The capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is a diverse area that includes Tamil, Chinese, Malay, and indigenous inhabitants. There are a huge variety of attractions for visitors to choose from. Temples and mosques to reflect the diversity of the city, spectacular futuristic towers and Skyscrapers, local markets and street food, and just about anything else you can imagine.
How to get to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is a major hub for flights between Europe, Asia and Australia. Malaysia airlines offers an extensive network of domestic and international direct flights. Flight times from London – 12 hours 30 minutes, from New York – 21 hours, including stopover.
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur is diverse and efficient, offering an extensive network of buses, light rail commuter trains, and metered taxis. The KLIA Ekspres train is one of the most convenient ways to travel between Kuala Lumpur city centre and its two major airports.
Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur
What area to choose depends mainly on what you want to get out of your trip.
For modern nightlife, shopping malls, cinemas, consider staying in the Bukit Bintang area;
If Kuala Lumpur’s finest hotels, upscale shopping, and sophisticated dining are what you are looking for, the KLCC area is where you want to be;
The Chinatown / Merdeka Square area is known to have the most budget accommodations.
What to do & see
• Visit the Petronas Towers – one of the most iconic sights in the world, considering the fact that there are two of them, they are the tallest twin towers in the world.
The towers feature postmodern architecture and style. Visitors can admire the breathtaking views that stretch across the city of Kuala Lumpur.
• Take in the history at Sri Mahamariamman Temple. Famous for being the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur having been built in the nineteenth century.
• Make some shopping at Central Market, also known as Pasar Seni. It is a firm location on the tourist map and was developed from a former wet market selling fruit, vegetables, and meat.
• Go climbing in the Batu Caves. Located outside of Kuala Lumpur in the suburb of Selangor. Visitors can marvel at the limestone cliffs and carved cave temples.
The caves and temples are Hindu shrines and considered an important place of pilgrimage for the many Tamil residents of Malaysia.
• Explore a Buddhist Temple at Thean Hou Temple.
The Temple is something of an iconic landmark in the city. Its original six tier design makes it instantly recognizable.
The inside of the temple features Confucian, Tao, Buddhist decorative pieces and has traditional red pillars.
Admire beautiful city lights at night.
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