62 guides
Kuala Lumpur
Plan 20 things to do in Kuala Lumpur by area, with hours, RM prices, rail links and 1-3 day itineraries for first-timers.
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Guides to the cities, islands and temple towns of Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia and Laos: what to do, where to stay, when to go and how to get there, with sources you can check.
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16 destinationsCities, islands and temple towns in 4 countries
544 guidesWhere to stay, when to go, how many days and getting there
40 attraction pagesOpening hours and tickets, in 9 city hubs
23 route & itinerary guidesGetting between places, two-stop trips and comparisons
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16 places in 4 countries, one guide at a time
Open a place for its things-to-do guide, or go straight to where to stay, the best time to go, how many days to give it and how to get there.
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, George Town on Penang and Malacca, the island of Langkawi, the Cameron Highlands, and Kota Kinabalu and Kuching on Borneo9 destinations · 346 guides
49 guides
Penang
Plan the best things to do in Penang: George Town heritage, street food, Penang Hill and beaches, with transport tips and trade-offs.
40 guides
Langkawi
Plan Langkawi with 15 things to do, from Pantai Cenang and the Sky Bridge to island hopping, mangroves and sunset cruises, grouped by area.
38 guides
Malacca
Plan Malacca with 13 sights grouped by area, weekend night-market timing, ringgit ticket prices and clear verdicts on what to skip.
37 guides
Kota Kinabalu
Six best things to do in Kota Kinabalu: Signal Hill, the City Mosque, Mari Mari, island hopping and Tanjung Aru, with fees, hours and a plan.
32 guides
Johor Bahru
Eight best things to do in Johor Bahru: Old Town temples, malls, Bazar Karat, Legoland and fireflies, with day plans and the Singapore border crossing.
31 guides
Ipoh
Plan Ipoh: Old Town lanes, murals, cave temples and food, with RM prices, transport tips and 1–2 day routes.
31 guides
Kuching
Plan Kuching with 11 best sights: Waterfront, Main Bazaar, Fort Margherita, Bako and Semenggoh, plus rainy-day swaps and a 1-3 day plan.
26 guides
Cameron Highlands
Nine things to do in Cameron Highlands, from BOH tea tours and Mossy Forest to night markets, with costs, a 2-day plan and rain backups.
The Philippines
Manila from Intramuros to Binondo, and Cebu City with Mactan Island2 destinations · 72 guides
Cambodia
Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor, and the Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng in Phnom Penh2 destinations · 27 guides
17 guides
Siem Reap
Plan your Siem Reap trip: 20 things to do, from Angkor temples and floating villages to markets and Phare Circus, with day-by-day trade-offs.
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10 guides
Phnom Penh
Seven things to do in Phnom Penh, from the Royal Palace to Tuol Sleng. Picks by area, what to skip, how long to allow and how to get around.
Laos
Luang Prabang's temples and night market, the capital Vientiane and Vang Vieng on the Nam Song river3 destinations · 99 guides
40 guides
Luang Prabang
Plan Luang Prabang with 13 best picks: dawn alms, temples, Kuang Si, Mekong sunsets and the night market. Includes kip costs, hours and a 3-day route.
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32 guides
Vientiane
Eight things to do in Vientiane, grouped by area, with time, hours and getting-around tips for temples, COPE, Talat Sao and Buddha Park.
27 guides
Vang Vieng
Plan the best things to do in Vang Vieng: tubing, kayaking, balloon and paramotor flights, buggy tours, west-bank walks and nights on the Nam Song.
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Linking the places together
How to get from one place to the next, two-stop itineraries and side-by-side comparisons when you can only pick one.
Getting between places · 12 routes
Two-stop itineraries
ATTRACTIONS WITH THEIR OWN PAGE
40 temples, palaces, museums and landmarks, one page each
Opening hours, tickets, what to wear and how to get there, for single sights in 9 cities.
MalaccaStadthuys MalaccaTickets, Opening Hours & Museums (2026)
ManilaFort Santiago, ManilaHours, ₱75 Tickets & Dungeons (2026)
Siem ReapAngkor WatAngkor Pass Prices, Opening Hours & Rules (2026)
Luang PrabangWat Xieng ThongHours, Entrance Fee & Visitor Guide (2026)
Kuala LumpurPetronas Twin TowersTickets, Opening Hours & Skybridge (2026)
CebuBasilica del Santo Niño, CebuHours, Mass Times & Entry (2026)
Phnom PenhTuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)Hours, Tickets & Entry (2026)
VientianePha That LuangHours, 30,000 Kip Entry & 2026 FestivalBROWSE BY TOPIC
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Each topic gathers its guides from every place on the site, so you can compare hotels, food or seasons across countries.
132 guides
Things to do
Each place's full list of sights and experiences, with time, cost and how to get there.
- 20 Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur by Area and Time
- 14 Best Things to Do in Manila
- 15 Best Things to Do in Penang
13 guides
Temples & heritage
Angkor's temples and George Town's heritage streets: passes, hours, dress rules and the order to see them in.
All temples & heritage guides16 guides
Beaches & islands
Beaches and island-hopping boats in Langkawi and off Kota Kinabalu: tour routes, fees and the months the sea is calm.
All beaches & islands guides73 guides
Food & markets
The dishes, hawker centers, night markets and food streets, with typical prices.
- 8 Kuala Lumpur Street Food Dishes and Where to Eat Them
- 8 Best Restaurants in Manila by Area and Budget
- 7 Malacca Food Dishes to Try and Where to Eat Them
15 guides
Nightlife
Rooftop bars, night markets, bar streets and how to get home.
All nightlife guides80 guides
Where to stay
Which area to book, who each area suits, and the hotel types and price bands you will find there.
All where to stay guides57 guides
Getting around
Flights, ferries, buses, trains and Grab: routes, journey times, fares and where to book each leg.
All getting around guides65 guides
When to go
The monsoons on each coast, typhoon months in the Philippines, the dry season on the Mekong and dated festivals.
All when to go guides93 guides
Trip planning
How long to spend in each place, day-by-day plans, practical tips and comparisons between places.
- How Many Days in Kuala Lumpur? 5 Trip Lengths Compared
- 4 Options for How Many Days in Manila
- How Many Days in Luang Prabang? 5 Trip Lengths Compared
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