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Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located between Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam. There are many cities and places to visit in Malaysia, but Sepang is one of the most popular ones. Located in the southern part of Selangor state, this township offers many things to do for its visitors. If you plan to visit Sepang, here are some amazing places you should not forget to put on your list.

Travel Tips for Sepang

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Sepang

A guide to Sepang's local transportation

Buses

Trains

Taxis

Rental Cars

The Sepang International Circuit is located next to the airport, so if you are about to go to the circuit straight from the airport, you could use shuttle buses, which are available especially when there’s a race event going on.

Practical Tips for Sepang

Things to prepare and best way to visit

What Is the Weather Like in Sepang?

Malaysia is located in the heart of Southeast Asia, which means you should expect tropical warm weather all year long. There are only two seasons here: the dry season, which usually lasts from around May to September, and the rainy season, which usually starts in October through April. To explore Sepang, it is recommended to go during the dry season. Even though it would be warm, you wouldn’t need to worry about the rain. The dry season would also be perfect because in Sepang, you can hike and even enjoy extreme water sports.

What Are the Best Attractions in Sepang?

Sepang International Circuit If you are a fan of MotoGP or Formula 1, the most popular motorized vehicle race events in the world, then the name Sepang International Circuit must be familiar to you. This circuit is notorious for both racers and fans around the world because of its difficult-to-tame layout. So, if you go to Sepang, make sure you make your time to visit one of the pride landmarks of Malaysia. Avani Extreme Park For adrenaline seekers, Sepang also has something special called Avani Sepang Gold Coast Extreme Park. It is an amazing playground for adventure located in the Malacca Strait. This amazing park is packed with a wide range of extreme activities and sports to satisfy the needs of many outdoor activity enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. The playground park offers so many choices like ATV rides, zip-lining, jet skiing and also parasailing. If those extreme activities are not enough for you, you can still choose other options here such as off-roading, surfing, and even skydiving. Cape Rachado If you are into history, then Sepang also has a special historical place you should visit. It is called Cape Rachado, and sitting on that cape is one of the oldest lighthouses ever built in Malaysia. You can go here, and admire the old and amazing lighthouse, which is 161 years old while enjoying the surrounding view which is beautiful and picturesque, perfect to post on Instagram. After you’ve finished admiring the lighthouse and its view and taking pictures, you can visit another historical landmark nearby: the Cheng Hoong Teng Temple. This temple was built in 1673, making it much older than the Cape Rachado Lighthouse. This temple is not only worth visiting because of its age but also because it serves three religions at once: Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.

What Are the Must-Try Foods in Sepang?

Nasi Lemak South East Asia is the heaven for delicious foods, and Malaysia is no exception. Nasi Lemak is arguably the most popular dish in Malaysia, and when you visit Sepang, you must try it. This dish, which is usually served for breakfast, has a unique taste and aroma, which is the result of the combination of pandan leaves and coconut milk. Nasi Lemak would be a perfect start to your day in Sepang. Char Kway Teow The Chinese influence has been really important in Malaysian culture including the dishes. In Sepang, you should enjoy a Malaysian-Chinese food called Char Kway Teow which is flat rice noodles combined with Chinese sausage, chives, bean sprouts and prawns which are then cooked by the sauté method.

Where Should I Stay in Sepang?

You wouldn’t need to worry about where to stay in Sepang since there are so many choices of hotels here for various classes. You could choose great hotels such as Holiday Inn Sepang, Movenpick Hotel, Sama-Sama Hotel, Tune Hotel or Capsule Transit Airport Hotel KLIA2.

What Is the Best Time to Visit Sepang?

The best time to visit Sepang is during the dry season. During this time, you can hike to Cape Rachado, where you can admire the historical lighthouse and the amazing view of the Malacca Strait. The dry season is also perfect for enjoying the challenging extreme water sports available in Avani Extreme Park. If you are a race enthusiast and want to catch a race in Sepang International Circuit during your stay in Sepang then you must get yourself informed about the racing events that would be held there. Usually, both Motogp and Formula 1 would use Sepang International Circuit in the second half of the year.