If you’re in Kuala Lumpur for a week or more, you can indulge in a day trip or two to see some of the nearby attractions situated in neighbouring territories.

Neighbouring Selangor is where most day-trippers from Kuala Lumpur head to – while Selangor is largely an industrial state, there are more than a few points of interest to tempt the traveller to Malaysia.

Here are the main places that we recommend a day trip from Kuala Lumpur to:

Batu Caves – If you’re in Kuala Lumpur for a few days, it’s a good idea to check out the impressive Batu Caves.

Orang Asli Museum – An excellent museum that features many displays on the history, culture and customs of the Malay people through time.

Genting Highlands – Set amidst a thick rainforest, this awesome construction has an inbuilt theme park, casino’s and night shows that Las Vegas would be proud of. It only comes alive at night though, so you may need to consider a night stop if you’re visiting from Kuala Lumpur.

Sunway Lagoon – An outstanding theme park, and a particular favourite with kids, Sunway lagoon has plenty of rides (many of them water based), a zoo, a mock pyramid and an in-built hotel. Excellent for a day trip from Kuala Lumpur, though you will need to make an early start.

Taman Alam Kuala Selangor Nature Park – This impressive nature reserve has lakes, mangroves and a lot of wildlife to view.

Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve – Situated in the state of Perak, the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve is another superb trip for nature lovers to make. You can take a Mangrove walk and see some fascinating wildlife including hundreds of bird species, otters and even lizards.

Many holiday makers to Kuala Lumpur go on to visit some of the splendid beach islands such as Langkawi – if you do intend to go on, you may find that there are island hopping trips available from these islands that will give you a nice flavour of traditional Malay life as well as exposure to some spectacular wildlife & nature experiences. With that in mind, you may wish to consider a day trip from Kuala Lumpur only if you’re not going on to visit one of these paradise islands.