Places of Interest

Within Kuala Lumpur l Around the Kuala Lumpur area

Within Kuala Lumpur

The Golden Triangle, the commercial hub of the city, contains the Petronas Twin Towers and has a distinctive nightlife.

The Petronas Twin Towers were the world's tallest twin towers and second and third-tallest singular towers, standing adjacent to one of the busiest shopping malls in Malaysia, Suria KLCC.

The Menara Kuala Lumpur, currently the world's fifth tallest telecommunication tower, is located on the Bukit Nanas hill beside Convent Bukit Nanas.

Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) is the first convention and exhibition centre in Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (also known as KLCC) is another convention and exhibition centre in Kuala Lumpur. It is situated in the Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC area. Aquaria KLCC is also situated in this building.

Dayabumi a major landmark located near Masjid Negara. It is an office building.

Kuala Lumpur General Post Office is located next to Dayabumi.

Lake Gardens, a 920,000 square metre manicured garden near the Malaysian Parliament building, was once home to a British colonial official. They include a Butterfly Park, Deer Park, Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden and South-East Asia's largest Bird Park. (Bird park pics)

Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), was initially erected for the country's declaration of independence on August 31, 1957.

Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square/Merdeka Square), was the site of the lowering of the Union Jack flag and hoisting of the Malayan flag on the start of August 31, 1957. The square itself has historic association with its surroundings, namely the Royal Selangor Club, National History Museum and the architecturally Victorian-Moorish or 'Raj' influenced Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, a Victorian-Moorish railway station, was completed in 1911, and superseded by KL Sentral in 2001; it currently serves commuter trains only.

The Muzium Negara (National Museum) incorporates neo traditionalism into its architectural design.

The Masjid Negara (National Mosque), a post modernist mosque, was completed in 1965 and Makam Pahlawan (Heroes Mausoleum) the mausoleum of Malaysian leaders.

The Parliament House, a Malaysian federal government legislative building, was completed on 1963.

The Tugu Negara (National Monument) commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggles for freedom (principally against the Japanese occupation and during the Malayan Emergency of 1946-60).

The Istana Negara, official residence of Their Majesties the King and Queen.

The National Science Centre, located in Bukit Damansara.

The Federal Territory Mosque located along Jalan Duta.

Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, a gazetted small tropical forest located on the centre of Kuala Lumpur City.

Many of the largest celebrations of Chinese cultural festivals are held at the Thean Hou Temple on Robson Hill.

The Chinese Night Market area (Chinatown), Petaling Street, has recently undergone a makeover; the most notable feature is the new covered walkway.

Mid Valley Megamall, one of the largest shopping malls(situated in Bangsar).

Bukit Bintang, the ultimate shopping and entertainment experience in the Golden Triangle.

Berjaya Times Square, the largest shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur.

The Mall is the main shopping complex near Putra World Trade Centre.

Kuala Lumpur's Central Market, which was once the city's wet market, offers an assortment of arts and craft merchandise, varying from antiques and paintings to souvenirs and clothing. It is also known as Pasar Seni in Malay.

Trendy nightclubs, bars and lounges, such as Hard Rock Cafe, Zouk and Thai Club are located within and around Jalan P.Ramlee, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang.

For those seeking to tantalize their tastebuds or just want to have a great night out, Heritage Row in Jalan Doraisamy provides the perfect balance of chic restaurants, nightclubs and bars.

Brickfields, Jalan Masjid India and Lebuh Ampang are 'Little India's spread around KL showing Indian presence in KL. You can come here for great Indian food and shopping.

Hindu temples such as Sri Mahamariamman temple near Central Market and Sri Kandaswamy Kovil in Brickfields