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From Kuala Lumpur: Crab Island Tour with Seafood Lunch
Escape the city on a unique tour of Crab Island, a must-see fishing village with no cars.
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Tip: Lou Wong at 49 Jalan Yau Tet Shin has served bean sprout chicken since 1957; order the nga choi kai with the rice.
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From Kuala Lumpur: Fireflies Tour and Seafood Dinner
Watch thousands of fireflies light up the night on a 6-hour trip from Kuala Lumpur with a seafood dinner. Enjoy views of a historic fort as you travel to a fishing vil...
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From Kuala Lumpur: Cameron Highlands Tour with Lunch
Escape Kuala Lumpur and explore the Cameron Highlands on a day trip. Visit a tea plantation, explore a strawberry farm, and browse a local market for fresh produce and...
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Melaka (Nyonya food and chicken rice balls) ★ 4.5
Melaka, a coach ride south of Kuala Lumpur, serves chicken rice balls on Jalan Hang Jebat, Nyonya laksa and ayam pongteh, and Kristang devil curry.
TipChung Wah on Jalan Hang Jebat is the chicken rice ball stop; eat early, then walk to Jonker 88 for cendol.
Kajang (satay) ★ 4.2
Kajang, 25 km southeast of Kuala Lumpur on the MRT, is Malaysia's satay town, where Sate Kajang Hj. Samuri and Medan Sate Kajang grill skewers to order.
TipPair the satay with ketupat rice cakes and the peanut sauce; Medan Sate Kajang has street stalls for a later supper.
Sekinchan (seafood and rice fields) ★ 4.1
Sekinchan, 100 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, pairs rice-field views with seafood landed at Bagan fishing village and brown rice cendol at the Paddy Gallery.
TipThe fields are green around March to April and golden around June and December; plan lunch around the seafood.
Klang (bak kut teh) ★ 4.5
Klang, an hour west of Kuala Lumpur by KTM Komuter, is widely held to be the birthplace of bak kut teh, the herbal pork rib soup served in claypots.
TipKlang's bak kut teh shops are spread out, so shortlist a few before you go; the drive takes 45 to 60 minutes.