Let's talk 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 look at 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 was drawn by chance, we did not have any train tickets or hotel vouchers. And if you book a hotel online, without wasting precious time looking 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 burdensome...
Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur
Tickets to Singapore can be easily bought at the box office at KLCentral, 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 a stone's throw to Merdeka Square. Not to say that this area made a stunning impression on me. Just cute, not really 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, then you will be thrown to the place, as was the case with us. Entrance to the park costs 48 rengit, plus you get a small discount to visit the aquarium - another attraction of Kuala Lumpur. The bird park, as the name implies, is a habitat for many bird species from various regions of the world. They are here in relative freedom and are not planted in cramped cages. The territory of the park from above, like a dome, is covered with a huge grid. "Fly the birds in the park, but you won't see freedom" - this is what the architect probably thought when he planned the site.
Singing peacock
Bird park characters
Aquarium and Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
If we started the theme of animals, then in Kuala Lumpur there is still a large aquarium. Probably, in such places, just like in the bird park, it is better to go with the whole family and with children, then there will be more impressions. But for me it was all rather boring. By the way, the ticket will cost you 50 ringit per person. If you have money, you want to spend it, but you don’t want to stare at animals, take a walk in the Central Market, also located in the city center. Here you can buy souvenirs for yourself and your relatives. A huge selection of various kinds of wooden knick-knacks, jewelry, oriental clothes and even huge carpets that cost like a flight from Russia to Malaysia. In general, there is a place to turn around for those who want to bring something in their suitcase to remember the country.
Petronas and Menara
Of course, talking about the sights of Kuala Lumpur and not mentioning the two buildings that are visible from anywhere in the city would be a particularly serious crime. Firstly, this is the Menara Tower (it is also called the garden of light, for the original illumination), 421 meters high, which is the seventh tallest tower on the planet. And the second miracle of the Malaysian capital is the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers.
Night Kuala Lumpur. Photo
Both are best visited at night. We were on the Menara during the day and it was a mistake. Nighttime Kuala Lumpur must be nothing compared to its daytime counterpart, although during the day the landscapes made you stare. Entrance to the observation deck costs 50 rengit during the day, 100 rengit at night, and New Year I have to pay all 200. But the biggest impression on me was made by the Petronas towers in the light of night spotlights. More than once I heard negative reviews from this grandiose structure, they say, just buildings, nothing special. I strongly disagree with this opinion. For me personally, the Petronases have become one of the highlights of all the time spent in Kuala Lumpur.
The Kuala Lumpur Aquarium is a small piece of the ocean right in the city center, not far from the Twin Towers.
At the beginning of the exposition, there are several small pools inhabited by crabs, starfish and other animals that you can touch with your hands and even hold without pulling out of the water.
Other aquariums are home to marine, freshwater, reptiles, and even spiders and scorpions. Most notable is the large aquarium, which you can crawl under and find yourself inside it by poking through the convex domed bottom. Nimble otters live in this aquarium, which, swimming up to the dome, somersault in the water right above the visitor. This is such an amazing sight that many spectators linger for a long time near this aquarium. Opposite the aquarium, there is a large poster calling for the protection of these wonderful animals and not to buy products from their fur and not to pollute the waters in which they live.
Botanical Garden
The Kuala Lumpur Botanical Garden, covering over 90 hectares, is the first major recreational park located in the city center. The park was created by the British Treasurer Alfred Wenning at the end of the 19th century as the official residence 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, the National Monument, the amphitheater, the lake of gardens, the 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, trade 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 crisp lines of the Malaysian capital's urban landscape and creates a wonderful oasis for city dwellers to relax.
The park was built in 1980, designed by the Brazilian architect Robert Burle Marx. The master showed considerable invention and made the park area a real work of modern art. The park is decorated with numerous sculptures and various fountains. Artificial constructions, connecting the seemingly incompatible - concrete and living plants, give the park a unique author's notes. 1,900 local trees and 66 palm trees have been planted in the park to create biodiversity, which in turn has attracted birds, including migratory birds. The alleys of the park are outlined by numerous coniferous and flowering shrubs.
The artificial lake in the park is crossed by a bridge, from the center of which excellent photos of the twin towers are obtained. In the middle of the lake there is a fountain, the main jet of which reaches a height of 42 meters.
A huge playground has been created for children, consisting of several complexes. There are also shallow pools where you can cool off on a hot day, cozy gazebos entwined with tropical greenery, and bright green manicured lawns. Great place to stay for people of all ages.
The Jamek Mosque is a fine example of Indo-Muslim architecture in Kuala Lumpur. Designed by British architect A.B. Hubbox, it was built in iconic place confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers in 1909.
Jamek Mosque served as the main mosque of 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 noise of the city. During the construction, stone of two colors was used - red and white. Due to this, the building looks unusually elegant. In addition, the architect did not stint on various elements of the external decor. These are open galleries formed by graceful lancet arches, and two high slender minarets, three large domes and many openwork turrets on the roof.
Tourists are not allowed to enter 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 the Muslim temple and take a photo for memory, then women should have their shoulders and head covered, the skirt should cover their knees, and men should avoid too short shorts. 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
Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Anglican church of the diocese of West Malaysia, the cathedral church of the episcopate. The church building is a fine example of colonial architecture brought here by the British in the 19th century.
The first building of the Anglican Church in Kuala Lumpur, consecrated on February 13, 1887, was wooden. Its construction cost just over $1,000. At that time, the Anglican community was small, so until 1893 a small building easily displaced all believers. By the way, the wooden church has survived to this day, and now it houses the headquarters of the Royal Malaysian Police.
The foundation 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, laid the foundation for the construction of the cathedral.
Over the century of its existence, the building of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary has expanded significantly, it has a wonderful organ created by the famous master Henry Willis. They say that this instrument has a completely unique sound. If you are lucky enough to visit Kuala Lumpur, you yourself 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. Its appearance was heavily influenced by 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, they are also the support for the main dome, with a diameter of 36 meters. The place of the preacher is decorated with suras - inscriptions from the Koran. A unique feature was added during the reconstruction to the sound design - the frontal speakers of the mosque are used to transmit all the sounds coming from the imam.
The entire complex of the mosque, 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
The famous Hindu temple complex Batu Caves is a colorful sanctuary of the Hindu deity of war Murugan, located in a cave, to which a tall climb leads, and a grandiose gilded statue of Murugan 42.7 meters high meets 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 most 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, 272 steps of which are surrounded by statues of various deities.
As you climb, you will be entertained by flocks of friendly monkeys begging for treats.
This is the main venue for the Hindu festival Thaipusam in honor of the god Murugan, which falls in January or February.
The sanctuary impresses with its size and stunning Hindu sculptures that can be viewed endlessly.
It is believed that Batu Caves has a very strong energy.
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Individual and group
Most of the sights in Kuala Lumpur are concentrated in the city center, so travelers have no difficulty choosing what to see and where to go.
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Outside the city are only the Batu Caves, which are a must-see. However, it will be very easy and convenient to get to them - on the Kuala Lumpur metro.
What should be seen first?
The main attractions of Kuala Lumpur, which 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 concentrated within walking distance, and it is easy to get to remote places using the metro services.
This is probably the most interesting of all the attractions in Malaysia. These are limestone cliffs filled with temple buildings, statues, labyrinths of caves, bridges, stairs and tunnels connecting them. All this very organically fit into the lush tropical vegetation. The age of the natural formation itself is disputed, but it is generally accepted that this place is more than 400 million years old. Of course, the rocks themselves, and not human buildings.
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This huge reserve, combining the creations of man and nature, got its name from the Sungai Batu River, located nearby. At the foot of the rocks, on the banks of this river, there is a small village of the same name, in which very friendly and hospitable people live. Here you can have a bite to eat and relax after a long walk through the caves.
The annual Thaipusam Buddhist festival, which Malaysia is known to the whole world, is held in this reserve complex.
You can explore the territory daily, between 7 am and 9 pm, you will not need to pay for admission.
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 10-15 minutes.
The caves are located just 13 kilometers from the center of Kuala Lumpur, if desired, they can be reached by taxi, rented car or by bus. If you choose 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 Street also follows the attraction.
A trip by metro will cost 2 RM, by bus 2.5, and a trip in a taxi will cost about 40 RM.
Petronas Twin Towers
As these skyscrapers are often called - Petronas, they are the hallmark of the whole country, its front photo frame. Moreover, the towers not only attract tourists, being placed on all the covers of booklets about Malaysia, but they are also the subject of public love and pride.
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The height of the skyscrapers at 88 floors is 451.9 m. An observation deck is open on the 86th floor, and at the 41st floor level there is a bridge connecting the towers in the air. In addition, the skyscrapers have an art gallery, theater and concert venues, several restaurants and cafes, and a shopping center. At the foot of the Petronos 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. A walk 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 cost of an entrance ticket directly to the skyscrapers themselves is 75 RM for adults and 35 RM for children.
Petronases rise in the very center of the city and you can reach them on foot from almost any area. You can also take a taxi or metro to the KLCC station.
TV Tower Menara
As you can see on any map of Kuala Lumpur with sights, the TV tower is located very close to Petronos. 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 was nicknamed the "Garden of Light". The cost of visiting depends on how many attractions and objects located inside will be viewed. On average, this is from 49 to 117 RM for adults and from 29 to 87 RM for children.
Menara is open every day from 9:00 to 22:00, entrance and ticket office from Jalan P Ramlee street.
The square where all important holidays are held and on which a lot of interesting museums, is located a few blocks from the television tower, and immediately after it begins Chinatown.
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Unlike the towering skyscrapers around, there is not a single modern building here, only colonial buildings. However, each building is painted 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 subway to Masjid Jamek station.
The official residence of the current monarch with a very interesting landscaping of the park. 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 the entrance to the territory at the palace is completely free, the doors are open from morning until late evening.
You can get there on foot or by subway to the KL Sentral station.
National Mosque and Jamek Mosque
The National Mosque, in contrast to the Jamek Mosque, better known in tourist guides, modern building, accommodating at least 15 thousand worshipers at the same time.
The mosque is also interesting in that the territory attached to it covers an area of almost 53.5 thousand square meters, filled with a garden, paths, gazebos. fountains and benches. The doors of the mosque open before sunrise and close after sunset. There is no entrance fee, but clothing must be appropriate for the venue.
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 Jamek 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 of the traditional mosques of the Middle East.
Entrance fee is not required, a certain time is provided for visits by tourists - from 8:30 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 16:30, daily. Of course, you need to dress appropriately for the place.
The mosque is located in the center, next to the metro station of the same name. Entrance from Jalan Tun Perak street.
This place is very interesting, and is not mistakenly included in all guidebooks in the list of attractions recommended for visiting in Kuala Lumpur.
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The mall was built in 1928 as a regular market place for selling agricultural products, but now it is an endless interweaving of souvenir shops, flea shops, junk shops, craft shops, second-hand shops and "dubious places" where you can buy absolutely everything from antique jugs to refrigerators.
You can wander here for hours, so you should stock 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 the tunnels, and around them and above their heads, fish swim, of which there are over 5 thousand species.
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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. Entrance ends at 19:00. The cost of visiting depends on which halls will be inspected:
- 35 to 80 RM for adults;
- 25 to 52 RM for children;
- 25 to 45 RM for seniors over 60.
The Kuala Lumpur Aquarium is located in the center of the map, just a few meters from the twin towers.
Bird Park and other parks
The largest bird park in the world, covering an area of about 8 hectares and home to more than 3 thousand varieties of birds.
The park is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00. The cost of visiting is 48 RM for adults and 38 for children. The park has a developed infrastructure with quite reasonable prices, so you don’t need to worry about where to dine or visit the sanitary facilities.
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The park is located next to the China District, on Jalan Cenderawasih. You can get to it on foot during a walk or take the 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 while admiring nature.
Among them, it is worth highlighting the Botanical Garden and the large Central Park. The first one will be of interest to all lovers of flora, and the second one is a traditional place for recreation and entertainment.
Finding parks and gardens is easy, you don't even have to open the map. While walking around the city center, they will definitely come across along the way.
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Museums
There are not so 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, but if there are sorely lacking hours, then the following should be highlighted:
- National Museum - open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, admission costs 5 RM for adults and 3 for children, people over 60 do not need to pay, near 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 does not require transport. All sights are concentrated in the center and you can slowly get around them, walking along the streets.
In addition to the metro and regular buses, there are also free "red" routes, it is quite easy to navigate them - 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 sights of Kuala Lumpur are the Petronas and Menara Towers, Bird and Butterfly Parks, numerous Mosques and Temples, as well as China Town China Town and Little India Little India ... We will describe 24 sights of Kuala Lumpur with photos and videos!
- Kuala Lumpur is one of the youngest and fastest growing cities in Asia. Having begun its history only a century and a half ago in 1857, now Kuala Lumpur is the capital and economic center of Malaysia with a population of 2 million people.
- The name Kuala Lumpur literally translates as "dirty mouth", since Kuala Lumpur was founded by Chinese tin miners at the confluence of two rivers: Gombak and Klang
- Locals, and many tourists, call Kuala Lumpur simply 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 sights of Malaysia can be obtained on the Official website of Tourism Malaysia
We have chosen for this article, 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 attraction of Kuala Lumpur that we will begin ...
Chinatown Chinatown
Chinatown Chinatown is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, one metro station from KL Sentral. Pasar Seni metro station is located nearby. From here, most of the sights of Kuala Lumpur are no more than 2 kilometers away. IN Chinatown China Town You will find the most affordable hotels, a colorful market, Chinese restaurants, an indescribable atmosphere and thousands of red lanterns.
Petronas Twin Towers
The Petronas Twin Towers are the hallmark of Kuala Lumpur. The height of the two 88-storey 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 will be a Sky Bridge with an observation deck. The Petronas Towers are home to the KLCC business center, offices of the world's largest companies, the Suria shopping center, concert, exhibition and conference halls, restaurants... Viewpoints on the 41st floor (Sky Bridge) and 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's Central Park.
- Opening hours: from 9:00 to 21:00 from Tuesday to Sunday
- Entrance 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 maintained garden with walking paths, lakes and fountains. It is pleasant to walk here in the shade of trees, escaping from the heat in the very center of Kuala Lumpur. An interesting feature Central Park Kuala Lumpur is a large fountain pool in which children can freely frolic, play and swim!
- Admission is free
Oceanarium 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 world's largest oceanariums with a 90 meter glass tunnel. In the Aquaria KLCC you will find a huge number of underwater inhabitants, including sharks, Brazilian two-meter arapaima, giant tortoises 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), for a child - 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, which will be interesting and fun for both adults and young children. In this attraction, you can touch any exhibit, explore mechanisms, study 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), for a child - 15 ringgit (3.25 euros), for a teenager - 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 Eye of Malaysia, built in 2007 over Lake Tasik Titiwangsa, is another symbol of Kuala Lumpur. From the wheel of The Eye of Malaysia, a beautiful panorama of the lake, Kuala Lumpur and the Petronas Towers opens up. Or, it was opening... Either the wheel was completely removed, or it was 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 of the Sky Bridge, the view is no worse than from the Petronas Twin Towers. There are restaurants and shops on the observation deck and at the base of the Menara Tower. At the base of the tower is a small Oceanarium, which is interesting to visit with children. The Menara Tower itself rises on top of the hills in the middle of the forest of one of the oldest reserves in Malaysia.
- Opening hours: from 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 building of the Old Railway Station, built back in 1910 by the British, is the most beautiful architectural monument in the Moorish style. In 1986, the departure of long-distance trains was transferred to the new station, only commuter trains were left in the old station. The building of the old station has been restored, and within its walls there is a chic Heritage Station Hotel. A pedestrian route will run through the building of the Old Railway Station from the Pasar Seni metro station in Chinatown towards the Masjid Negara National Mosque and the Taman Tasik Perdana Botanical Park.
- Admission is free
Taman Tasik Perdana Botanical Park
Taman Tasik Perdana Park or Park by the Lake is nine hectares of both untouched jungle and impeccably 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...
- Admission 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 to real as possible: in a forest with lakes and waterfalls... Birds fly here under nets stretched over the park, they are not at all afraid of visitors and boldly approach to get acquainted, which lead to inexpressible delight both children and adults! This Kuala Lumpur attraction is a must see! Where else will you see such a variety of birds, giving themselves petting without exaggeration? Where else in one place can you feed two-meter-long ostriches, meet peacocks, storks, hornbills, huge pelicans or small parrots, and also see how chicks hatch from eggs?
Again, the park is huge: stock up on water and get ready for some serious leg endurance testing.
- Opening hours: from 9:00 to 18:00 daily
- Adult ticket price: 48 ringgit (10.35 euros), child: 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 rainforest more than 6,000 butterflies live in their natural habitat. In addition, there is a Museum of Insects, which, in addition to butterflies, also abound: beetles, spiders and scorpions in stock!
- 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
- Admission is free
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a Gallery dedicated to Kuala Lumpur and its history. Here, the detail and scale of the layouts of the city are striking. Near the Gallery, you can take a picture next to the big red letters I love KL. The gallery is located near the central square of Merdeka.
- Opening hours: from 9:00 to 18:30 daily
- Admission is free
Merdeka Square
Merdeka Square or Independence Square is the place where the flag of Malaysia flutters on the highest flagpole in the world, announcing the independence of Malaysia in 1957. Once upon a time, the English colonialists played cricket on this field.
Palace of Sultan Abdul-Samad
The building of the Moorish-style Sultan Abdul-Samad Palace 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 mere mortals are not allowed to admire the territory of the Palace with gardens and lakes...
Masjid Jamek Mosque
The Jamek Mosque is the oldest mosque in Malaysia, built in 1909 in a historical place - at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers, from where the construction of Kuala Lumpur began. The Jamek Mosque is very beautiful and airy, and its view against the backdrop of skyscrapers is contrasting and colorful!
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Mosque
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan is a bit out of the way of other attractions, but 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 looks very similar to the Turkish Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
National Mosque Masjid Negara
The Negara Mosque was built in 1965 and is the national Mosque of Malaysia. A very original and modern eighteen-sided dome of the mosque can accommodate 8,000 people. The Masjid Negara Mosque has become a symbol of independent and progressive Malaysia. It is located almost at the entrance to the Taman Tasik Perdana Park near the Old Railway Station. You won't be able to pass it by, heading to the Park of Birds or Butterflies...
- Admission is free
Sri Mahamariammam Temple
Sri Mahamariammam Temple is a very beautiful and exquisitely finished 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 place of pilgrimage for Hindus. The age of the caves is over 400 million years old, and the complex itself is the largest Hindu shrine outside of India! A kind of natural and religious attraction... Batu Caves are three caves, the main one of which is the Temple Cave, which is led 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 is a gilded forty-meter statue of the son of Shiva - an object of worship for Hindus.
Don't miss the annual festival held here at the end of winter, famous for bloody rites and pilgrims piercing their tongues and cheeks in a religious trance. More than a million pilgrims come to the festival every year!
Zoo Negara National Zoo
Zoo Negara is Malaysia's largest national zoo, located in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur in the north. You can get to it by a suitable train from the KL Sentral station. On the territory there is a huge number of animals, a bird section and an aquarium. Many animals move around the zoo freely. A free shuttle runs around Zoo Negara.
- Opening hours: from 9:00 to 17:30 on weekdays and until 22:30 on weekends
- Ticket price for adults - 15 ringgit (3.25 euros), for children - 10 ringgit (2.15 euros)
Little India quarter (Little India)
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. Walking through Little India is worth it for the unique color, Indian saris (national women's clothing), discs with Indian music or movies and restaurants with Indian cuisine...
Tourist buses in Kuala Lumpur
If you do not want to independently move around the city from sight to sight on foot or by public transport ,
then in Kuala Lumpur there are tourist buses of two companies:
IT'S 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, respectively, it will take a very long time to go to the previous stop on the route along the entire bus route.
- Buses KL Hop-On Hop-Off
Do not look for green buses on the streets of the city - they are all multi-colored (green, yellow, blue, red ...) . The KL Hop-On Hop-Off Bus makes 23 stops passing over forty attractions!
On the route, you can use an audio guide in one of 9 languages (there was no Russian at the time of this writing). Traffic interval: every 20-30 minutes from 09:00 to 20:00.
KL Hop-On Hop-Off buses are chargeable. A ticket for 24 hours will cost 45 ringgit (9.70 euros) for an adult and 24 ringgit (5.20 euros) for a child, student or senior citizen. A ticket for 48 hours will cost RM79 (€17) for an adult and RM43 (€9.25) for a child, student or senior citizen. For children under 5 years - travel is free. For residents of Malaysia, tickets are more than 2 times cheaper. The ticket includes an unlimited number of landings on the route during the paid time.
- GO KL City Bus
Buses GO KL City Bus - very worthy free alternative to the previous advertised option. Buses run on four routes every 5-15 minutes from 06:00 to 23:00 (on Friday and Saturday until 01:00).
We love Kuala Lumpur! A very unusual mixture of Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu cultures... Kuala Lumpur is an interesting, colorful and picturesque city that has grown out of oblivion in 150 years and strives together with Malaysia to a modern, highly cultured and high-tech future...
During our two two-day visits to Kuala Lumpur during this Journey through Asia, it was impossible to visit all the sights we listed. Accordingly, this article will be supplemented with links and information from our trips.
In the meantime, I propose to finally watch the 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 what I concluded: in addition to the Petronas Twin Towers, it turned out that there is still a lot of things that you just need to see in Kuala Lumpur! And, in my opinion, these places are no worse than the famous skyscrapers. I divided all the sights of interest for acquaintance into groups, which can be seen by content.
What to see around Kuala Lumpur
I thought to see something in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, you need to travel far. It turned out that public transport runs to all the sights and you can get to them 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 want to see is the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur. 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 to visit!
The new capital of Malaysia - the city of Putrajaya
Putrajaya is a young city, only about two decades old. The Malaysian government is located here, there are also majestic buildings in oriental style, many flowering gardens, but there are no people! Such a ghost town! Read for details. This is a must see when visiting Kuala Lumpur! When will you visit the capital of the future?
City landmarks of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Petronas towers and parkKLCC
Let them be in the first place among the sights 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 a modern park among skyscrapers is very cozy and unusual. In the evening, you can watch the most fascinating show of singing fountains in Kuala Lumpur. In one of our articles you can read.
The Menara TV tower is the 6th largest in the world. We did not climb it, but there is a great desire to do it in the future. After all, experienced people say that gorgeous views of the surroundings and the Petronas Towers open from there. The Menara TV tower is visible from almost everywhere.
[Already been here, in the future I will write an article]
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 fond of wildlife in captivity, we did not go there. But I think a lot of people will be interested.
The National Monument (Tugu Negara) adjoins the Perdana Botanical Garden. On the way to it, we saw a pretty fountain, thanks to which we managed to freshen up a bit:
National Monument (Tugu Negara):
Here is the place of memory of those who died for the freedom of Malaysia:
Landmarks of downtown Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia
I wrote briefly about previous interesting things, because. there are already our corresponding detailed articles for them (or the place has not been studied by us). And now there will be a more capacious 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 from 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. Malaysian independence from Great Britain was proclaimed.
The flagpole has a height of 100m and is one of the highest in the world:
There are beautiful Moorish-style buildings around Merdeka Square.
We approached the city gallery. By itself, the gallery was not of particular interest to us, but it’s a sin not to take a photo with the nearby “I love Kuala-Lumpur”:
Not far from Merdeka Square is the old mosque Masjid Jamek, built in 1909:
We decided to look there. The interior is very modest. And my opinion is that it should be so: clean and tidy. And why are there inappropriate pathos and pretense of luxury in churches?
Small but cute square with a clock:
In the same area there is a beautiful building of the old station:
One evening, while walking, we saw a Christian church:
Ethnic quarters of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur has three ethnic quarters, which I consider a landmark and highly recommend to see. These are the Chinese China Town, the Indian Little India (Brickfields) and the 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 in which we lived. Here, for the first time, I touched the culture of the Middle Kingdom so closely (if you do not take into account my backpack 🙂). To be honest, initially we had a rather squeamish attitude towards the Chinese and everything Chinese. I only had enough for a photo of flashlights. For the rest, I quickly rushed past the counters and cafes, afraid even with one eye to look into the window of something Chinese-edible. But in vain, while in Singapore, we had a chance to try the food a la "made in China". In principle, what we tried turned out to be quite tasty and edible.
I was very curious here. Yes, I watched a lot of Indian films as a child, and it was extremely interesting for me to touch a piece of India, try national dishes, look at dressed up women in saris, watch Indians eat with their hands, make sure that lovers don’t sing 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 Baru district). Here you can taste the cuisine of the Malay community.
When preparing for a trip to Kuala Lumpur, I recommend reading an article on how you can save on housing:
Sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur
