Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide

Petronas Twin Towers

Since their opening in 1997, the Petronas Towers has become one of the city's main symbols. It is the world's tallest building, looming into the heavens and often lost in cloud when the afternoon thunderstorms rumble in.

Standing 452m (1,483ft) and 88 storys high, the building (designed by Cesar Pelli) consists of two similarly shaped towers joined by a 58m (192ft) Skybridge at the 41st and 42nd floors, which is open to visitors wanting to survey the city skyline.

Petronas have also opened a new Science Discovery Center packaged as PETROSAINS, which provides a fun and educational way for children to learn about both petroleum science and science in general.

Menara Telecommunications Tower

The onion-dome topped, needle-like Menara Kuala Lumpur is the fourth tallest telecommunications tower in the world and it offers fantastic 360-degree panoramic views over the city from its 276-meter high observation deck.

Built in 1996, the tower stands 421 meters tall and as this landmark sits atop a hill, it affords visitors unique vistas of the soaring Petronas Towers. Other facilities at the tower include a revolving restaurant, cafes and a souvenir shop.

Chinatown (Petaling Street)

Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown or Petaling Street is the ideal place for bargains and a taste of local colour. A bustling hub set in the centre of the older part of the city, shops here offer a variety of textiles, clothes, shoes and handbags at bargain prices. The area is also known for its jewellery shops with a variety of fine jewellery crafted in gold and set with gemstones.

Nepalese traders offer exotic ethnic jewellery. There are wall hangings, ornaments, curios and teapots from India and Myanmar. Make-shift and mobile stalls jam the streets with offerings of dried foodstuff, herbs, fruits, flowers and herbal remedies. This extraordinarily busy street becomes a shopping carnival at night with stalls peddling ethnic goods, clothing, cosmetics, watches, leather goods and much more.

Little India

Explore beyond the Malay mores that Kuala Lumpur wears so proudly on its sleeve and there are traces of a multitude of other cultures that blossom in the city, such as Little India. This historic district is full of colorful streets, especially Jalan Masjid India, which boasts an Indian Muslim mosque as well as sidewalk artists, street traders and shops.

Suria KLCC

Experience the Joy of Something New. Ever notice how much joy people get from having something new? We do, every single day at Suria KLCC. Nestled at the base of the world's tallest twin towers, Suria KLCC showcases six levels of shopping. With over 300 local and international stores, there's always something new to discover.

Choose from the latest fashion and accessories. Enjoy the many displays and performances at Centre Court. And relax at cafes and restaurants fronting KL's only 50-acre park.

Sunway Pyramid

The Best Thematic Mall in Malaysia. Malaysia's First Themed Shopping & Entertainment Mall is a distinctive retail landmark located in the heart of Petaling Jaya.

Mid Valley City

Get More at the Megamall With over 430 stores, you can expect the best at Mid Valley Megamall. From fabulous fashion to tempting treats, cool cafes to state-of-the-art cineplex, this is a one-stop destination for value and variety.

NIGHTLIFE

Chic and trendy, KL urbanites live life to the max. With an influx of tourists and expatriates, the city's nightlife blossomed into one of the region's best. Offering some of the most cutting-edge clubbing to local night-outs chatting at mamaks - food stalls typically found at the roadside, there is an evening experience for everyone!

Jalan P.Ramlee

This hip and happening nightspot is located just a few minutes' walk from the spectacular KLCC smack in the heart of KL. Put on your dancing shoes and rock the night away at clubs and bars. For those looking for some caffeine fix, you'll be spoilt for choice with a string of trendy cafes.

Asian Heritage Row

Just next to the world class Sheraton Imperial Hotel, the Asian Heritage Row is a block of refurbished pre-war shophouses that has been transformed into bars, cafes, and restaurants. Here, exceptional international cuisine available include Vietnamese, Lebanese and Turkish.

Bintang Walk

This shopping paradise by day is transformed into a chic 'people-watching' strip in the evening. Lined with al fresco cafes, chilling out here is the ideal way to end your day of retail therapy.

Batu caves

The Batu caves are situated in a limestone hill 13km to the north of Kuala Lumpur. This hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples, takes its name from the Sungai Batu river, which flows past it. The Orang Asli had been aware of the caves for a long time. However, they became famous only after they were discovered by the American Naturalist William Hornaday in 1878.

Of the various cave temples that make up the site, the largest and best known is the Temple or Cathedral Cave, so named because it houses several Hindu shrines beneath its 100m high ceiling.

This cave is the focus of the yearly Hindu Thaipusam celebrations.

Bukit Bintang (Star Hill)

Bukit Bintang (Star Hill) is the name of the famous shopping and entertainment district and tourist haven in Kuala Lumpur, and the road that runs through it, Jalan Bukit Bintang. The area is home to many landmark shopping centres, cafes, clubs, shops, malls and specialty shops.

The shopping district is located within three main roads: Jalan Bukit Bintang starts from Jalan Pudu and intersects with Jalan Sultan Ismail. There are a number of hotels and restaurants located on Jalan Raja Chulan and Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin. Magnificent eateries are available on Jalan Alor adjacent to Bukit Bintang, where hawkers provide excellent quality and cheap dishes in a laid back atmosphere. The area extends into Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin in which venerable heritage structures, hailing from Kuala Lumpur's colonial past, have been modernized into fashionable night spots and restaurants where tourists and locals blend in a colourful urban tapestry.