Kuala Lumpur
Top Tourist Attractions

Kuala Lumpur has always been synonymous with the Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world up to this day. Towering over the city’s skyline at 452 meters tall, the twin 88-story buildings feature a tube in tube design invented by Fazlur Rahman Khan and it was designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates.The twin buildings are joined together at the 41st and 42nd floor by a double-decker 58-meter long Sky Bridge, which also serves as a viewing deck for tourists to enjoy sweeping vie... Read More

Genting Highlands is an attraction in itself. In fact, you have to spend at least the weekend here to enjoy everything it has to offer.Located 45 minutes away from the city at the peak of Mount Ulu Kali amidst a 100 million-year-old rainforest, Resorts World Genting offers the perfect getaway from the heat of the city and it has everything you need to relax and have fun.This integrated hill resort covers more than 200,000 square feet of land and features six hotels and a leisure resort, indoor a... Read More

Standing tall at 421 meters over Kuala Lumpur’s skyline is the Kuala Lumpur Tower known as the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world. This communications tower was completed in 1995 and feature a spindle-like apex that offers the most spectacular views of Kuala Lumpur.The tower is built on the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, the oldest of its kind in the country where age-old trees and other flora and fauna thrive. To preserve its surroundings, the tower was constructed carefully so that... Read More

Almost everywhere in the world, there is a Chinatown. But the one in Kuala Lumpur is something that you should never miss while you’re in Malaysia. Located at the heart of the city, the colorful and bustling Chinatown traces its roots back to when it was a tapioca-producing district, which is why it’s also known to locals as “Chee Cheong Kai” or Starch Factory Street.Today, it is one of the top tourist spots in all of Malaysia, especially those who are on the lookout for ... Read More

No visit to Malaysia will be complete without a stop at Batu Caves, one of the country’s most famous tourist attractions. Located in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia, this limestone hill features a series of caves and a 100-year old temple where idols and statues are displayed inside the three main caves.Batu Caves is an important Tamil shrine outside India and a focal point for Thaipusam, a Hindu festival in Malaysia. At the entrance of the cave is the 42.7- meter statue of Murugan, the tallest... Read More

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is every adventurer’s dream. Located 15 kilometers southwest of Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Lagoon is divided into six parks with over 90 attractions covering 80 acres of land.The theme park was built on an old tin mining site and has since been a popular attraction in Kuala Lumpur, especially for families looking to cool down from the city’s sweltering heat or those who want to try different adventures in one place.The first attraction to be introduced in the park ... Read More

Malaysian cuisine is as diverse as its culture. With the vast majority of the country’s population being Malays, Indians, and Chinese, you will not be surprised by the multi-ethnic influences that are reflected in the cooking practices and traditions in Malaysia.The dining scene in Kuala Lumpur includes the country’s capital range from hole-in-the-wall cafes to huge food courts and hawker food centers to fine dining restaurants.Some of the essential ingredients in Malaysian cooking i... Read More

Kuala Lumpur is definitely a haven for any avid shopper. Its diversity of retail offerings caters to every budget and it takes pride in having some of the best shopping malls in the world.In fact, shopping is part of the culture of Malaysians and tourists are joining this pastime too where they get to browse through different products while escaping the city’s hot weather.Suria KLCC is considered the top shopping destination in the city covering over 1.17 million square feet of retail spac... Read More

Shopping, accommodations and entertainment, Bukit Bintang is where it all happens. Located right at the heart of the city, Bintang Walk is known as the premier shopping and entertainment destination in Kuala Lumpur where some of the best shops, hotels, restaurants and nightclubs are. It is also easily accessible through taxi, bus or monorail.Pavilion KL is one of the most iconic landmarks in Bukit Bintang. This upscale shopping complex is home to European luxury brands like Diane Von Furstenberg... Read More