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City/town information
A This one is great– I’ve been travelling as part of a couple for a very long time now and one of the most important things I’ve learned is how important it is to have a room spray with you. A hotel room can be a very small space and you don’t always have the luxury of allowing the, ahem, ‘air to clear,’ while getting ready and sharing a bathroom (or after a dodgy vindaloo). I always put a small bottle of air freshener in my luggage, just to make life more bearable for everyone involved. as it’s non-aerosol and very strong.
With its warm weather, Kuala Lumpur is a great destination pretty much all year-round. That said, you’ll find the wetter months to be March to April and September to November. Peak season tends to be May through August and December through February. It’ll be hot and humid during these times, but storms tend to cool things down a bit. Prepare to get hot and sweaty if you’re walking around and always be prepared for a sudden storm (don’t worry, they don’t usually last all day, it’s more of a sudden, crazy storm followed by fine weather).
1. You’re going to need to haggle
2. English is spoken commonly
3. Malaysian people are incredibly friendly
4. The street food is worth trying
5. In fact, Malaysian food is all-out incredible!
6. Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia
7. It’s easy and cheap to catch the train everywhere
8. There’s a trick to booking a great hotel
9. Malaysia is a multicultural wonderland
10. You’ll need to dress appropriately
11. You should learn a few key phrases
12. PDA’s aren’t okay
13. The Petronas Towers have a secret
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Kuala Lumpur
A This one is great– I’ve been travelling as part of a couple for a very long time now and one of the most important things I’ve learned is how important it is to have a room spray with you. A hotel room can be a very small space and you don’t always have the luxury of allowing the, ahem, ‘air to clear,’ while getting ready and sharing a bathroom (or after a dodgy vindaloo). I always put a small bottle of air freshener in my luggage, just to make life more bearable for everyone involved. as it’s non-aerosol and very strong.
With its warm weather, Kuala Lumpur is a great destination pretty much all year-round. That said, you’ll find the wetter months to be March to April and September to November. Peak season tends to be May through August and December through February. It’ll be hot and humid during these times, but storms tend to cool things down a bit. Prepare to get hot and sweaty if you’re walking around and always be prepared for a sudden storm (don’t worry, they don’t usually last all day, it’s more of a sudden, crazy storm followed by fine weather).
1. You’re going to need to haggle
2. English is spoken commonly
3. Malaysian people are incredibly friendly
4. The street food is worth trying
5. In fact, Malaysian food is all-out incredible!
6. Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia
7. It’s easy and cheap to catch the train everywhere
8. There’s a trick to booking a great hotel
9. Malaysia is a multicultural wonderland
10. You’ll need to dress appropriately
11. You should learn a few key phrases
12. PDA’s aren’t okay
13. The Petronas Towers have a secret
Sightseeing
The Petronas Towers, or the Petronas Twin Towers, are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat's official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 when they were surpassed by Taipei 101
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Petronas Twin Towers
The Petronas Towers, or the Petronas Twin Towers, are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat's official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 when they were surpassed by Taipei 101
The National Museum is a museum located on Jalan Damansara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum is situated in close proximity to the Perdana Lake Gardens and it provides an overview of Malaysian history and culture. Its facade comprises elements of traditional Malay and modern features.
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National Museum
Jalan DamansaraThe National Museum is a museum located on Jalan Damansara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum is situated in close proximity to the Perdana Lake Gardens and it provides an overview of Malaysian history and culture. Its facade comprises elements of traditional Malay and modern features.
Royal palace museum in opulent surrounds with guided tours, rotating exhibits & gardens.
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Det Kongelige Museum
Jalan IstanaRoyal palace museum in opulent surrounds with guided tours, rotating exhibits & gardens.
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was officially opened on 12 December 1998. The museum is the largest museum of Islamic arts in South East Asia with more than seven thousands artifacts from the Islamic world.
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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Jalan LembahThe Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was officially opened on 12 December 1998. The museum is the largest museum of Islamic arts in South East Asia with more than seven thousands artifacts from the Islamic world.
Museum in a 1928 building with interactive exhibits on telephone & telecommunications history.
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Telekom-museet
Jalan Raja ChulanMuseum in a 1928 building with interactive exhibits on telephone & telecommunications history.
The National Textile Museum is a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum is open daily from 9am to 6pm, free admission. It is adjacent to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
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National Textile Museum
26 Jalan Sultan HishamuddinThe National Textile Museum is a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum is open daily from 9am to 6pm, free admission. It is adjacent to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.
Merdeka Square is a square located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Literally Independence Square, it was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang or simply the "Padang" and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club.
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Dataran Merdeka
Jalan RajaMerdeka Square is a square located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Literally Independence Square, it was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang or simply the "Padang" and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club.
The Kuala Lumpur Tower is a communications tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995. It features an antenna that increases its height to 421 metres and is the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world. The roof of the pod is at 335 metres.
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Menara Kuala Lumpur
Off Jalan P. RamleeThe Kuala Lumpur Tower is a communications tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995. It features an antenna that increases its height to 421 metres and is the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world. The roof of the pod is at 335 metres.
The National Mosque of Malaysia is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres of gardens. Its key features are a 73-metre-high minaret and a 16-pointed star concrete main roof.
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National Museum
Jalan DamansaraThe National Mosque of Malaysia is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres of gardens. Its key features are a 73-metre-high minaret and a 16-pointed star concrete main roof.
The Istana Negara is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in Segambut, northwestern Kuala Lumpur. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old Istana Negara which was located at a different compound in central Kuala Lumpur.
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Istana Negara
The Istana Negara is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in Segambut, northwestern Kuala Lumpur. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old Istana Negara which was located at a different compound in central Kuala Lumpur.
The Istana Negara is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in Segambut, northwestern Kuala Lumpur. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old Istana Negara which was located at a different compound in central Kuala Lumpur.
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Perdana Botanical Garden
The Istana Negara is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in Segambut, northwestern Kuala Lumpur. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old Istana Negara which was located at a different compound in central Kuala Lumpur.
A gated attraction, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a 20.9-acre public aviary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a popular tourist attraction in the country, receiving an annual average of 200,000 visitors.
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Kuala Lumpur Fuglepark
920 Jalan CenderawasihA gated attraction, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a 20.9-acre public aviary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a popular tourist attraction in the country, receiving an annual average of 200,000 visitors.
A gated attraction, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a 20.9-acre public aviary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a popular tourist attraction in the country, receiving an annual average of 200,000 visitors.
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Orchid & Hibiscus Gardens
Jalan TembusuA gated attraction, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a 20.9-acre public aviary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a popular tourist attraction in the country, receiving an annual average of 200,000 visitors.
The National Planetarium is the national planetarium of Malaysia. It is a blue-domed structure that is situated on top of a hill in the Lake Gardens at Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. It is about 120,000 square feet in area
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Planetarium Negara
53 Jalan PerdanaThe National Planetarium is the national planetarium of Malaysia. It is a blue-domed structure that is situated on top of a hill in the Lake Gardens at Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. It is about 120,000 square feet in area
The KLCC Park is an urban park in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The park has been designed to provide greenery to Petronas Twin Towers and the areas surrounding it
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KLCC Park
The KLCC Park is an urban park in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The park has been designed to provide greenery to Petronas Twin Towers and the areas surrounding it
Central Market Kuala Lumpur is a market in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Central Market
Central Market Kuala Lumpur is a market in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Information hub with souvenirs & art for sale, maps, cultural exhibits & a gift-making workshop.
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Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
27 Jalan RajaInformation hub with souvenirs & art for sale, maps, cultural exhibits & a gift-making workshop.
The Aquaria KLCC is an oceanarium located beneath Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre within Kuala Lumpur City Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Aquaria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Jalan PinangThe Aquaria KLCC is an oceanarium located beneath Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre within Kuala Lumpur City Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
ASEAN Sculpture Garden is a garden in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, situated adjacent to the National Monument and in the vicinity of the Lake Gardens. It is a landscaped garden with a collection of prize-winning sculptures in wood, marble, iron and bamboo. Exhibits have been crafted by artists from the ASEAN region.
Asean Sculpture Garden
Pesiaran Sultan SalahhudinASEAN Sculpture Garden is a garden in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, situated adjacent to the National Monument and in the vicinity of the Lake Gardens. It is a landscaped garden with a collection of prize-winning sculptures in wood, marble, iron and bamboo. Exhibits have been crafted by artists from the ASEAN region.
Situated within the city, this rain forest has several nature trails & a forest canopy walkway.
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KL Forest Eco Park
Lot 240 Jalan Raja ChulanSituated within the city, this rain forest has several nature trails & a forest canopy walkway.
1800s Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur's oldest, featuring a monumental, ornately carved entrance tower.
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Sri Maha Mariamman-templet
167 Jalan Tun H S Lee1800s Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur's oldest, featuring a monumental, ornately carved entrance tower.
Furniture is arranged on the ceiling at this quirky, 2-story home built upside down.
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KL Upside Down House
& Jalan PuncakFurniture is arranged on the ceiling at this quirky, 2-story home built upside down.
Furniture is arranged on the ceiling at this quirky, 2-story home built upside down.
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Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
Jalan CenderawasihFurniture is arranged on the ceiling at this quirky, 2-story home built upside down.
Pavilion Crystal Fountain
168 Jln Bukit BintangThe Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a late-nineteenth century building located along Jalan Raja in front of the Dataran Merdeka and the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Sultan Abdul Samad-bygningen
Jalan RajaThe Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a late-nineteenth century building located along Jalan Raja in front of the Dataran Merdeka and the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Food scene
A large covered market lies at the heart of this district that is home to many Chinese businesses.
A 1-min walk from Petaling Street
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Chinatown
37 Jalan PetalingA large covered market lies at the heart of this district that is home to many Chinese businesses.
A 1-min walk from Petaling Street
Råd om byen
Sådan kommer du omkring
Here are some transport suggestions for getting around KL.
1. Train. With the recent completion of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), more parts of KL are now connected by rail.
2. Bus Travelling by bus in the city is a generally comfortable experience these days.( Go KL Free Bus)
3. Taxi. (Please use meter)
4. Self drive. (Rent SoCar)
5. Ride hailing. Grab
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Pack lots of light, breathable clothing options
The heat and humidity in Kuala Lumpur can be really intense, so it’s important you pack clothing that will help you stay cool. There’s a significant Muslim community in Malaysia so please dress and behave in a culturally respectful way (i.e. be mindful of showing cleavage, wearing super short-shorts and exposed midriffs etc). It’s just part of being a good human and culturally respectful traveller.
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Comfortable footwear
You’ll most likely be doing a LOT of walking so it’s important you wear sensible shoes that are very comfortable. I’d recommend packing a pair of sneakers or converse-style shoes as well as flats and sandals.
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Swimwear
Be sure to put your swimwear in your suitcase so you can take full of advantage of your hotel pool if you have one. Don’t forget to pack aqua-ear medicine, goggles, swimming cap or whatever else it is you usually like to swim with.
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SunSmart gear
You’ll need sunglasses and you should pack a hat and sunscreen with high SPF. Remember, sunscreen is only as good as its user and it’s up to you to reapply during the day to ensure you don’t get burned. It may sound odd, but it’s important to be sun smart and just because you can’t see the sun doesn’t mean UV rays aren’t getting through the clouds.
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Day bag
Pack a smaller backpack or day bag you can throw all your gear into for day trips (camera, water bottle, umbrella etc). Just be sure to take a bag you can secure to your body, like a backpack with two over-the-shoulder straps, as there have been cases of bag snatching in Kuala Lumpur. We didn’t see this or feel unsafe, but that could be because we took those safety precautions into consideration.
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Room spray
This one is great– I’ve been travelling as part of a couple for a very long time now and one of the most important things I’ve learned is how important it is to have a room spray with you. A hotel room can be a very small space and you don’t always have the luxury of allowing the, ahem, ‘air to clear,’ while getting ready and sharing a bathroom (or after a dodgy vindaloo). I always put a small bottle of air freshener in my luggage, just to make life more bearable for everyone involved. as it’s non-aerosol and very strong.