Let's continue talking about Malaysia. In the last article we visited the Batu Caves, where we became victims of macaques. Today there were no plans to leave the city; I wanted to see the sights of Kuala Lumpur located in the center. And there was something to see.
But first it was necessary to resolve the issue of departures to Singapore. Since the trip to Singapore happened by chance, we had neither train tickets nor hotel vouchers. And if you book a hotel online, without wasting precious time searching for accommodation upon arrival, it’s a matter of five minutes, then in order to buy a train ticket to Singapore you will have to get up from your computer and go to the city. Although a trip to Kuala Lumpur can hardly be called onerous...
Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur
Tickets to Singapore can be easily purchased at the KLCentral ticket office, located next to the entrance. A round-trip train ticket for two cost us 154 ringit, which is a little more than 1,500 rubles. Agree, it’s not the greatest loss to visit one of the most modern cities in the world and see its sights with your own eyes. Coming out of KL Central, it's just a stone's throw from Merdeka Square. I can’t say that this square made a stunning impression on me. Just cute, not very big square, adjacent to ancient buildings, noticeably decorating the local landscape.
Bird Park, Malaysia
From Merdeka Square you can go, for example, to the bird park, which will take you no more than half an hour on foot. And if along the way you meet a local resident, they will give you a lift to the place, as was the case with us. Entrance to the park costs 48 RUR, plus you get a small discount on entry to the aquarium, another attraction of Kuala Lumpur. The Bird Park, as the name implies, is a habitat for many species of birds from various regions of the world. They are here in relative freedom and are not put in tight cages. The territory of the park is covered from above, like a dome, by a huge net. “Birds fly around the park, but you won’t see the will” - this is probably what the architect thought when he planned the site.
Singing peacock
Bird park characters
Oceanarium and Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
If we started the topic of animals, then there is also a large aquarium in Kuala Lumpur. Probably, it is better to go to such places, just like to the bird park, with the whole family and with children, then there will be more impressions. But for me, it was all pretty boring. By the way, the ticket will cost you 50 ringit per person. If you have money and want to spend it, but don’t want to stare at animals, take a walk to Central Market, also located in the city center. Here you can buy souvenirs both for yourself and for your relatives. A huge selection of all kinds of wooden trinkets, jewelry, oriental clothing and even huge carpets that cost as much as a flight from Russia to Malaysia. In general, there is room for those who want to bring something in their suitcase as a souvenir of the country.
Petronas and Menara
Of course, talking about the sights of Kuala Lumpur and not mentioning two structures that are visible from anywhere in the city would be a particularly serious crime. Firstly, this is the Menara Tower (also called the garden of light, for its original lighting), 421 meters high, which is the seventh tallest tower on the planet. And the second miracle of the capital of Malaysia is the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers.
Night Kuala Lumpur. Photos
Both are best visited at night. We were at Menards during the day and it was a mistake. Kuala Lumpur at night must be incomparable to its daytime counterpart, although during the day the landscapes made you look with all your eyes. Entrance to the observation deck costs 50 rengit during the day, 100 rengit at night, and New Year you will have to pay all 200. But the greatest impression on me was made by the Petronas Towers in the light of the night spotlights. I've heard it more than once negative reviews From this grandiose structure, they say, just a building, nothing special. I strongly disagree with this opinion. For me personally, Petronas was one of the highlights of my time in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur Aquarium is a small piece of ocean right in the city center, not far from the Twin Towers.
At the beginning of the exhibition there are several small pools in which crabs, starfish and other animals live, which you can touch with your hands and even hold without being pulled out of the water.
Other aquariums are home to marine, freshwater, reptiles, and even spiders and scorpions. The most notable is the large aquarium, which you can crawl under and find yourself inside by poking through the convex dome-shaped bottom. This aquarium is home to nimble otters, which, when swimming up to the dome, tumble in the water right above the visitor. This is such a stunning sight that many spectators linger for a long time near this aquarium. Opposite the aquarium hangs a large poster calling for the protection of these wonderful animals and not to buy products made from their fur and not to pollute the water bodies in which they live.
Botanical Garden
Covering more than 90 hectares, the Kuala Lumpur Botanic Garden is the first major recreational park located in the city center. The park was created by the British Treasurer Alfred Venning in the late 19th century as the official seat of the then British government.
The botanical garden is located near the National Museum of Malaysia. The closest station to the garden is LRT Pasar Seni (Central Market).
The garden contains bird and deer parks, a National Monument, an amphitheater, a lake of gardens, an orchid and hibiscus garden, the Police Museum, the National Planetarium, the National Mosque, the National Museum, the Museum of Islamic Art and many other attractions.
In the park it is forbidden to pick flowers, make a fire, litter, walk dogs, drive cars and motorcycles, sell from carts, and even kiss.
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Central Park
Kuala Lumpur Central Park is located right at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers, the famous twin towers. Its lush greenery softens the clean lines of the Malaysian capital's urban landscape and creates a wonderful oasis for city residents to relax.
Pak was built in 1980, according to the design of the Brazilian architect Robert Burle Marx. The master showed considerable creativity and made the park area a real work of modern art. The park is decorated with numerous sculptures and various fountains. Artificial structures that combine seemingly incompatible things - concrete and living plants - give the park a unique signature touch. The park has 1,900 native trees and 66 palm trees planted to create biodiversity, which in turn has attracted birds, including migratory ones. The park's alleys are lined with numerous coniferous and flowering shrubs.
The artificial lake in the park is crossed by a bridge, from the center of which you can get great photos of the Twin Towers. In the middle of the lake there is a fountain, the main stream of which reaches a height of 42 meters.
A huge playground consisting of several complexes has been created for children. There are also shallow pools where you can cool off on a hot day, cozy gazebos covered with tropical greenery, and bright green manicured lawns. A great place to relax for people of different ages.
The Jamek Mosque is a fine example of Hindu-Muslim architecture in Kuala Lumpur. Designed by British architect A.B. Hubbox, it was built in iconic place the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers in 1909.
The Jamek Mosque served as the main mosque in Malaysia until 1965. Its building looks like an ancient oasis among modern skyscrapers. This impression is enhanced by coconut palms, surrounded by which the mosque hides from the city noise. During construction, stone of two colors was used - red and white. Due to this, the building looks unusually elegant. In addition, the architect did not skimp on various elements of external decor. These include open galleries formed by graceful pointed arches, two tall slender minarets, three large domes and many openwork turrets on the roof.
Tourists are prohibited from entering the mosque. It is only allowed to inspect the area around the mosque. To avoid misunderstandings, it is worth remembering: if you want to walk around the square around a Muslim temple and take a photo as a souvenir, then women should have their shoulders and head covered, their skirt should cover their knees, and men should avoid shorts that are too short. It doesn’t matter if you didn’t bring a scarf with you - they will kindly offer it to you at the entrance.
Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an Anglican church of the Diocese of West Malaysia, the cathedral of the episcopate. The church building is a fine example of colonial architecture brought here by the British in the 19th century.
The first Anglican Church building in Kuala Lumpur, consecrated on 13 February 1887, was made of wood. Its construction cost just over $1,000. At that time, the Anglican Communion was small, so until 1893, a small building could easily accommodate all the believers. By the way, the wooden church has still been preserved, and now it houses the headquarters of the Royal Malaysian Police.
The first stone of the new building, already made of stone, was laid on February 3, 1894 by the British Viceroy Sir Treacher and Bishop Hawes. The governor, armed with a silver spatula, began the construction of the cathedral.
Over the century of its existence, the building of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary has expanded significantly, and a wonderful organ created by the famous master Henry Willis appeared in it. They say this instrument has a completely unique sound. If you are lucky enough to visit Kuala Lumpur, you will be able to appreciate his voice and listen to the singing of the local parish choir.
Putra Mosque
The Putra Mosque is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and was built from 1997 to 1999. on her appearance strongly influenced the design of the Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad and the King Hassan Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. The main material was pink granite, which gave the mosque a unique desert pink hue.
The prayer hall is supported by 12 pillars, which also support the main dome, with a diameter of 36 meters. The preacher's place is decorated with suras - writings from the Koran. A unique feature was added during the reconstruction to the sound design - the front speakers of the mosque are used to transmit all the sounds emanating from the imam.
The entire mosque complex, which can accommodate up to 10,000 pilgrims, has a sakhna for them - a spacious courtyard in front of the prayer hall, it has a special landscape and an indescribable atmosphere.
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Batu Caves Caves
The famous Hindu temple complex Batu Caves is a colorful sanctuary of the Hindu war deity Murugan, located in a cave, which is reached by a high climb, and a grandiose gilded statue of Murugan, 42.7 meters high, greets pilgrims and tourists.
The ceiling in these caves is at a height of about one hundred meters, and in some places there are openings through which the sun enters the caves, illuminating the beautiful altars and sculptures located on and around them.
The Museum Cave features scenes from Indian mythology. A rather steep staircase leads to the Temple Cave, the 272 steps of which are surrounded by statues of various deities.
As you climb, you'll be entertained by flocks of friendly monkeys begging for treats.
It is the main venue for the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in honor of Lord Murugan, which falls in January or February.
The sanctuary is impressive with its size and stunning Hindu sculptures that can be admired endlessly.
It is believed that Batu Caves has very strong energy.
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Individual and group
Most of the attractions in Kuala Lumpur are concentrated in the city center, so travelers do not have any difficulties choosing what to see and where to go.
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Outside the city there are only Batu Caves, which are a must-see. However, they will also be very easy and convenient to get to – by taking the Kuala Lumpur metro.
What should you watch first?
The main attractions of Kuala Lumpur that you must see are:
- Petronas Twin Towers.
- Menara TV Tower.
- Royal residence.
- National Mosque and Jamek Mosque.
- Central city market.
- Aviary or bird park.
- Central Park.
- Botanical Garden.
- National and ethnological museums.
Their location can always be clarified on the map; almost everything is located within walking distance, and remote places are easy to reach using the metro.
This is probably the most interesting of all the attractions in Malaysia. These are limestone cliffs filled with temple buildings, statues, and labyrinths of connecting caves, walkways, stairs and tunnels. All this fit very organically into the lush tropical vegetation. The age of the natural formation itself is debated, but it is generally accepted that the site is over 400 million years old. Of course, to the rocks themselves, and not to human buildings.
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This huge reserve, combining the creations of man and nature, got its name from the nearby Sungai Batu River. At the foot of the cliffs, on the banks of this river, there is a small village of the same name, where very friendly and hospitable people live. Here you can have a snack and relax after a long walk through the caves.
The annual Buddhist festival Thaipusam, for which Malaysia is famous throughout the world, is held in this reserve complex.
You can explore the area daily, between 7 am and 9 pm, and you do not need to pay an entrance fee.
The most convenient way to get there is by train; the Kuala metro map will help you find the right direction. Any train going to the Gombak area will do. Departure frequency is 10-15 minutes.
The caves are located just 13 kilometers from the center of Kuala Lumpur; if desired, you can get to them by taxi, rented car or bus. When choosing to travel by bus, you need to take routes 11, 11D and 13 on Pentaling Street, this is in Chinatown. Flight 69 from Jalan Pudu also goes to the attraction.
A trip by metro will cost 2 RM, by bus 2.5, and a trip by taxi will cost about 40 RM.
Petronas Twin Towers
As these skyscrapers are often called, Petronas, they are the calling card of the entire country, its ceremonial photo frame. Moreover, the towers not only attract tourists, being featured on all the covers of booklets about Malaysia, but they are also a subject of national love and pride.
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The height of the 88-story skyscrapers is 451.9 m. An observation deck is open on the 86th floor, and at the 41st floor there is a bridge connecting the towers in the air. In addition, the skyscrapers contain an art gallery, theater and concert venues, several restaurants and cafes, and a shopping center. At the foot of Petronosov there is a very picturesque park with many cozy corners.
The cost of visiting the observation deck is 40 RM. It is open from morning until 17:00. Walking on the air bridge will cost 10 RM. The towers themselves are open to the public from 9:00 to 21:00, except Mondays, and on Friday there is a technical break - from 13:00 to 14:30. The entrance fee to the skyscrapers themselves is 75 RM for adults and 35 RM for children.
Petronas towers in the very center of the city and can be reached on foot from almost any area. You can also take a taxi or metro to KLCC station.
Menara TV Tower
As you can see on any map of Kuala Lumpur with landmarks, the television tower is located very close to Petronosa. Its height is 421 meters, and at a level of 276 meters there is a panoramic observation deck, open until 21:00.
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It is best to come here in the evening, as the TV tower has a unique illumination, for which it is nicknamed the “Garden of Light”. The cost of visiting depends on how many attractions and objects inside will be inspected. On average, it ranges from RM49 to RM117 for adults and RM29 to 87 for children.
Menara is open every day from 9:00 to 22:00, entrance and ticket office from Jalan P Ramlee.
The square where all the important holidays are held and where many people focus interesting museums, is located a few blocks from the television tower, and immediately behind it begins the Chinese district.
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Unlike the skyscrapers towering around, there is not a single modern building here, only colonial buildings. However, each building is decorated with ultra-modern and very effective lighting, which gives the square an absolutely unforgettable look in the evening and at night.
You can get here on foot, walking around the city center or by metro to Masjid Jamek station.
The official residence of the current monarch with a very interesting park landscaping. Only here in Kuala Lumpur you can see the guard of honor, which changes every 48 minutes.
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There are no excursions inside the residence, but entrance to the territory of the palace is completely free, the doors are open from morning until late evening.
You can get there on foot or by metro to KL Sentral station.
National Mosque and Jamek Mosque
The National Mosque, unlike the more famous Jameka Mosque in tourist guides, modern building, accommodating at least 15 thousand worshipers at the same time.
The mosque is also interesting because its territory covers an area of almost 53.5 thousand square meters, filled with gardens, paths, gazebos. fountains and benches. The doors of the mosque open before sunrise and close after sunset. There is no need to pay entry, but clothing must be appropriate for the location.
The modern national mosque is located in the very center of the city, near the Kuala Lumpur KTM metro station (suburban line) and Pasar Seni.
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The Jameka Mosque or Masjid Jamek, as it is indicated on all maps, even those printed in Russian, is the complete opposite of the national one. Its building was built in 1909 by Arthur Hubbeck in an amazing mixture of colonial style and the style traditional for mosques in the Middle East.
No entrance fee is required; tourists have a certain time for visiting - from 8:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 16:30, daily. Of course, you need to dress appropriately for the location.
The mosque is located in the center, next to the metro station of the same name. Entrance from Jalan Tun Perak.
This place is very interesting, and it is not by mistake that it is included in all guidebooks in the list of attractions recommended for visiting in Kuala Lumpur.
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The shopping arcades were built in 1928 as regular market trading places for the sale of agricultural products, but now it is an endless interweaving of souvenir shops, flea shops, junk shops, craft workshops, thrift stores and “dubious places” where you can buy absolutely everything at a reasonable price. everything from antique jugs to refrigerators.
You can wander here for hours, so it’s worth stocking up on a bottle of water. The market is located near Independence Square, and it is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
This place will be interesting for both children and adults. Visitors here move through tunnels, while fish, of which there are over 5 thousand species, swim around them and above their heads.
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The aquarium is open daily, on weekdays it is open from 11:00 to 20:00, on weekends and holidays - from 10:30 to 20:00. Entry ends at 19:00. The cost of visiting depends on which halls will be inspected:
- RM35 to RM80 for adults;
- from RM25 to RM52 for children;
- RM25 to RM45 for seniors over 60 years of age.
The Kuala Lumpur Aquarium is located in the center of the map, literally a few meters from the Twin Towers.
Bird Park and other parks
The world's largest bird park, covering an area of about 8 hectares and home to more than 3 thousand species of birds.
The park is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00. The cost of visiting is RM 48 for adults and RM 38 for children. The park has a developed infrastructure with quite reasonable prices, so there is no need to worry about where to have lunch or visit sanitary facilities.
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The park is located near the Chinese district, on Jalan Cenderawasih. You can get to it on foot while walking, or by metro or bus 115.
There are a lot of parks in Kuala Lumpur, there is an orchid garden, a deer park and many other places where you can relax and admire nature.
Among them, it is worth highlighting the Botanical Garden and the large Central Park. The first will be of interest to all flora lovers, and the second is a traditional place for relaxation and entertainment.
Finding parks and gardens is easy; you don’t even have to open a map. While walking around the city center you will definitely come across them along the way.
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Museums
There are not as many museums in Kuala Lumpur as, for example, in Rome or Moscow, or any other European center. If time allows, then it makes sense to look into each one, but if there are sorely not enough hours, then it is worth highlighting the following:
- National Museum - open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, admission costs RM 5 for adults and RM 3 for children, people over 60 years old do not need to pay, close to the KL Sentral metro station and the stop of the free "red" city bus "GO KL".
- Ethnological Museum - open every day from 09:00 to 17:30, admission is free for everyone, and it is located opposite the building of the National Museum.
Kuala Lumpur is a very convenient city for travelers, because using transport to visit interesting places it objectively does not require transport. All attractions are concentrated in the center and you can leisurely get around them while walking along the streets.
In addition to the metro and regular buses, there are also free “red” routes, which are quite easy to navigate - each bus has a sign listing the stopping points.
All this makes your stay in Kuala Lumpur very comfortable and full of only positive emotions.
The most important, but far from the only attractions of Kuala Lumpur are the Petronas and Menara Towers, Bird and Butterfly Parks, numerous Mosques and Temples, as well as China Town and Little India... We will describe 24 attractions of Kuala Lumpur with photos and videos!
- Kuala Lumpur is one of the youngest and most dynamically developing cities in Asia. Having begun its history just a century and a half ago in 1857, Kuala Lumpur is now the capital and economic center of Malaysia with a population of 2 million people.
- The name Kuala Lumpur literally translates as "dirty mouth" because Kuala Lumpur was founded by Chinese tin miners at the confluence of two rivers: Gombak and Klang.
- Locals, and many tourists, simply call Kuala Lumpur KL. This abbreviation has become no less familiar than LA (Los Angeles) or NY (New York) in the USA
- The most complete and detailed information on the attractions of Malaysia can be obtained on the Official Website of Tourism Malaysia
For this article, we have chosen, in our opinion, the main 24 attractions of Kuala Lumpur, plus we have prepared two bonuses at the end of the article.
20 of these attractions are located within a two-kilometer radius of KL China Town. It is with this landmark of Kuala Lumpur that we will begin...
Chinatown China Town
China Town Chinatown is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, one metro stop from KL Sentral. Pasar Seni metro station is nearby. From here, most of Kuala Lumpur's attractions are no more than 2 kilometers away. IN Chinatown China Town You will find the most inexpensive hotels, a colorful market, Chinese restaurants, an indescribable atmosphere and thousands of red lanterns.
Petronas Twin Towers
The Petronas Twin Towers are the landmark of Kuala Lumpur. The height of the two 88-story twin towers is 452 meters. Until 2004, the Petronas Towers were the tallest in the World! At the level of the 41st floor, between the towers there is a Sky Bridge with an observation deck. The Petronas Towers houses the KLCC business center, offices of the world's largest companies, the Suria shopping center, concert, exhibition and conference halls, restaurants... The observation decks on the 41st floor (Sky Bridge), as well as on the 86th floor offer stunning views of Kuala -Lumpur. It is better to book tickets in advance as the attraction is very popular. At the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers lies Kuala Lumpur Central Park.
- Opening hours: 9:00 to 21:00 Tuesday to Sunday
- Admission fee for an adult: 80 ringgit (17.25 euros), for children: 30 ringgit (6.50 euros)
Central Park Kuala Lumpur
KL Central Park, located at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers, is a fragrant, very well-kept garden with walking alleys, lakes and fountains. It's nice to stroll here in the shade of the trees, escaping the heat in the very center of Kuala Lumpur. Interesting feature Central Park Kuala Lumpur is a large fountain-pool in which children can freely frolic, play and swim!
- Visit is free
Aquaria KLCC
Aquaria KLCC is located at the base of the Petronas Towers on the ground floor shopping center Suria. Aquaria KLCC is one of the largest aquariums in the world with a 90-meter glass tunnel. At Aquaria KLCC you will find a huge variety of underwater creatures, including sharks, two-meter Brazilian arapaima, giant turtles and many others. Here you can watch piranhas feeding and divers swimming with sharks.
- Opening hours: 10:30 to 19:00
- The cost of an adult ticket is 50 ringgit (10.75 euros), a child ticket is 40 ringgit (8.60 euros), for a pensioner - 30 ringgit (6.50 euros)
Petrosains Science Discovery Center
A research center-museum located in the Petronas Towers, where it will be interesting and fun for both adults and young children. In this attraction you can touch any exhibit, examine the mechanisms, study the layouts and press any buttons...
- Opening hours: from 9:30 to 16:00 on weekdays, until 17:00 on weekends
- The cost of an adult ticket is 25 ringgit (5.40 euros), a child ticket is 15 ringgit (3.25 euros), and a teenager ticket is 20 ringgit (4.30 euros). Family ticket (2+2) - 50 ringgit (10.75 euros)
Ferris wheel Eye of Malaysia The Eye of Malaysia
The huge Ferris wheel, the Eye of Malaysia, built in 2007 over Lake Tasik Titiwangsa, is another symbol of Kuala Lumpur. The Eye of Malaysia offers beautiful panoramic views of the lake, Kuala Lumpur and the Petronas Towers. Or, it opened... The wheel was either removed completely, or moved to another place. We didn't find him(
TV tower Menara Tower
The Menara Tower is the fifth tallest TV tower in the world. Its height is 421 meters. From the observation deck of this attraction, located above that on the Sky Bridge, the view is no worse than from the Petronas Twin Towers. There are restaurants and shops at the observation deck and at the base of Menara Tower. At the base of the tower there is a small Oceanarium, which is interesting to visit with children. The Menara Tower itself rises on top of a hill in the middle of the forest of one of the oldest nature reserves in Malaysia.
- Opening hours: 9:30 to 21:30 daily
- The cost of an adult ticket is 49 ringgit (10.50 euros), a child ticket is 29 ringgit (6.25 euros). Family ticket (2+2) - 138 ringgit (29.75 euros)
Old railway station
The Old Railway Station building, built back in 1910 by the British, is a beautiful monument of architecture in the Moorish style. In 1986, the departure of long-distance trains was transferred to the new station, leaving only commuter trains at the old station. The old station building has been restored and the luxurious Heritage Station Hotel is located within its walls. The Old Railway Station building will serve as a route for tourists from the Pasar Seni metro station in Chinatown towards the Masjid Negara National Mosque and the Taman Tasik Perdana Botanical Park.
- Visit is free
Botanical Park Taman Tasik Perdana
Taman Tasik Perdana or Lake Park is nine hectares of both pristine jungle and immaculately manicured lawns. Taman Tasik Perdana Park, located around an artificial lake, includes attractions such as Bird and Butterfly Parks, Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens, and Deer Park...
- Visit is free
Bird Park
The Bird Park is an incredibly beautiful, very large Park, where a huge number of birds live in conditions as close as possible to the real ones: in a forest with lakes and waterfalls... Birds here fly under nets stretched over the park, they are not at all afraid of visitors and boldly come to meet them, which brings unspeakable delight to both children and adults! This attraction of Kuala Lumpur is simply a must-see! Where else will you see such a variety of birds, allowing themselves to be stroked without exaggeration? Where else in one place can you feed two-meter ostriches, meet peacocks, storks, hornbills, huge pelicans or small parrots, and also see chicks hatching from eggs?
I repeat, the Park is huge: stock up on water and get ready for a serious test of leg endurance.
- Opening hours: from 9:00 to 18:00 daily
- Adult ticket price: 48 ringgit (10.35 euros), child ticket: 38 ringgit (8.20 euros)
Butterfly Park
Butterfly Park is another must-see Park in Kuala Lumpur. It is located near the Bird Park and is ready to literally amaze you and your children. In a unique Park with a recreated atmosphere tropical forest More than 6,000 butterflies live in their natural habitat. In addition, there is a Museum of Insects, which, in addition to butterflies, are also abundant here: beetles, spiders and scorpions in assortment!
- Opening hours: from 9:00 to 18:00 daily
- The cost of an adult ticket is 20 ringgit (4.30 euros), a child ticket is 10 ringgit (2.15 euros)
Orchid Garden and Hibiscus Garden
These gardens are also located within the Taman Tasik Perdana Park. About 1000 species of orchids and hibiscus will surprise you with a variety of colors and shades! Hibiscus, by the way, is the national flower of Malaysia.
- Opening hours: from 9:00 to 18:00 daily
- Visit is free
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a Gallery dedicated to Kuala Lumpur and its history. The detail and scale of the city layouts are amazing here. Near the Gallery you can take a photo next to the big red letters I love KL. The gallery is located near the central Merdeka square.
- Opening hours: 9:00 to 18:30 daily
- Visit is free
Merdeka Square
Merdeka Square or Independence Square is where the Malaysian flag flies from the world's tallest 100-meter flagpole, heralding Malaysia's independence in 1957. Once upon a time, the English colonialists played cricket on this field.
Palace of Sultan Abdul Samad
The Moorish-style Sultan Abdul Samad Palace building was erected by the British in 1897 and is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments in Malaysia. The domes of the Palace and the forty-meter clock tower are very beautifully illuminated at night.
Royal Palace Istana Negara
Istana Negara Palace is the luxurious official residence of the King of Malaysia. Here you can watch the changing of the guard at the entrance every day, but admiring the territory of the Palace with gardens and lakes is not allowed to mere mortals...
Masjid Jamek Mosque
Jamek Mosque is the oldest mosque in Malaysia, built in 1909 in a historical place - at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers, where the construction of Kuala Lumpur began. The Jamek Mosque is very beautiful and airy, and its appearance against the backdrop of skyscrapers is contrasting and colorful!
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Mosque
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan is located a little away from other attractions, but nevertheless it is definitely worth a visit. This one of the most beautiful and largest Mosques in Malaysia can accommodate 17,000 people! It was built recently and is very similar in appearance to the Turkish Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
National Mosque Masjid Negara
Mosque Negara was built in 1965 and is the national Mosque of Malaysia. The very original and modern octagonal dome of the mosque can accommodate 8,000 people. Masjid Negara has become a symbol of an independent and progressive Malaysia. It is located almost at the entrance to Taman Tasik Perdana Park not far from the Old Railway Station. You won’t be able to pass by it when heading to the Bird or Butterfly Park...
- Visit is free
Sri Mahamariammam Temple
Sri Mahaariammam Temple is a very beautiful and exquisitely decorated ancient Hindu temple built in the late 19th century. It is located in Chinatown very close to the Pasar Seni metro station, being the center of worship for most people from India and other countries.
Thean Hou Temple
Thean Hou Temple or the Temple of the Goddess of Mercy is the largest Buddhist Temple, built according to all the rules of Feng Shui. It stands out for its original Chinese design and many red lanterns. Buddhist religious center in Kuala Lumpur.
Karst caves Batu Caves
Located 14 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves are a cult pilgrimage site for Hindus. The caves are over 400 million years old, and the complex itself is the largest Hindu shrine outside of India! A peculiar natural and religious attraction... Batu Caves are three caves, the main one, Temple Cave, is reached by a staircase of 272 steps! Just below the Temple Cave is the Dark Cave, which is a two-kilometer passage with stalactites... The third cave is a gallery with Hindu statues. At the foot of the stairs stands a gilded forty-meter statue of the son of Shiva - an object of worship for Hindus.
Don't miss the annual late-winter festival here, famous for its bloody rites and pilgrims piercing their tongues and cheeks in a religious trance. More than a million pilgrims come to the festival every year!
National Zoo Zoo Negara
Zoo Negara is Malaysia's largest national zoo, located in the northern suburbs of Kuala Lumpur. You can get there by a suitable train from KL Sentral station. The territory features a huge number of animals, a bird section and an aquarium. Many animals move freely around the zoo. A free shuttle bus runs around Zoo Negara.
- Opening hours: from 9:00 to 17:30 on weekdays and until 22:30 on weekends
- Ticket price for adults is 15 ringgit (3.25 euros), for children - 10 ringgit (2.15 euros)
Little India Quarter
The official name of the Indian district in Kuala Lumpur is Brickfields. It is located almost close to the KL Sentral station and signs lead from the station to Little India. It's worth taking a walk through Little India for the unique flavor, Indian saris (national women's clothing), CDs with Indian music or cinema, and restaurants with Indian cuisine...
Tourist buses in Kuala Lumpur
If you do not want to move around the city on your own from attraction to attraction on foot or by car, public transport ,
Tourist buses from two companies operate in Kuala Lumpur:
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW
It is important to take into account the fact that all tourist buses do not move in both directions, but in one direction; accordingly, it will take a very long time to travel to the previous stop on the route along the entire bus route.
- KL Hop-On Hop-Off Buses
Don’t look for green buses on the city streets - they are all multi-colored (green, yellow, blue, red...) . The KL Hop-On Hop-Off bus makes 23 stops, passing over forty attractions!
Along the route, you can use an audio guide in one of 9 languages (Russian was not available at the time of writing). Movement interval: every 20-30 minutes from 09:00 to 20:00.
KL Hop-On Hop-Off buses charge a fee. A 24-hour ticket costs 45 ringgit (9.70 euros) for an adult and 24 ringgit (5.20 euros) for a child, student or senior citizen. A 48-hour ticket costs 79 ringgit (17 euros) for an adult and 43 ringgit (9.25 euros) for a child, student or senior citizen. For children under 5 years old - travel is free. For residents of Malaysia, tickets are more than 2 times cheaper. The ticket includes an unlimited number of landings along the route during the paid time.
- GO KL City Buses
GO Buses KL City Bus - Very Decent Free an alternative to the previous advertised option. Buses travel along four routes every 5-15 minutes from 6:00 to 23:00 (on Friday and Saturday until 01:00).
We loved Kuala Lumpur! A very unusual mixture of Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu cultures... Kuala Lumpur is an interesting, colorful and colorful city that has grown from oblivion over 150 years and is striving, together with Malaysia, into a modern, highly cultural and high-tech future...
During our two two-day visits to Kuala Lumpur during this Travel in Asia, it was impossible to visit all the attractions we listed. Accordingly, this article will be supplemented with links and information from our trips.
In the meantime, I suggest you finally watch this amazing time lapse video "Kuala Lumpur Day-Night" from Robert Whitworth:
Hi all! Having examined almost all the sights of Kuala Lumpur in three days, this is the conclusion I made: besides the Petronas Twin Towers, it turned out that there is a lot more that you simply need to see in Kuala Lumpur! And, in my opinion, these places are no worse than the famous high-rise buildings. I divided all the interesting attractions into groups, which can be seen by their content.
What to see around Kuala Lumpur
I thought that to see something in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, you need to travel far. It turned out that all attractions are accessible by public transport and can be reached very easily and quickly.
Batu Caves
I learned about this attraction of Malaysia almost on the eve of our visit, and immediately realized that the first thing I wanted to do was see the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur. That's what we did! Batu Caves is a complex of Indian temples in Malaysia, located in caves near the city. For those who are interested in the details, I wrote an extensive one in which you will learn how to get there, what to look for and what to see in the caves in Kuala Lumpur. A must visit!
The new capital of Malaysia is Putrajaya
Putrajaya is a young city, only about two decades old. The Malaysian government is located here, there are also majestic oriental-style buildings, many flowering gardens, but no people! Such a ghost town! For detailed information, read. This is a must see when traveling to Kuala Lumpur! When will you visit the capital of the future again?
City landmarks of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Petronas Towers and ParkKLCC
Let them be in first place among the attractions of Kuala Lumpur, because many people go to this city just to look at the main skyscrapers in Malaysia. The tallest twin towers in the world are an undeniably impressive sight, and the modern park among the skyscrapers is very cozy and unusual. In the evening you can watch the most fascinating show of singing fountains in Kuala Lumpur. You can read one of our articles.
The Menara TV Tower is the 6th largest in the world. We haven’t climbed it, but we have a great desire to do so in the future. After all, experienced people say that from there there are magnificent views of the surrounding area and the Petronas Towers. The Menara TV Tower is visible from almost everywhere.
[Already been here, I’ll write an article in the future]
Perdana Botanical Garden and National Monument
On the territory of the Perdana Botanical Garden there is an orchid garden, a hibiscus garden, a deer park, a bird park, and a butterfly park. Because We are not particularly keen on the animal world in captivity, we have not gone there. But I think many will be interested.
The Perdana Botanical Garden is adjacent to the National Monument (Tugu Negara). On the way to it we saw a nice fountain, thanks to which we managed to freshen up a little:
National Monument (Tugu Negara):
Here is the place of remembrance of those who died for the freedom of Malaysia:
Sights of Kuala Lumpur city center in Malaysia
I wrote briefly about previous interesting things, because... our corresponding detailed articles already exist for them (or the place has not been studied by us). And now there will be a more succinct description with many photos so that you can see the rest of the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Most of them are concentrated in the heart of the central city of Malaysia and these attractions are within walking distance of each other. We lived very close, I wrote about this. I will put marks on the map of Malaysia so that it is convenient to see where the main attractions of Kuala Lumpur are located:
In the city center there is Merdeka Square, from which we will start:
On this square on August 31, 1957. Malaysia's independence from Great Britain was declared.
The flagpole is 100m high and is one of the tallest in the world:
Around Merdeka Square there are beautiful Moorish-style buildings.
We approached the city gallery. In itself, the gallery was not of particular interest to us, but it would be a sin not to take a photo with the nearby “I love Kuala-Lumpur”:
Also not far from Merdeka Square is the old Masjid Jamek mosque, built in 1909:
We decided to look there. The interior is very modest. And my opinion is that this is how it should be: clean and tidy. And why is there inappropriate pathos and feigned luxury in churches?
Small but nice square with a clock:
In the same area there is a beautiful old station building:
One evening while walking we saw a Christian temple:
Ethnic neighborhoods of Kuala Lumpur
In Kuala Lumpur there are three ethnic neighborhoods, which I consider a landmark and highly recommend seeing. These are Chinese China Town, Indian Little India (Brickfields) and Malay Village.
I won’t write much about this here, because... Perhaps in the future I will dedicate a separate post for this.
So, Chinatown where we lived. Here, for the first time, I came into such close contact with the culture of the Middle Kingdom (if you don’t take into account my backpack 🙂). To be honest, initially we had a rather disgusting attitude towards the Chinese and everything Chinese. I was only able to take photos of the flashlights. Otherwise, I quickly rushed past counters and cafes, afraid to even glance at the window display of something Chinese-edible. But in vain, being in Singapore, we had the opportunity to try food a la “made in China”. In principle, what we tried turned out to be quite tasty and edible.
I was extremely curious here. Yes, I watched a lot of Indian films as a child, and I was incredibly interested in touching a piece of India, trying national dishes, looking at dressed-up women in saris, watching Indians eat with their hands, making sure that lovers in the streets weren’t singing about great river Ganga :)
Malay village. In the center of Kuala Lumpur, not far from the Petronas Towers, there is a real Malay village (Kampong Bahru area). Here you can taste the cuisine of the Malay community.
When preparing for your trip to Kuala Lumpur, I recommend reading this article on how you can save on housing:
Sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur
