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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia
Malaysian World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Malaysia map · historical landmarks in Malaysia
Malaysia has 6 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 4 cultural and 2 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 2000 and 2025. This map of UNESCO sites in Malaysia covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Malaysian World Heritage Sites range from Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley onwards; Gunung Mulu National Park was the country's first inscription, added in 2000; Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor is the most recent, listed in 2025.
Start with Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley, Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor and Gunung Mulu National Park, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 6
- Cultural
- 4
- Natural
- 2
- First inscribed
- 2000
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- IPHIpoh1 site
- SZBSubang1 site
- MZVMulu1 site
- BKIKota Kinabalu1 site
- MKZMalacca1 site
- MYYMiri1 site
Keep exploring
All 6 sites in Malaysia
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong ValleyArchaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2012 | Cultural | Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park SelangorForest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2025 | Cultural | Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Gunung Mulu National ParkGunung Mulu National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2000 | Natural | Gunung Mulu National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Kinabalu ParkKinabalu Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2000 | Natural | Kinabalu Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of MalaccaMelaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2008 | Cultural | Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves ComplexThe Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2024 | Cultural | The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Malaysia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Malaysia?
- Malaysia has 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 4 cultural and 2 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Malaysia?
- Gunung Mulu National Park was inscribed in 2000. Gunung Mulu National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Malaysia?
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor, inscribed in 2025. Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Which sites in Malaysia are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 2 of the 6 listings are natural: Gunung Mulu National Park and Kinabalu Park.
- Which UNESCO sites in Malaysia are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Malaysia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Malaysia?
- The 6 UNESCO-listed sites above are Malaysia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Gunung Mulu National Park (2000). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Malaysian World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 6 Malaysian UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.