Chinese New Year is celebrated throughout the country of Malaysia. One of Malaysia's most influential Chinese festivals is a grand cultural celebration that lasts 15 days, starting from the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar and ending with the Lantern Festival.

The festivities kick off with the reunion dinner on New Year's Eve and paying a visit to the temple to seek blessings from the God of Prosperity. It also involves fascinating traditions like handing out the 'ang pow' to children and giving away mandarin oranges for prosperity.

Sarawak Gawai Festival is celebrated by the indigenous Dayak's race of Sarawak, Malaysia's largest state; this Malaysia festival is one of the most significant harvest festivals in Malaysia that begins on 1st June and goes on for a whole month. In their traditional attire, the Dayak's indulge in a captivating ceremonial offering and welcome the New Year with gusto. Traditional dances, feasting, and free-flowing tuak (rice wine) add vigor and charm to the celebrations. The best place to witness the festivities in their full glory is a longhouse, the traditional Dayak home with over 40 families residing under the same roof!

One of Malaysia's most sensational music festivals and the largest in Southeast Asia, Rainforest Music Festival is a heady mix of live performances by top-notch international artists, cultural experiences, and workshops.

Head to the Sarawak Cultural Village for an unforgettable 3-day musical extravaganza, one of the biggest festivals in Malaysia.

A traditional Mooncake Festival also called the Lantern Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival, follows the ancient tradition of praising the moon goddess for a bountiful harvest. Picturesque lantern processions and delectable mooncakes dominate the celebrations, symbolizing unity within the community and family.

Preceding the mid-autumn festival is another unique celebration called the Hungry Ghost Festival. The spirits of the dead are appeased by food offerings and traditional puppet shows, making it one of the most cheerful festivities in Malaysia.

Malaysia's diverse races and religions gather up in public spaces or malls to celebrate one of Malaysia's most prominent Hindu festivals with greetings and sweets. The Deepavali, commonly known as the 'Festival of Lights,' is celebrated in Malaysia with joy and liveliness, likewise the Diwali festival in India. It is one of the most prestigious festivals celebrated in Malaysia.

The Penang International Dragon Boat Festival, one of the most exciting festivals in Malaysia, is an annual event held at the Teluk Bahang dam near Georgetown. It’s thrilling to witness more than 40 competitors from Malaysia and worldwide participate in the race with their colorful traditional boats to the beats of the drums.

The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most well-known Malaysia festivals and is a massive favorite amongst locals and tourists.

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri is one of the most joyous festivals in Malaysia celebrated by Muslims across the country. The festival indicates the end of Ramadan, the holy month of abstinence and fasting. Hari Raya Aidil Fitri is marked with feasting and house visits and asking for forgiveness from friends and family members.

The fascinating part is the Open House, where Malaysians open their doors and shower warm cordiality on all guests, with traditional delicacies and desserts.

The Mulu Caves are located in the Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysian Borneo. The entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Asia's most spectacular natural parks. It comprises incredible caves and karst formations in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting.

The Sarawak chamber discovered in one of the underground caves is the largest cave chamber in the World. The enormous chamber could accommodate about 40 Boeing 747s without overlapping their wings. The massive colony of Wrinkle-lipped bats in the nearby Deer Cave exit almost every evening to hunt food in a magnificent exodus.

Petronas Twin Towers, located in Kuala Lumpur, is one of the tallest twin towers globally. Cesar Pelli, a famous architect, designed the building. The Petronas reach an impressive 452 meters high up into the clouds. The buildings are 88 floors tall and have an impressive total of 76 elevators. The towers are built using reinforced concrete, steel, and glass; a double sky bridge connects the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors. 

 With over 300 stores, an art gallery, and space for a Philharmonic Hall, this retail and entertainment space will keep visitors occupied for hours. 

Perhentian Islands, located off the coast of northeastern Malaysia, not far from the Thai border, this group of small islands is part of a marine park. It has become a significant tourist destination in northeastern Malaysia. Most of the islands can be accessed by either ferry or small motorized boats.

However, only the two larger islands offer accommodations, shops, and amenities-of these two, Pulau Perhentian Besar has more of a backpacking scene. At the same time, Pulau Perhentian Kecil is a little more upscale and family-oriented.

The tallest mountain of Borneo with a summit height of 4,095 meters (13,435 ft), Mount Kinabalu is a striking sight to behold. The mountain is distinguished worldwide for its enormous botanical and biological species biodiversity. Over 600 ferns, 326 birds, and 100 mammalian species have been identified at Mount Kinabalu.

It is pretty popular among people with adventurous bones; it is one of the best Malaysia visiting places to have a thrill oozing experience. 

Sipadan Island is part of the world's richest marine habitat in the Celebes Sea, home to endangered hawksbill turtles, whale sharks, and monitor lizards. The island is also considered one of the best diving destinations globally because of its rich marine life; more than 3000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified in this richest of ecosystems. The island also has lovely sandy beaches.

 Penang is situated on the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, one of the most exquisite Malaysian islands. Famous for its fascinating destination, the place offers its visitors so satisfying to explore. This city’s Wonderfood Museum, Fort Cornwallis, Reclining Buddha, Burmese Temple, and Waterfront Village are the best places to visit in Malaysia.

The top of Penang Hill presents beautiful green views over the city and is home to the Habitat Penang Hill, with a 1.6-kilometer nature trail cutting through the rain forest and several tropical gardens; a canopy walks 40 meters up in the sky; ziplines; and the Skyway, which offers three viewing decks and a 360-degree view of the bay and islands.

The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center was established in 1964 to help orphaned orangutan babies rescued from the pet trade or saved from illegal hunting. The center's primary goal is that the orphaned orangutans are trained to survive again in the wild and are released as soon as they are ready. The Orang Utan sanctuary is located within the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, much of which is virgin rainforest. About 60 to 80 orangutans are living free in reserve. It is one of Sabah's top tourist attractions.

The Batu Caves complex comprises three main caves and a series of smaller ones, making it the most popular Hindu shrine outside of India and attracting thousands of Thaipusam's worshippers, an annual Hindu festival. Most of them include statues and 100-year-old shrines dedicated to Hindu gods. Located outside Kuala Lumpur, 

The main cave, known as Cathedral Cave, is at the top of a vast, colorful staircase-make it up the 272 steps with statues, altars, and lights. At the bottom of the stairs, a 43-meter-tall gold statue of Lord Murugan. 

The LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort is the first international theme park in Malaysia & the first LEGOLAND® theme park in Asia. Explore an area full of attractions that will completely dazzle you. It is a lovely place to visit in Malaysia with kids as they will love the multiple rides, shows, slides, and varied other attractions. 

The waterpark has more than 20 tubes and slides and over 70 LEGO® models plus a unique underwater experience with more than 13,000 marine creatures from 11 habitat zones where you can even spot impressive LEGO® figures along the journey!