Kuala Lumpur at a Glance
This modern city along the Malaysian peninsula's western coast
boasts more than 1.5 million residents and, seemingly, just as many
highlights and amusements. - J.B.
Malaysia Tourist Information Complex
No ordinary visitor center, the MATIC has it all, from ticket
booths for local attractions to restaurants to cultural
performances. It's the ideal place to start your trip.
Petronas Twin Towers
The tallest twin towers in the world, they are an easily
identifiable landmark and have been in films like Entrapment. A sky
bridge connecting the buildings some 40 stories up is open to
visitors.
Batu Caves
You have to travel seven miles out of town and climb 272 steps to
reach these sacred limestone caves, which were discovered more than
a century ago.
National Museum
Malaysia's first-rate, state-owned museum offers in-depth exhibits
on everything you need to know about the country and its culture.
Even the building itself is in the style of a Malay palace.
Petaling Street Prepare to bargain as you stroll through the
countless vendors crowding this main drag, also known as Chinatown.
The area is covered, so you can shop rain or shine.
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Designed by A.B. Hubbock and dating back to the early 1900s, the
massive terminal is an architectural gem that exemplifies the
influence the British had on Moorish design.
Sunway Lagoon Theme Park
With its surfing lagoon, a submerging pirate-ship ride, and so much
more spread out over its 80 acres, we see why this is Malaysia's
most touristed attraction.
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque
A three-story symbol of Islam that's known as the
Blue Mosque, this
is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia; it's able to
accommodate some 24,000 worshippers.
National Art Gallery
What started as four donated artworks housed in a borrowed space
now features more than 2,500 pieces showcased in a sparkling
slate-and-glass structure.
Lake Gardens
At this peaceful oasis, you can either simply enjoy the luxurious
landscape or take advantage of the jogging track, rowboats,
children's playground, and more.
Go Figure
Kuala Lumpur ... is more commonly referred to simply as KL // means
"muddy confluence," in reference to its locale at the meeting point
of two rivers // was founded in 1857 by a band of tin prospectors
// enjoys the popular game of hash harrying, a combination of
jogging and treasure hunting // and boasts the world's tallest
flagpole, which is 328 feet high.