5 Weekend getaways in Malaysia you can escape to over New Year's Eve

5 Weekend destinations in Malaysia you can escape to over the New Year’s Eve break

daphne

21 Dec 2017

updated the 23 December 2017 à 18:25

Spending New Year’s at home? Here are a few quick weekend destination ideas perfect for a short getaway!

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Malacca
Malacca, dubbed the heritage and cultural city is known for it's antique shops and night markets. The quaint city has some breathtaking sights such as the 18th century Christ Church, A’Famosa fort, St Paul's church and Nyonya heritage museums. You can also get authentic nyonya cuisines and street foods from the famous Jonker street in Malacca.

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Ipoh
What's the first thing that comes to mind when we mention Ipoh? Their coffee of course! Plan a trip to Ipoh for some delicious coffee and food and chill with the laid back vibes. While you're there, head over to the largest cave temple in Malaysia, the Gua Tempurung, located a few kilometres outside of Ipoh. It will be a total eye opener with the stalagmites, stalactites and the subterranean river underneath.

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Johor Bahru
Just a 40 minute bus ride away from Singapore, Johor Bahru is the perfect place to go for some intense shopping haul and a massive food trail. You can head over to the shopping malls for affordable shopping or go cafe hopping at the hipster street at Jalan Dhoby.

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Genting Highlands
The integrated resort should be number one on your list for a fun-filled family-friendly destination. Nestled near the border of Selangor within an hour's drive from KL, you get to visit strawberry farms, memorial halls, casinos and not forgetting the outdoor theme park offering recreational activities and amusement rides high up the mountain slopes.

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Kuching
A one hour flight away from Singapore, Kuching is a destination for the adventurers. You can go hiking in the rainforests, look for sea turtles in Satang island or hop on the Irrawady dolphin tour.

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Malaysia is certainly not short of quick weekend escapes and getaways. Home to 13 states, it’s large enough to provide endless destination opportunities to nearby islands if you want peace and serenity, or urban spaces like shopping malls and theme parks for a little city fun.

If you’re looking to for a weekend destination to spend the festive break, why not check out our top 5 picks of weekend destinations in Malaysia to spend New Year’s Eve with your family and friends? That’s one great way to kickstart your new year!

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