Batu Caves

Located 13 km north of KL, this popular Hindu temple draws hundreds of thousands of visitor during Thaipusam. It consists of three grand caves: the Dark Cave, the Musuem Cave and Temple Cave. Dark Cave contains brilliant rock formation, the Museum Cave at the foothills has interesting display of Indian mythology and to reach the main Temple Cave, one has to climb 272 steps.

Bintang Walk

The Bintang Walk, Kuala Lumpur is one of the most famous shopping centers in Malaysia. Equally crowded by tourists and denizens this shopping center, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur has become a haven for the tourists. This shopping destination is always crowded. Bintang Walk is a colorful and vibrant row of street-side cafes, restaurants and pubs. The Bintang Walk, Kuala Lumpur stretches from Lot 10 Shopping Centre to the JW Marriott Hotel. At night this place is worth visiting. You will be spellbound to see the colorful and dazzling array of lights I his area. Infact this area regenerates with a new life and energy at night. You will find live performance of jazz music.

Butterfly Park

Enjoy a glimpse of more than 6,000 butterflies of over 120 species at this unique park. The park is an imitation of the butterfly's natural habitat. It includes more than 15,000 plants from 100 species that have been used to recreate a Malaysian rainforest atmosphere. There is a nursery and breeding area for the butterflies. Facilities include an informative insect museum. *Opens 9am to 6pm daily.

Bukit Nanas Forest Recreational Park
Bukit Nanas near Kuala Lumpur Tower is one of the oldest permanent forest reserve in the country. It was gazetted in 1906 and was formerly known as Bucket Weld Forest Reserve. It covers an area of approximately 11 hectares and is the only remaining tropical rainforest in the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur. It celebrated its Centennial Anniversary in year 2006.

If you are planning to visit KL Tower, you may want to consider spending an hour or so walking through the nature trails that are well maintained here. The entrance to the park is just beside the entrance to KL Tower. A complimentary nature walk is provided for those who are visiting the Observation Deck at KL Tower. All you need to do is just show your ticket at the Forest Trail Gate for a guided tour of the forest. As the weather can be humid and hot, remember to bring along a bottle of water to quench your thirst.

Central Market
Located along Jalan Hang Kasturi, a few minutes away from Petaling Street, Central Market which was built in 1888 was originally a wet market. It has since been classified as a Heritage Site by the Malaysian Heritage Society and it is now a landmark for Malaysian culture and heritage. Central Market is in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and strategically located with public transportation links to all major destinations and hotels while the KL Sentral railway station is only 1 km away. The KL Sentral railway station provides fast and convenient connections to most parts of Kuala Lumpur as well as to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Malaysia is well known for her multi-racial culture where people of different races live in peace and perfect harmony. Central Market has created a corner to display multi ethnicity and zoned the stalls based on the features of each race. The new zone therefore would consist of 3 lanes: namely the Lorong Melayu, Straits Chinese and Lorong India. The purpose of this new zone is to let the visitors have an insight of the cultural difference of the various races in Malaysia.
*Opens 10am to 10pm daily.

Chinatown / Petaling Street
Petaling Street is the center of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown. It's the place that never sleeps. Adventurous visitors should not miss a walk on Petaling Street. Even in daytime you have great bargains. Petaling Street is not open for the traffic. It is a great place for locals to get some goods at bargain prices and certainly an eye-opening experience for tourists. Chinatown has a bustling market serving as a bargain hunter's paradise and one of the premier shopping areas in the city with its distinctly oriental atmosphere. If you're looking for cheap clothes, fabrics, souvenirs, electronic items, watches, DVDs, CDs and more? Then Petaling Street is the place for you. It is easy getting to Petaling Street. Take a taxi, but also numerous bus companies service the area. To get the best atmosphere you must go at night!

Heritage Centre
Showcases Malaysia's architectural heritage, the Centre also conducts 2 guided tours a day (11am & 3pm) of the Rumah Penghulu or Village Head's abode which has been furnished to reflect a house in early thirties. Badan Warisan Malaysia has played a distinctive role in the promotion of the preservation and conservation of Malaysia’s built heritage since their formation in 1983 as a Non-Government Organization, concerned with the conservation and preservation of Malaysia’s built heritage. They are a voluntary organization with charity status i.e. tax exemption.

 

Istana Negara
This is the official residence of the King and Queen of Malaysia. Built by local millionaire, Chan Wing in 1928, as his official residence it was later used by the Japanese as their offices during the Japanese occupation in Malaya (1942-1945). Later, after the war ended, the Selangor State Government bought and renovated the mansion and used it King of Selangor's official residence. On the achievement of the country's Independence from the British in 1957, the newly elected Federal Government transformed the stately mansion into a residence fit for the King (the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong). Today, visitors flock to the National Palace gates to see the daily changing of the guards. So, don't forget to bring a camera along to capture this changing of the guards event.

Little India
Jalan Masjid India is a road in Kuala Lumpur. The road is named after the famous mosque, Masjid India, which means, Indian Mosque. A large number of tourists come here to visit the eye catching structure of Masjid India. However, majority of the tourists are attracted towards the shopping center and the restaurants located across this street. The Jalan Masjid India is a hub of restaurants which service a variety of cuisine. In most of the restaurants, visitors can try some lip smacking Malay, Mogul and Indian dishes. The food lovers will be happy to savor this wide variety of delicacies. There are hundreds of shops which sell an array of products brought from different parts of the world.

Jamek Mosque
Masjid Jamek of Kuala Lumpur is located at the confluence where the Gombak river flows into the Klang river. With its coconut palms and curved steps leading to the water's edge, it is a picture of peace and tranquility set against the background of a busy and modern KL. This oldest surviving mosque in the city was officially opened on 23 December, 1909 by Sultan Sir Alauddin Sulaiman Shah (then Sultan of Selangor). The mosque was constructed on the 'Malay Burial Ground' - the first Malay cemetery in KL. Before its construction, the remains of the buried had to be exhumed, cleansed and later was transferred to the Gombak Muslim cemetery after a prayer session.
*Opens 8am to 1.30pm , 2.30pm to 6pm daily.

Merdeka Square
Facing the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square, an immaculately-tufted 8.2 hectare area of historical interest. A 100 meter-high flagpole rising from Merdeka Square is the tallest in the world, and marks the spot where the Malayan Flag was hoisted on August 31, 1957 signifying the independence of the country from British rule. You may able to see the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysian Police bands take turns to perform at the square every third Saturday of the month from 5pm to 6pm.

 

Museum Orang Asli
You can explore and learn abour Orang Asli’s history, their ancient customs and traditions and their social and economic development at the Muzium Orang Asli Gombak, located about 24km away from Batu Caves. The Orang Asli are the aboriginal people of Peninsular Malaysia, with an estimated population of over 60,000. They still lead a simple yet fascinating lifestyle. Muzium Orang Asli Gombak is managed by the Orang Asli Affairs Department. The Orang Asli museum is the perfect place for you to learn the lifestyle of the tribes such as their dwellings, personal adornments, arts, costumes, musical instruments, hunting and agricultural tools, animal traps and traditional medicine.
*Opens 9am to 5pm daily.

National Library

Malaysia's premier library which is also popularly known as Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia is located at Jalan Tun Razak. If you are visiting Istana Budaya and the National Art Gallery which are also located along Jalan Tun Razak and are within walking distance of each other, drop by this library and get some information about this place. You will appreciate the architecture of this building, so do remember to bring along your camera for a shot or two. The design of the National Library is unique in that it is designed based on a traditional Malay headgear known in the Malay Language as the "tengkolok". The roofs of the building resembles this headgear. The traditional songket design is also embedded on the roofs of the building, a pride and part of the Malaysian culture. Address: 232, Jalan Tun Razak, 50572 Kuala Lumpur. *Monday: 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday - Thursday:10am to 6pm, Friday: 10am to 8pm *Saturday: 9am to 8pm, Sunday: 10am to 5pm.

National Mosque

The unique modern design of the mosque embodies contemporary designs, together with traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. The main dome with its 18-point star, represents the 13 states in Malaysia unified by the FivePillars of Islam. Visitors must to dress conservatively and remove their shoes before entering the mosque. *Opens 9am to 12pm , 3pm to 4pm , 5.30pm to 6.30pm daily.

National Museum

The National Museum is located within walking distance from KL Sentral. If you are in Lake Garden, you will be able to see the museum as it has a distinctive Minangkabau-styled roof. Walking from Lake Garden will take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the museum. The museum contains vast artifacts and exhibits that trace the history of the nation of Malaysia. This building was officially opened in August 31, 1963 by His Majesty the Third Yang diPertuan Agong of Malaysia. It has a Minangkabau-styled roof and two front murals. The murals of Italian glass mosaic highlights the significant events and crafts of Malaysia. There are 4 main galleries namely Culture, Faces of Malaysia, Natural History and Weaponry, Traditional Musical Instruments and Ceramics. Address: Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur. *Opens 9am to 6pm daily.

National Zoo

The National Zoo located thirteen kilometers north-east of Kuala Lumpur. Laid out around a central lake the zoo houses a collection of Fauna and Flora native to Malaysia as well as from other parts of the globe. The National Zoo houses hundreds of different species of animals, birds and reptiles. The aquarium has an extensive collection of marine and fresh-water life. Within the extensive grounds is an area for sea lions where visitors can see them being most active during feeding time. Address: Ulu Kelang, Ampang, 68000 Selangor. *Opens 9am to 5pm daily.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

This historical landmark and heritage building is well known for its Moghul architecture dating back to 1897. Originally the offices of the Colonial Secretariat, today it houses the Supreme Courts. The 40 metres high clock tower is a popular gathering point for New Year and National Day countdown celebrations and parades.

Thean Hou Temple

Located on top of Robson Hill off Jalan Syed Putra, the Thean Hou Temple is one of the largest Chinese temples in South-East Asia. The decorative beams, spectacular roofs, domed ceiling, calligraphic couplets, murals and elaborate embellishments reflect the features of Chinese architectural beauty in Malaysia. Managed by the Selangor and Federal Territory Hainan Association, the temple belongs to the Chinese community in the country and public donations have enabled the famous tourist destination to develop by leaps and bounds.  *Opens 9am to 9pm daily.