Best Things To Do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  1. Shu- Jin Therapy Zone

    4.5 (451 Votes)
    Shu- Jin Therapy Zone

    Leisure, Spa

    Receiving a massage from the blind isn’t common, but it is cheap. The practitioners here are versed in multiple massage styles such as Thai and Malay, the latter of which, a deep tissue massage, is the more popular option. Focus is on your back and shoulders, reflexology massage, and traditional massage. Regardless of what you prefer, the pricing is by duration. Want to spend a coup...Read more
  2. National Planetarium

    4 (651 Votes)
    National Planetarium

    Planetarium , Architecture

    Malaysia's interest in space programmes is on the rise. This planetarium, then, is a measure to get people interested in space-related events and progress. There's a sense of carefully disorganised earnestness about the exhibits inside this Islamic architecture building. A grand staircase in the Lake Gardens leads you in to the doors. Inside, you will find: Replicas of ancient astronomical ob...Read more
  3. National Art Gallery

    4.4 (829 Votes)
    National Art Gallery

    Art Gallery

    Housed in a striking pyramid shaped building, the gallery has one of the best representative collections of Malaysia arts in thc country. There are about 2500 permanent exhibits spread out over three floors and seven galleries. Its main highlights are: The origami-shaped pyramid roof. The pretty fountain outside the gallery. Grafiti – a mural on the way leading up to the main entrance. ...Read more
  4. Chow Kit

    Walking Area, Market, Street Market, Shopping Center

    No one would call the Chow Kit district glamorous, but it’s got a cool street charisma. You’ll find it between Jalan Raja Laut and Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. Settled mainly by Indonesians, it also has a small African community now. It is famous for its markets, of which it has two, and for being a red light district. The Bazaar Baru Chow Kit (Chow Kit New Bazaar) is one of the city&...Read more
  5. Craft Complex

    3 (331 Votes)
    Craft Complex

    Art Museum, Exhibition , Workshop

    This museum was established with as much purpose to help support local artisans as to expose tourists to contemporary Malaysian craft. The are equal areas set aside of exhibitions and workshops, and a smaller shop area. Crafts usually cover batik, woodcraft, blowpipes, pottery and mengkuang. The atmosphere is pleasant, calm. Visitors may also try their hand at their own craft, guided by the art...Read more
  6. Taman Tasik Titiwangsa

    4.1 (3695 Votes)
    Taman Tasik Titiwangsa

    Outdoors, Garden, Park, View Point

    The lake gardens are a popular weekend green retreat for those who live in the city. It has standard city park fare: large lake ponds at the centre where you can canoe; jogging tracks and aqua biking facilities; food and drink vendors at the lake edges. In the morning you may find teams of joggers training for competitive events. There are also horseback riding facilities. Kids may enjoy the re...Read more
  7. Bukit Tabur

    4.6 (2754 Votes)
    Bukit Tabur

    Outdoors, View Point, Hiking Trail, Adventure

    This is the world’s oldest and longest quartz ridge. This is also Kuala Lumpur’s most popular spot for a hike. The hill itself is about 500 metres high, which may not sound like much, but it’s actually a dangerous hike. Numerous climbers and thrill seekers have been injured trying to climb it, for the view from the top is beautiful. The Kuala Lumpur valley is spread out below ...Read more
  8. Guan Di Temple

    4.3 (2865 Votes)
    Guan Di Temple

    Religious Site, Temple, Outdoors

    This bright, red-orange Taoist temple is dedicated to the Chinese god of war and literature. It was founded in 1888. The Chinese of the locality believe that the god’s pole weapon, the guan dao, is magical and those who touch it are blessed. Another way to be blessed is to lift the 59 kilogram weapon three times. It’s quite a pretty building: carved lions guard its entrance; the roo...Read more
  9. Templer Park

    Outdoors, Park, Picnic Spot, Bird Watching

    Just north of Kuala Lumpur is a 2 kilometre long valley called the Temple Park. It’s a popular picnic area, with multiple spots to settle down beside two flowing streams. There are some serene low waterfalls or cascades. It’s also a good spot for bird-watching. Entry to the park is clearly marked out along the trunk road to Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur. Local wildlife abounds in the park:...Read more
  10. Publika

    4.1 (449 Votes)
    Publika

    Mall

    This artsy-looking all is aimed to cater to mostly the young expatriate crowd in the locality. Steel and glass decorations hang from the ceiling, daylight brightens the mall through the skylight, spas and art galleries make for long hangouts, and the uniquely designed stores are unlike anything you’ll find in the rest of Kuala Lumpur. The stores are mostly high-end boutiques. Restaurants ...Read more
  11. Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve

    4.2 (1877 Votes)
    Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve

    Outdoors, Forest, Trail, Ecological Reserve

    A mere 9.3 hectares remains of an old, old forest in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, right below KL Tower. You wouldn’t guess it’s the oldest permanent forest reserve in the country. Today though, it serves as a surprise to KL Tower visitors. Originally gazetted in 1906, it’s seen war and illegal logging, both. Historically, it used to be the site of a fort, back when the land arou...Read more
  12. Sze Ya Temple

    4.3 (1125 Votes)
    Sze Ya Temple

    Religious Site, Temple, Historical Site

    Kapitan Yap Ah Loy founded the temple in 1864. The man dedicated it to Sin SzeYa and Si SzeYa, the two deities to whom he attributes his successful defence of Kuala Lumpur. It’s the oldest Taoist temple in the city. It’s a serene place. They say if you circle the main altar thrice, you’ll be blessed with good fortune. It’s not uncommon to find students at the temple, pra...Read more
  13. Kanching Rainforest Waterfall

    Outdoors, Adventure, Picnic Spot, Nature

    Another cool forest retreat from Kuala Lumpur! This little forest reserve is a local family favourite. It has a series of waterfalls, about 7, that drop about 200 metres in total. Each waterfall area is special on its own way. The first one is romantic, the one higher up are more suitable for bathing. The second one, called the Kapor Fall, has been carved into a natural swimming pool of sorts, ...Read more
  14. Asian Art Museum

    4.4 (82 Votes)
    Asian Art Museum

    Art Museum

    Museum of Asian Art is one of the lesser-known tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the heart of the city on the premises of the University of Malaya. Opened in 1980, today this museum has become home to thousands of ceramics pieces collected from Malaysia, China, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Iran, and Japan. It is also considered to have the largest collection of water vessels ar...Read more
  15. Bukit Gasing Reserve

    4.4 (371 Votes)
    Bukit Gasing Reserve

    Outdoors, Hiking Trail, Nature, Ecological Reserve

    Popular for being a green oasis in the centre of two heavily industrialised areas (Petaling Jaya and Kuala Kumpur), the reserve has some easy hiking trails to navigate to its top, about 160 metres above the sea level. From the top, you get nice views of a Hindu Temple, and a large communications tower. There are benches to rest along the easily hiked trails. The land used to be a rubber estate,...Read more
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