What To Do In Kuala Lumpur: 9 Unmissable Attractions

Searching for what to do in Kuala Lumpur? In this post, you will find 9 places you should visit while visiting the capital of Malaysia.

Also, you can’t miss our post about how to get around the city. It’s full of tips about public transportation and how to get from the airport to the city center.

KLCC Park

KLCC is the acronym for Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Fully planned, this area is home to several attractions in its surroundings. For example the KLCC Park, the KLCC Aquarium, the PETRONAS towers, and Shopping Suria.

Petrona Twin Towers

The Petronas Twin Towers are the headquarters of the national oil company. These buildings were, from 1998 until 2004, the tallest ones in the world. The towers are 452 meters high, with a total of 88 floors. To access them, you need to go to the Concourse Level, in the basement of the tower. Escalators take you to the ticket office inside the basement.

Check out more tips on how to visit the Petronas here.

Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur

Built-in 1880, Kuala Lumpur’s Heritage Park is the city’s oldest park. Located in an area of about 100 hectares, the park houses several attractions within its area. Including the National Mosque, the National Monument, the Museum of Islamic Art, and Kuala Lumpur’s Bird Park, an aviary with more than 3,000 birds.

Chinatown

Be sure to visit Petaling Street, inside the Kuala Lumpur Chinatown area. In addition to the bazaar that takes place on this street, it’s also worth checking the various Taoist temples in the area. Some of the most famous are the Sze Ya Temple, the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, and the Guan Ti Temple.

Merdeka Square

Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square is a very central area in Kuala Lumpur. In this square, there are several government buildings, as well as two important mosques in the city. Also, the Central Market is very close to Merdeka Square, as well as Chinatown.

Kuala Lumpur Tower

Kuala Lumpur Tower, also known as KL Tower, is a 421-meter-tall telecommunication tower. This is currently the 7th tallest tower in the world. You can visit it, take pictures on the glass floor, walk on the edge of the tower or go to the restaurant at the top of the building.

Batu Caves

This is one of the most iconic spots (if not the main one) in the entire Malaysia. But, despite being listed as a must-go in Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves are actually located in Gombak, in the state of Selangor. The temple has several caves with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.

Right at the entrance you will see, standing 42.7 meters tall, the massive golden statue of Lord Murugan. It stands at the foot of the colorful stairs that take visitors to the main cave. Catch a breath because to reach the top you will have to climb 272 steps.

Want to know how to use public transportation until the Batu Caves? Check out these tips.

Bukit Bintang

This is a great place to shop in Malaysia’s capital. The crossing of roads Bukit Bintang and Sultan Ismail is often compared to Times Square in NY. There are several malls in the area, as well as hotels, restaurants, and street markets. The highlight is the two surrounding streets, which have a large concentration of bars (Changkat Bukit Bintang) and street food (Jalan Alor).

Theon Hou

Theon Hou is situated on a hill. In addition to the incredible view of Kuala Lumpur, this temple is worth visiting as it’s one of the largest Chinese temples in Southeast Asia. Theon Hou has six levels and is a syncretic mix of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

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