those who love the outdoor.

5. Kota Bahru

Kota Bharu, Malaysia’s northernmost major city in the state of Kelantan, can often just be a blip on traveller’s radars. This is a shame as there are plenty of activities in Kota Bharu as it is the cradle of Malay culture. Speaking of shopping, you can do plenty of that at Kota Bharu’s Central Market—the Siti Khadijah Market (Pasar Siti Khadijah). A bustling hive of constant activity, the Central Market is a multi-storey traditional market where locals gather looking for fresh produce. The city is just 50 km from the Thai border and has a large Thai population. Visit the famous three buddhas of Kota Bharu , the sitting Buddha, the standing buddha and the sleeping Buddha to experience the Thai culture and not to mention authentic Thai food.

4 Muar

Muar is a historical town situated almost in the middle between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Muar is rich in history as mentioned in many historical records and archaeological works. It is believed that the history of Muar started much earlier than the Sultanate of Malacca. There were many accounts recorded about the early history of Muar. In 1361, it was claimed that Muar was a part of the Majapahit empire. One interesting little riverine adventure you can actually take in Muar would be the half an hour-long Muar River Cruise that departs from the Tanjung Emas park, offering both locals and also curious tourists a little tour of Muar town along the river. The cruise operate Friday to Sunday.

3 Kluang

We are staying in Johor for our no. 3 spot, in fact the middle of Johor for the town of Kluang. Get ready as this town is probably the most yummy in my list. Avid foodies beware; Kluang could show you incredible food that you’ve been craving for a long time. Ranging from local delights to western cuisines, there’s an unlimited list of scrumptious you can find in Kluang.

2 Sandakan

Sandakan is the second biggest city in the state of Sabah The city had been the state capital until 1946 when it was switched to Kota Kinabalu. The main reason to come to Sandakan is to check out the abundance of gorgeous rainforests, and anyone who loves wildlife should make sure not to give it a miss. Just some of the spots that you can visit as part of a trip to Sandakan include amazing rainforest walkways, this is one of the most unspoiled parts of Borneo.

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