Kuala Lumpur

About Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur works well as a weekend break or as the starting point of a longer Malaysian holiday. Most of the main sights sit within a few train stops of each other.

Sample itineraries combine city landmarks with half-day trips to the Batu Caves or Putrajaya, and a food trail through Jalan Alor and Kampung Baru.

The city is warm all year with short afternoon showers, so indoor attractions and early morning starts help make the most of each day.

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Highlights

• Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC park
• Batu Caves colourful steps and cave temple
• Merdeka 118 and the KL Tower viewpoints
• Central Market, Petaling Street and Kampung Baru food walks
• Half-day trips to Putrajaya or Genting Highlands

Attractions and experiences

• Petronas Twin Towers

  The city's best known landmark, with a skybridge and an observation deck.

• Batu Caves

  A limestone cave temple about 30 minutes from the city by train.

• Merdeka Square

  The historic heart of the city, surrounded by colonial-era buildings.

• Thean Hou Temple

  A six-tiered temple on a hill with city views, especially colourful during festivals.

Good to know

Language

Malay, with English and Mandarin widely spoken

Currency

Malaysian Ringgit (RM)

Time zone

GMT+8

Best time to visit

All year round; December to February is slightly cooler

Flying time

Domestic – fly or drive from most Malaysian states