Places akiraa1 Wants to Go

Malaysia's first interactive museum.

Local history holds that a young woman, killed for a crime she did not commit, cursed this island.

A mausoleum dedicated to a warrior felled by misplaced loyalty and tragic circumstances.

The largest Chinese cemetery in the world outside of China dates back to the 15th century.

This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.

The Seven Story Pagoda of Sibu.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

A sprawling tropical paradise offers a taste of fruits from around the world.

On the outskirts of Ipoh, this sprawling temple complex is home to one of the world's tallest pagodas.

Four distinctly unique gardens commemorate the POWs who lost their lives during the Sandakan Death Marches of 1945.

Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.

This museum explores iconic buildings and the cultural heritage of Malaysia in miniature form.

An interactive back-alley mural project remembers the golden age of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown.

The remains of this RAF plane and its crew were lost for decades, nearly engulfed by the Malaysian jungle.

The oldest museum in Borneo is a cornucopia of rare taxidermy and human skulls.

The oldest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Asia is a monument to a disappearing community.

The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

Island, once a pirate hideout, now home to an abandoned resort.

These rat eating Giant Malaysian Pitcher Plants may have evolved to eat shrew poop.

An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.

After being bombed and largely abandoned, this former railway workshop has been transformed into a lively market space.

Next to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office stands this rose-colored mosque.

A lush terraced garden full of thousands of colorful roses and mystical art.