KUALA

LUMPUR
Buzzing and rapidly changing, KL is the capital
city of multi-cultural Malaysia. Marvel at its
modern skyscrapers one minute, and fascinating
history and traditions the next.

ART, CULTURE & HERITAGE

KLCC
Kuala Lumpurs eponymous city centre icon is a must-visit for all visitors to Kuala Lumpur. At the
base of Petronas Twin Towers is the Suria KLCC mall, which houses Petrosains, Petronas Galeri and
Dewan Filharmonik Petronas. Outside, the 20-hectare KLCC Park cradles a mosque, musical symphony
fountains, and a playground ringed by a jogging path. The adjacent Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre,
home of Aquaria KLCC, is a venue for major events.
LRT: KJ10 KLCC OR KL Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Station 23
www.myiconic.klcc.com.my
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KLCC Park
Daily, 7am10pm
Free
Petronas Twin Towers - Skybridge
and Observation Deck
TueSun, 9am9pm. Ticket
issuing starts at 8:30am.
RM80 Adult, RM30 Child.
RM25 MyKad, RM12 MyKid.
www.petronastwintowers.com.my
Petrosains
TueFri, 9:30am5:30pm. Last
admission 4pm. Sat, Sun &

Public Holidays, 9:30am
6:30pm. Last admission 5pm.
www.petrosains.com.my
Galeri Petronas
TueSun, 10am8pm
Free
www.galeripetronas.com.my
Suria KLCC
Daily, 10am10pm
Free
www.suriaklcc.com.my
Aquaria KLCC
Daily, 10:30am8pm. Last
admission 7pm.
RM50 Adult, RM40 Child,
RM30 Senior Citizen. RM38

MyKad, RM28 MyKid/Senior
with MyKad.
www.aquariaklcc.com
Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
Open for performances.
Dress code: smart casual, formal
evening wear for gala concerts.
Varies
mpo.com.my
SMART TIP
A number of bars and restaurants
offer resplendent views of the
KL city skyline. Among them are
Traders Hotels SkyBar, Marinis
On 57 at Menara Petronas 3,
and Thirty8 at Grand Hyatt Kuala
Lumpur.
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Bring home an exquisite souvenir Tourism Malaysia

ROYAL SELANGOR VISITOR CENTRE

The worlds largest pewter producer,
Royal Selangor also offers you the
chance to make your own pewter at
its workshops, the School of Hard
Knocks and the Foundry.

Daily, 9am5pm
Guided tours: Free. Advance
booking required for workshops.
School of Hard Knocks (Groups
of 450): RM60 per pax.
The Foundry (Groups of 412):
RM150 per pax.
20 mins taxi from city centre
visitorcentre.royalselangor.com

MASJID NEGARA (NATIONAL

MOSQUE) & ISLAMIC ART MUSEUM
Come marvel at the National
Mosques umbrella-shaped roof
which represents the states of
Malaysia and the five pillars of
Islam. Down the road are the
Islamic Art Museums domes and
marvellous collections of artefacts.
KTM Komuter: Kuala Lumpur
station 5 mins walk OR KL
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Station 15
Islamic Art Museum
Islamic Art Museum: Daily,
9am6pm
Islamic Art Museum: RM12
Adult, RM6 Student/Malaysian
55 and over. FreeChild 6
and under.
www.iamm.org.my

Masjid Negara
Daily, 9am12:30pm,
23:30pm, 56:30pm
Free
www.masjidnegara.gov.my
FUN FACT!
Masjid Negara can accommodate
up to 15,000 people!
RUMAH PENGHULU ABU SEMAN
One of the oldest and intact
traditional Malay houses stands
right in the heart of KL, beautifully
restored to its former glory. Open
for tours twice daily, this Kedah
headmans residence shows
village life as it would have been
60 years ago.
Tours only, MonSat, 11am and
3pm
Minimum RM10 donation
GoKL bus: Pavilion stop 10
mins walk OR KL Hop-On Hop-
Off Bus Station 5
www.badanwarisan.org.my
SMART TIP
If you have time to spare, drop by
the nearby Craft Complex and try
your hand at creating your own
handmade batik piece.

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Thean Hou Temple

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building at Dataran Merdeka is now the office of
the Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture. Ng Siew Lian

DATARAN MERDEKA
(INDEPENDENCE SQUARE)
Each side of Dataran Merdeka
reveals a treasure trove of historical
riches. Opposite the Cathedral of
Saint Mary the Virgin, the Tudor-style
Royal Selangor Club faces the iconic
Sultan Abdul Samad Building. On
the other corner of the field, the KL
City Gallery and the National Textile
Museum invite you to take another
look at traditional textiles and the
humble beginnings of the city.
LRT: Masjid Jamek
KL City Gallery
Daily, 9am6:30pm
Free
www.klcitygallery.com
National Textile Museum
Daily, 9am6pm
Free
www.muziumtekstilnegara.gov.my
FUN FACT!
The 95-metre flagpole at Dataran
Merdeka is the tallest in Southeast
Asia.
THEAN HOU TEMPLE
Dedicated to the goddess Thean Hou
(The Heavenly Mother), this temple
features four levels of spectacular
architecture and a hall for fortune
telling and weddings. Come during
the Chinese festivities and the entire

place will be lit up with brilliant lights

and vibrant red lanterns.
Daily, 8am9pm
Free
15 mins taxi from city centre
www.hainannet.com.my/en
FUN FACT!
Get your fortune told in the main hall
with traditional numbered sticks!
BATU CAVES
Climb 272 steps to the beautiful
limestone cave caverns to visit the
Hindu temples. For adrenaline
seekers, theres a rock climbing
section right at the back of the
caves.
Daily, 7am11pm
Free
KTM Komuter: Batu Caves
batucavesmuruga.org
SMART TIP
Keep food, drinks and loose items
far from the quick hands of curious
monkeys.
MENARA KL (KL TOWER)
Experience the 1Malaysia Cultural
Village, observation deck, revolving
restaurant, F1 simulator, XD Theatre
and more. Nearby, Bukit Nanas
Forest Reserve offers nature walks
and thrilling Flying Fox activity.
Daily, 9am10pm

Batu Caves Tourism Malaysia

RM47 Adult, RM27 Child.

RM29 MyKad, RM19 MyKid.
Family packages available.
Monorail Bukit Nanas
10 mins walk to Jalan Punchak
free shuttle to Menara KL OR
KL Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Station
2 OR GoKL Bus: KL Tower stop
www.kltower.com.my
SMART TIP
If youre going to the Bukit Nanas
Forest Reserve, keep hydrated and
dont forget your sunblock!

BEYOND THIS GUIDE

Twin Towers, Check!

Camera, Check!
More of Malaysia with Less
Moolah!

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NATURE,
ADVENTURE
& THE
OUTDOORS
Rhinoceros Hornbills KL Bird Park

TUN ABDUL RAZAK HERITAGE PARK

Some of KLs most delightful parks and gardens can be found here,
including the picturesque Taman Botani Perdana (formerly Lake
Gardens) and KL Bird Park, the worlds largest free flight walk-in aviary.
LRT: KL Sentral 5 mins walk/taxi Taman Botani Perdana (National
Museum entrance) OR KL Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Stations 14/15
Taman Botani Perdana
Daily, 7am8pm
Free
www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my

SUNWAY LAGOON
One day is not enough for these five
theme parks combining water fun,
classic rides, scary thrills, extreme
activities and wildlife encounters in a
single location.
Daily, 10am6pm
RM120 Adult, RM90 Child/
Senior. RM90 MyKad, RM65
MyKid/Senior with MyKad.
25 mins taxi from city centre
www.sunwaylagoon.com
Sunway Lagoon Canopy Walk
Tourism Malaysia

KL Bird Park
Daily, 9am6pm
RM48 Adult, RM38 Child. RM25 MyKad, RM12 MyKid.
www.klbirdpark.com
SMART TIP
Wear comfortable flat shoes as walkways lead through various terrains.

DAY TRIPS FROM KUALA LUMPUR

CAMERON HIGHLANDS
A cool breeze flows through the undulating tea
plantations and farms of this former British hill
station. Stop and smell the flowers, pick some
strawberries and have a steamboat meal in the
misty mountains amidst the lush green terrains.
Varies. Self-guided or via package tour.
4.5 hrs coach from Pudu Sentral OR via tour
operator
FUN FACT!
At 712 square kilometres, Cameron Highlands is
slightly larger than Singapore.

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Ramble along the scenic plantations of

Cameron Highlands Vladimir Panchekhin

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Melaka Riverside Adam Lee/Travel 3Sixty

MELAKA
Spend a full day sightseeing in this UNESCO World
Heritage City on the Straits of Malacca, known for its
Portuguese, Dutch and British influences and BabaNyonya heritage. Must-sees include the ruins of St
Pauls Church, AFamosa, the Stadthuys and the
Melaka Sultanate Palace.

Melakas historic Stadthuys Tourism Malaysia

Varies. Self-guided OR via package tour.

2 hrs taxi/car hire from city centre
FRIM (FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA)
Best known for its 30-metre high canopy walkway,
FRIM is popular with joggers, bikers, trekkers and
bird watchers. Peek into the Malay traditional houses
and have a picnic in this man-made forest just
outside the city.
TueThu, SatSun, 9:30am2:30pm.
Last registration at 1:30pm.
FRIM: RM5 Adult, RM1 MyKad/Student (without
uniform). FreeStudent (in uniform).
Canopy walkway: RM10 Adult, RM5 MyKad,
RM3 Student 13 and over (with ID), RM1 Child
12 and under.
40 mins taxi from city centre
www.frim.gov.my
FRIM Tourism Malaysia
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PUTRAJAYA
Dubbed the intelligent garden city, the countrys
administrative centre is a masterpiece of design and
architecture beauty, with remarkable bridges, federal
government buildings, parks and a man-made lake
scenic both day and night.
Varies. Self-guided or via package tour.
30 mins taxi from city centre OR KLIA Transit
(ERL): Putrajaya & Cyberjaya station.
www.putrajaya.gov.my
SMART TIP
RM1 tours depart from Putrajaya Sentral at 11am and
2:30pm daily. Come early as slots are limited.

Meet and greet the pachyderms at Kuala Gandah

Fadlurrahman Maksom

NATIONAL ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTRE, KUALA

GANDAH
Feed and bathe baby elephants at this elephant
sanctuary, the base dedicated to moving elephants to
safer habitats and training resident elephants.
Daily, 10:30am-4pm
Free
1.5 hrs taxi/car hire from city centre OR via tour operator
www.wildlife.gov.my
SMART TIP
Register early to get the yellow sticker that allows
elephant rides as these are limited to 120 per day.
PORT DICKSON
If you need to bury your toes into the sand fast, PD
is your best bet. Its range of resorts and water sports
activities will suit your every need.
1.5 hrs taxi/car hire from city centre
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SHOP

Pavilion, one of Bukit Bintangs star malls

Adam Lee/Travel 3Sixty

BUKIT BINTANG
Alongside its neighbouring Suria
KLCC, Bukit Bintang is a shoppers
paradise, comprising the stylish
Pavilion, bargain central Sungei
Wang, fashion spot Berjaya Times
Square and electronic hub Plaza
Low Yat. Throw in the flagship
stores at Fahrenheit 88 and Lot 10
and youre all set to carry bag after
bag of great finds.
Daily, 10am10pm
Monorail: Bukit Bintang station
OR KL Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Station 6 OR GoKL Bus:
Pavilion stop OR LRT: KJ10
KLCC 20 mins walk to
Bukit Bintang
www.bbklccmalaysia.com
SMART TIP
Bukit Bintang is notorious for its
taxi touts. Queue up at the Chulan
entrance of Pavilion to get a metered
cab for a RM2 service fee.
PUBLIKA
KLs creative set hangs out
at this lifestyle/culture space,
where independent retailers and
homegrown labels have pride of
place. Come for international movie
screenings, concerts, live sessions
and other artistic dialogues.
Daily, 10am10pm
20 mins taxi from city centre
www.publika.com.my

KUALA LUMPUR

Ornate and dazzling will be your words of

the day in Little India Tourism Malaysia

CHINATOWN
Get your souvenirs in the oldest
district of Kuala Lumpur. Central
Market, Kasturi Walk and the Annexe
are only a short walk away from the
downtown street market Petaling
Street where cheap goods, replica
handbags and souvenirs tempt
tourists with rock-bottom prices.
Central Market: Daily, 10am
10pm
Petaling Street: Daily, 6am
12pm, 5pm9pm. Some stalls
open from mid-afternoon
onwards.
LRT: KJ14 Pasar Seni/GoKL
bus: Pasar Seni stop 10
mins walk OR KL Hop-On
Hop-Off Bus Station 8 & 9
www.centralmarket.com.my
JALAN TAR & JALAN MASJID INDIA
Offering everything from bespoke
traditional garments to wheeled
luggage, Jalan Tuanku Abdul
Rahmans shophouses are open for
business. Wander into the covered
bazaar between Masjid India and
Masjid Jamek for trinkets and
accessories.
Daily, 10amlate.
Night market: Sat, 510pm.
LRT: KJ13 Masjid Jamek

SMART TIP
Its especially crowded and colourful
during the month of Ramadan, when
the night market comes alive once
Muslims break the fast at sundown.
LITTLE INDIA
Once a brick-making
neighbourhood, Brickfields has
claimed the Little India title,
complete with a lively row of shops
selling spices, flowers and sarees.
Daily, 10am10pm
KL Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Station 11a OR LRT: KJ15 KL
Sentral 10 mins walk to
Little India
FUN FACT!
The neighbourhood has over a
dozen places of worship for various
faiths from Sri Lankan Buddhist to
Syrian Orthodox.
PASAR PUDU
One of KLs oldest and largest wet
markets still attracts visitors for
the mornings catch and produce.
The surrounding antique shops
and art galleries reveal a side of KL
hidden behind its modern shopping
complexes.
Daily, 10am10pm
Monorail: Imbi 10 mins walk

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EAT

KUALA LUMPUR

Nasi Lemak

NASI LEMAK
The national all-day breakfast thats
loved by all for its rich, spicy and
fragrant taste!
Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa,
Village Park, Nasi Lemak Tanglin
FUN FACT!
In Travel 3Sixtys informal survey,
nasi lemak lorded it over char kway
teow, satay, banana leaf rice, cendol
and roti canai, with 32 percent of
respondents for it.
SATAY
Marinated chicken, beef or lamb
on a skewer is the perfect to-go
food at any hour of the day.
Sate Kajang Haji Samuri, Satay
Station Ampang
CENDOL
Ice shavings and red kidney bean
drowned in coconut milk with green
cendol (jelly), topped off with palm
sugarjust perfect for those hot
sunny days.

LOK LOK
KL-ites love meat, veggie and
assorted fish balls on sticks.
Dunk them into the boiling pot and
drench them in any of the mouthwatering sauces.
Changkat Bukit Bintang
TEH TARIK
Pulled tea is a rich foamy local
concoction thats good all day long
and on any occasion.
DURIAN CREPES
When in season, the king of fruits
is reincarnated into all types of
goodies, including rolled-up crepes
filled with whipped cream or
custard.
AIS KRIM POTONG
The ice pops of yesteryear never
really disappeared. These ice
cream sticks will have you longing
for the flavours you enjoyed in your
childhood.

Wahabs Cendol

TRANSPORT TIP

KL Hop-On Hop-Off Bus (www.myhoponhopoff.com) lets you ride as

you please at designated stops along its circuit. Tickets are valid for
one or two days. The GoKL City Bus (www.facebook.com/goklcitybus)
has two intersecting lines that go to and from Pasar Seni (Central
Market) to Bukit Bintang, and KLCC to Bukit Bintang, with various
stops along the way.

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ITINERARY
3 DAYS OF
FABULOUS KL

DAY

DAY

AM: INDEPENDENCE SQUARE

Turn back the clock as you roam
the century-old sites around
Merdeka Square.

AM: GREAT KL SHOPPING!

From designer fashion, retail
brands, to bargain shopping, KL
has it all!

KL City Gallery
KL City Library
Victorian Fountain
Restoran Warisan
National Textile Museum
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Former High Court Building
Panggung Bandaraya
Cathedral of St Mary
Royal Selangor Club

Suria KLCC
Pavilion
Starhill Gallery
Fahrenheit 88
Lot 10
Sungei Wang Plaza
BB Plaza
Low Yat Plaza
Berjaya Times Square

A free 2.5-hour walking tour runs

at 8:30am every Mon, Wed and Sat
starting at KL City Gallery. To register,
contact Visit KL www.visitkl.gov.my.
PM: FAMILY FUN & NATURAL
WONDERS
Experience history, art, science
and tranquil nature in the heart of
the city.
KL Bird Park
Butterfly Farm
Deer Park
National Mosque
National Science Centre
Islamic Arts Museum
National Museum
Royal Malaysian Police Museum
National Planetarium
National Monument

PM: MALAYSIA WE LIVE TO EAT

Malaysian-style seafood, chicken
wings, plethora of noodles, rice
and many others!
Jalan Alor
Changkat Bukit Bintang
BB Walk

DAY

AM: WHEN CRAFT AND COMMERCE

COLLIDE
Traditional and contemporary
arts and culture in a historic city
setting.
Central Market
Annexe Gallery
Kasturi Walk
Graffiti Wall
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Petaling Street (Chinatown)
Masjid Jamek
Jalan TAR & Jalan Masjid India
Muzium Telekom
PM: FOOD AND CULTURE, THE
PERFECT MATCH
Grab a quick bite before heading
to the local arts and theatre scene.
National Theatre (Istana
Budaya)
National Visual Art Gallery
(Balai Seni Lukis Negara)
Restaurant Nelayan
KLPAC (Kuala Lumpur
Performing Arts Centre)
Samira By Asian Terrace
MAP @Publika
EAT Food Village

Chill out in Bukit Bintang

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