Discover everything you need to know about travel, shopping, upcoming events, and more in Malaysia.
Discover everything you need to know about travel, shopping, upcoming events, and more in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur is the heart of Malaysia. It’s a city with an enormous history and culture. It is the capital of Malaysia and is constantly developing. Moreover, there is so much to see and so much to do in this rich city. In this article, we have assembled a list of 7 different must-visit attractions in Kuala Lumpur.
Zoo Negara boasts of the most extensive collection of animals in the country. This is a place full of fun and families love to visit it every now and then. What makes this place more special is a series of Asian rainforest wildlife which is very rare in this continent. The zoo also serves as a center for foreign relations, like for example, recently it became home to two giant pandas from China as a mark of 40 years of goodwill between the countries. You must surely check out this place with your family if you ever visit Kuala Lumpur.
Location: Jalan Ulu Kelang, Kemensah Heights, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
These are prominent limestone caves that hold three large and various other small temples in them. Some of these caves date back to over 400 million years and are a sight to behold. That’s exactly why it is among the most visited places of Kuala Lumpur. Cathedral Cave, Art Gallery Cave, and Museum cave are the three most paramount caves and are home to several Hindu shrines and depictions of Hindu Mythology. These caves are of great importance to the Hindu community in Kuala Lumpur. It lits up towards the end of January during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, so don’t miss out on that if you ever visit Kuala Lumpur during that time.
Location: Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
This is one place that appeals to both kids and adults. If you want a dose of fun and thrill, this should be your go-to place during your visit to Kuala Lumpur, even if the visit is for a short time. It is home to thrilling rides and if you are an adventure lover you must visit Sunway Lagoon. It is a mammoth theme park divided into various sections: Water Park, Adventure Park, Nickelodeon Park, Scream Park, and many more. It is considered to be one of the most massive theme parks in the world. Do try the African Pythons Ride and Waterplexx 5D if you ever visit Sunway Lagoon.
Location: 3, Jalan PJS 11/20, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
These mammoth towers are the world’s tallest twin structures, the 88-storey buildings are joined at the 41st and 42nd floors (175m above street level) by a 58 meter-long, double-decker Sky Bridge. Based in the KL city centre, the Petronas Twins Towers are a sight to behold with its Islamic-inspired architecture. At the feet of it is the Suria KLCC mall which is home to some exhilarating galleries and the first concert hall of Malaysia.
Location: Concourse Level, Lower Ground, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
If you are a ‘foodie’, then Jalan Alor is a must for you. Hawker food doesn’t get any better than this. Air-conditioned restaurants, food hawkers, street-side food carts, you just name it. Just a sniff of the irresistible aroma coming out of this place will be impossible for you to ignore and you will definitely be drawn towards Jalan Alor. It offers different cuisines of the very tasty and popular Malaysian food. It is one of the best places to visit in Kuala Lumpur and you should not miss it, especially if you are a food lover.
Location: Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
If you are interested in learning about the history of this rich country, Mizium Negara is the place which you should go to. Enlighten yourself about the Neolithic era to World War 2 era and regarding how this part of the world developed to be what it is today and how and how it rose from its ancient kingdoms.
Location: Jabatan Muzium Malaysia, Jalan Damansara, Tasik Perdana, 50566 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
If you want a rare combination of a theme park and shopping mall then you must go to Beraja Times Square. It is the largest indoor theme park in the country and consists of various rides and activities. It is also quite popular for food and shopping at a cheap price.
Location: Berjaya Times Square, No1, Jalan Imbi, Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
