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Kuala Lumpur Holiday & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 |

A trip to Kuala Lumpur

Located on the Kelang and Gombak rivers, Kuala Lumpur is a bustling, modern metropolis with a truly multicultural ambience. KL, as it is generally known, is home to large Chinese and Indian communities which present their influences in the city’s fascinating architectural monuments, colourful festivals, markets and cuisines. Some late 1800s buildings are remainders of the British colonial past and contrast the sparkling skyscrapers in the business district. Kuala Lumpur’s international airport welcomes visitors from all over the world who will perceive a tolerant and civilised atmosphere in spite of the city’s evident ethnic diversity.

Flights to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is one of Asia’s most important air terminals and a major gateway into the country. It serves flights to and from a vast array of international and domestic destinations and boasts high-tech facilities and inter-terminal shuttle service links. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Kuala Lumpur try Ebookers. Although located approximately 80kms from the city centre, it offers brilliant transport links and can be reached by the speedy KLIA Ekspres in less than 30 minutes. Other options include taking the KL Transit train (35 minutes), an airport coach (1 hour) or a taxi.

Kuala Lumpur’s local transport system is extensive and consists of three different rail services, in particular the frequent Light Rail service (LRT) which is the most common way to explore the city. What cannot be accessed by train, can be easily reached by the plentiful buses or taxis.
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Sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur presents visitors an abundance of attractions, above all the city’s world famous Petronas Towers which provide stunning vistas from the 41st floor. The close-by Lake Gardens district is filled with sightseeing highlights such as the lovely Tasik Perdana lake. Lively Chinatown and Little India are great areas for exploring and feature a large variety of temples and museums.

Another popular place of interest is Merdeka Square in the centre of downtown KL where the country’s independence was proclaimed in 1957. Masjid Jamek is the city’s most imposing mosque placed amid a peaceful setting of palm trees. Further tourist attractions include Bird Park, one of Malaysia’s largest aviaries and Taman Orkid, KL’s magnificent orchid garden.

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Fun by night – eating, drinking and partying
Due to the city’s multiculturalism, visitors to KL can sample excellent cuisine from several different countries without having to travel anywhere. The various foods on offer comprise Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai and Indonesian and can be found in Chinatown, Little India and at Petaling Market. International cuisine is readily available around Bangsar and in the large shopping malls and includes Mexican, American, Japanese, Italian and French.

Lovers of classical music should not miss a concert by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra at the Petronas Towers, while the Actors Studio presents also contemporary performances of music, comedies and dance, some in English. Central Market hosts frequent open-air musical happenings.

KL has plenty of exciting nightlife entertainment options to offer such as innumerable bars flanking Jl Sultan Ismail as well as plenty of the city’s most popular nightclubs in the same district.

Fun by day – shopping and activities
A great number of visitors come to KL for the marvellous shopping opportunities, particularly at the big malls in the city centre such as Sungei Wang Plaza and Lot 10, or the more exclusive Suria KLCC. The chief food and clothing market is Petaling, while artworks and handicrafts can be acquired at Central Market.


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