Beautiful Places in Malaysia Even Locals Don't Know About

Malaysia is filled with beautiful spots and attractions even its locals don't know about or haven't even visited yet. Their beauty is sure to be well-preserved, so why don’t you visit these beautiful places in Malaysia locals don't even know about?

Malihom

Location: Kiri N/T 168, Bukit Penara, Mukim 6 Balik Pulau, 11000 Penang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Check-in time is 2pm, and check-out is 12 noon

Located in the Southern part of Penang, it's a peaceful forest wonderland visitors can visit. It has scenic swimming pools and wonderful tropical forests.

Tanah Aina Farrah Soraya

Location: 8, 27600 Raub, Pahang, Malaysia

Opening Hours: Check-in and check-out is 12 PM noon

Tanah Aina Farrah Soraya is a beautiful resort an hour's drive away from Kuala Lumpur. It's a green landscape where visitors can do trekking, flying fox, organic farming and even learning how to cook. It's set right next to a gorgeous overflowing river.

Sipadan Islands (Sabah)

Location: East coast of Sabah, Malaysia 

Sipadan Islands in Sabah is the perfect place for diving. It's the only ocean-island in Malaysia, which is why it's completely unique and hidden. You can also visit the surrounding islands like Mabul and/or Kapalai.

Gem Island (Terengganu)

Location: Lot 2804, Pulia Gemia, Mukim, 21600 Gemia Island, Terengganu, Malaysia

Opening Hours: Open 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Gem Island is a privately-owned island cut off from the rest of Malaysia. It also has a tiny resort that self-sustaining, generating its own power and water with eco-friendly methods.

Pantai Cahaya Bulan (Kelantan)

Location: Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia

Pantai Cahaya Bulan is located in the more traditional parts of Malaysia. Here, you can find simply Malay culture like fried seafood and kite-flying. The trip to this area will show much more of the village-type side of the country. A place where locals can live freely and simply. Still, do be careful of the waves since they can get quite high sometimes.

Dusuntara

Location: 48200 Batang Kali, Selangor, Malaysia

If you're going to Genting Highlands, you'll pass by Dusuntara on the way there. This hidden place is a resort placed in the heart of a lush green valley where people can relax. You can also do pond fishing here.

The Shorea

Location: Village Kolam Air, Mukim Pantai, Jalan Jelebu, 71770 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

The Shorea combines both the beauties of modern living with nature. It’s a resort hotel located in the Berembun Forest Reserve, offering its visitors a chance of relaxing with your loved ones with massage and tours in the countryside.

Interested? Read more about travelling in Malaysia.