6 ‘balik kampung’ road trips every Malaysian should do

After a long drive on the highway, head to Taiping to enjoy the calm and serene green lungs of its Lake Gardens.

Many Malaysians would be familiar with the balik kampung experience: Sitting at the back of the car as a kid, listening to an endless loop of festive songs and asking our parents every hour or so if we were “there yet”.

While arriving safely at our respective hometowns is the end goal, the journey – along the scenic highways (or trunk roads) – can be a rewarding experience too. In fact, the drive doesn’t have to be long and dull with some great Malaysian road trips.