KUALA LUMPUR
KUALA LUMPUR
Petronas Towers
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Kampong Bahru Sunday Market
Petronas Twin Towers
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A compelling metropolis where old-meets-new
Once little more than mud and marsh , KL , as it ’ s fondly known , is a fast-rising city effortlessly blending old-world temples , intricate mosques and a colonial past with space-age towers and mega malls . Delightfully compact , it is best explored on foot or via the extensive and excellent public transport network . KL ’ s historic core centres around Merdeka Square ( Independence Square ), which marks the place where the Malaysian flag was first hoisted after independence from British rule in 1957 . It is ringed by handsome colonialera buildings , including the Royal Selangor Club and Sultan Abdul Samad Building while to the west of the square , is the picturesque Perdana Botanical Garden , an ideal spot for some respite away from the hustle and bustle . Other notable buildings include the imposing Old Railway Station and the highly revered Jamek Mosque with its soaring minarets and onion-shaped domes . KL ’ s so-called Golden Triangle comprises Bukit Bintang , Kuala Lumpur City Centre ( KLCC ) and Chinatown . It ’ s in modern KLCC where you can ’ t help but notice the iconic Petronas Twin Towers which soar 88 storeys . Get a bird ’ s eye view of the city from 41st and 42nd floors of the Sky Bridge linking the two towers or , for ultimate city vistas with the Petronas Twin Towers , hotfoot it to the higher observation deck of the Menara KL Tower . Swanky Bukit Bintang is chock-a-block with shopping malls , boutiques , trendy cafés , restaurants and nightspots . There ’ s more high end fashion in the KLCC or at Berjaya Times Square , while Petaling Street in colourful Chinatown is a bargain-hunter ’ s paradise , particularly at the lively night market . Food is without a doubt a highlight of any visit to KL , with so many opportunities to feast on diverse local and international cuisine . Expect everything from award-winning gourmet restaurants with global menus , to chic bistros and traditional street stalls that tempt with a choice of inexpensive dishes . Top off your KL stay with a drink at a rooftop bar and absorb the view of illuminated minarets and skyscrapers as they loom over the glowing city .
Getting there : Non-stop flights from the UK to Kuala Lumpur take about 13 hours .
Best time to go : Kuala Lumpur has a tropical climate with consistently high temperatures in the 30s , making it a year-round destination . The wettest weather is usually February to May and September to December when sudden thunderstorms or downpours may occur .
Perdana Botanical Garden
Sultan Abdul Royal Selangor Club Samad Building
Merdeka Square Jamek Mosque Menara KL Tower
Central Market 2
Chinatown ( night market )
5 Klang Bus Station
Stadium Negara National Old Railway Station Art Gallery
UNMISSABLE KUALA LUMPUR EXPERIENCES
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Perdana Botanical Garden
KL CITY TOUR from £ 25
A must-do for first time visitors , highlights of this half day tour include photo stops at the Petronas Twin Towers , King ’ s Palace and National Mosque , plus visits to the National Monument , National Museum ( excl entrance fee ), Sultan Abdul Samad Building and the Tudor-styled Cricket Club .
BATU CAVES & ROYAL SELANGOR PEWTER from £ 25
Begin this half day tour at the Royal Selangor Pewter factory before stopping briefly at a Batik factory . Continue to the spectacular limestone Batu Caves where you ’ re greeted by a huge Hindu statue and climb the 272 steps to the main cave temple . At the top enjoy magnificent views too .
PETALING STREET HERITAGE FOOD WALK from £ 59
Petaling Street ( Chinatown ) is the place to go to experience and embrace food enriched with deep tradition . Admire the heritage buildings , find delicious street food hidden in the nooks and down obscure alleys , and discover bargains galore .
MALAYSIAN HOME COOKING from £ 79
Visit a local wet market for a typical Malaysian breakfast then mingle with the locals as you explore . Later , transfer to Kampong for a cooking class learning authentic techniques before you enjoy the dishes you created for lunch on the outdoor terrace of this traditional wooden house .
FORGOTTEN TRAILS OF KL CITY from £ 89
Start this five hour tour at a typical Malay village “ Kampung Baru ” where small houses have the Petronas Twin Towers as a backdrop . Stop at food stalls and try some local sweets or cakes , before venturing into Chow Kit Market and then discover Little India , the beautiful Masjid Jamek Mosque and onwards to Chinatown where you visit a traditional Tea House .
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