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Travel Guide for Kuala Lumpur

Daytrips from Kuala Lumpur

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Daytrips from Kuala Lumpur
Get out of town and discover the Malaysia beyond KL. From wildlife encounters to charming historic towns, these day trips are some of our favourites.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor

Spend the day spotting wildlife in the mangrove sanctuary at Kuala Selangor Nature Park. Then, after dark, be enchanted by hundreds of dazzling fireflies.

Melaka
Melaka

This charming city is a UNESCO world heritage site, with a rich trading history and multicultural heritage. Melaka is a rewarding town to explore and is about two hours from Kuala Lumpur.

Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands

Escape the heat and visit a tea plantation in the rolling hills of the Cameron Highlands.

FRIM -Forest Research Institute of Malaysia
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Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife on the nature trails. Then enjoy a bird's-eye-view of the trees by crossing the Canopy Walkway. This unique conservation facility is located 20 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Bukit Fraser
Bukit Fraser

Also known as Fraser's Hill, Bukit Fraser is a colonial hill station with excellent bird-watching and good hiking.

Port Dickson
Port Dickson

Feast on seafood and relax on the stunning beaches of Port Dickson, just 90 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary
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For the past 30 years, Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Center has been translocating elephants which make problems and also disturb the... more »

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Fayette Fox is a writer and freelance commissioning editor for Lonely Planet.

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