Explore 5 Crazy Rich Asians Filming Locations in Malaysia

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Explore 5 Crazy Rich Asians Filming Locations in Malaysia

Released in August, Crazy Rich Asians has grossed over USD137 million worldwide. Though the main action is set in Singapore, some of the scenes were filmed in Malaysia. Put these filming locations onto your Malaysian travel itinerary to give it a Holliwood twist.

  1. Carcosa Seri Negara
    Featured as the ancestral estate of Eleanor Young in Singapore.
    Located close to the Perdana Botanical Gardens. It used to be the first luxury hotel in the country but is currently in the process of transformation into the Asian Heritage Museum.

    2. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
    Featured in the iconic courtyard mahjong scene between Eleanor Young and Rachel Chu.
    It is located in Penang and is known as the Blue Mansion. In 2004, it was given the UNESCO Heritage 2000 Award in recognition of the conservation efforts undertaken.

    3. Langkawi Island
    The Rawa Island where Colin Khoo had his bachelor party.
    Beautiful scenery, karsts, beaches, waterfalls – any other reasons for visiting Langkawi?

    4. Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
    It was the place of Araminta Lee's bachelorette party.
    It is a truly luxurious getaway with white sandy beached and stylish bungalows tucked away amid lush rainforest. Simply amazing!

    5. Astor Bar, St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
    The jewellery boutique Astrid Teo visited.
    The quintessence of the old-world charm and chic, Astor Bar is where you go for champagne, spirits and fine vintage wines in an equisite atmosphere of colonial luxury.

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