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1. Bako National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Aquaria KLCC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Hindu Temple

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4. Batu Caves

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5. Boh Tea Plantation and Factory

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6. Bukit Cina

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7. Crystal Mosque

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8. Gunung Mulu National Park

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9. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

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10. Kek Lok Si

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11. Kinabalu Park

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12. Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

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13. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

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14. Kuala Lumpur Tower

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15. Kundasang War Memorial

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16. Langkawi Cable Car

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17. Langkawi Sky Bridge

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18. National Mosque of Malaysia

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19. Niah Caves

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20. Petronas Towers

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21. Putra Mosque

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22. Taman Negara

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23. Dining in the Dark

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24. Tua Pek Kong Temple

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25. Wat Chaiya Mangalaram

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The Southeast Asian country of Malaysia is located just south of Thailand on the Malay Peninsula as well as on part of the island of Borneo. Visitors to Malaysia will find humid green rainforests and jungles full of monkeys, elephants, and tigers, but also sandy beaches where they can relax and swim amidst views of a glittering blue sea.

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