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    • Batu Caves, Malaysia

      Climb Up to Malaysia's Batu Caves

      5.0
      The Batu Caves which are just north of Kuala Lumpur are reachable by the subway train. A ticket is just 2MR and you will need to get a hold of a map to see which train you need to take on the Red Line. The train drops you off right at the caves where there is a huge gold statue of Lord Murugan an...
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    • Pulau Pangkor, Malaysia

      Pangkor Island, Malaysia

      To get here from Kuala Lumpur, you will have to buy a bus ticket to Lumut and then take a short ferry ride from there to the Island. It is just about a 2.5-3hr bus ride to the ferries and then another 30-45min to the island. I'm convinced that if you set up a tent or hammock here and find a hidde...
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    • ABC Beach Port, Malaysia

      Explore ABC Beach on Pulau Tioman

      If you're traveling along the East coast of Malaysia this is a destination you don't want to miss. Pulau Tioman is an island off the coast and has several areas for travelers to stay on it. However, Kampung Air Batang (ABC Beach) is probably the best destination for backpackers. It is comprised o...
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    • Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

      Hike up Bukit Bendera

      2.5 mi / 2624.7 ft gain
      I'll start off with the disclaimer that you can reach the summit via a funicular (Malaysian railway); however, it is rather expensive and the hike offers a unique excursion through the jungle and great views along the way. To reach the start of the trail you need to enter the Penang Botanical Gar...
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    • Ayer Itam, Malaysia

      Visit the Kek Lok Si Temple

      Kek Lok Si is about a 3 kilometer (1.9 mi) walk from the Penang Hill Station, but I recommend calling an Uber, or renting a scooter. Start down below directly off the road in a vendor-lined hallway and hike up to the top, or get dropped off in a large parking area directly in front of the temple....
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    • Semporna, Malaysia

      Scuba Dive Sipadan Island in Malaysia

      Only allowing 15 people to arrive/ dive a day, Sipadan Island in Malaysia, is a little drop of diver Heaven. It is only about an hour boat ride away from the Mabul Water Bungalows (where I stayed) and from there, only about 1.5 hours away (by boat) from the city of Semporna. Mabul and Kapalai Isl...
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    • Kangar, Malaysia

      Rock Climb at Bukit Keteri

      0.2 mi
      Drive through a large parking lot to access a dirt road leading right up to the mountains. Walk toward the mountains, and you're faced with two trails, one heading left and one heading right.Take the trail on your right to head to the "slab" area of Bukit Keteri climbing. This side features 15+ e...
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    Guides, Insights and Stories from Malaysia

    Gunung Mulu National Park and Borneo Jungle

    Gunung Mulu National Park and Borneo Jungle

    Anton Lucanus