Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide & Itinerary
Ready to Kuala Lumpur? In this Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide, we will focuses on KL’s attractions, restaurants, accommodation and a itinerary of 4 day KL trip. Hope this easy travel guide of Kuala Lumpur will help you to have less worry and more fun in the trip!
Length of Traval
It takes only 2 days (1 night) to visit the city centre; at least 3 more days are needed to travel the suburbs or theme parks around.
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Attractions in KL
There are many great places to dine and shop in Kuala Lumpur, but visiting attractions is also an important element in the travel.
To know more about the history of Malaysia, you can go to Malaysia National Museum and Malacca; Chinatown or Jalan Alor is the paradise for food-lovers! Here are some popular tourist attractions in and around KL city.
Attractions in City:
- Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menera Kuala Lumpur): There are three different experiences (observation deck, sky deck and sky box), 360-degree views of the Kuala Lumpur city. » Book tickets for the observation deck Klook
- Kuala Lumpur Tower Mini Zoo: small zoo but a wide-range of animals. Petting and feeding.
- Petronas Twin Towers: tourists’ favourite. The tallest twin bulidings in the world. You can go to the Sky Bridge on thr 41th floor and the observatory deck on the 86th floor.
- KLCC Aquarium: Asia’s longest transparent underwater tunnel, admire more than 5000 kinds of marine and land creatures; feeding performance done by divers, interact with starfish and sea cucumbers » Book Aquarium Tickets Klook
- Sky Bar in Traders Hotel: a rooftop bar, the best place to view he twin towers; nightly DJ , customers with children are welcome in the morning only.
- Central Market: originally a market selling vegetables and grocery, become a shopping mall now with lots of restaurants and stores.
- Chinatown (Jalan Petaling): lots of stalls during the day, a night market at the night.
- Jalan Alor: a dining street of Bukit Bintang area. Night food market with Malay, Indian, Chinese food selection, very busy.
- Malaysia National Museum: 4 exhibition quaters, featuring Malaysian history and economics, customs, tropical plants as well as animals.
Attractions Around KL City:
If you want to visit the attractions around Kuala Lumpur, you can join a 1-day local tour for tourists.
◊ Malacca Melaka (must-go!)
- UNESCO World Heritage
- an important trading port during the early years. The banks of the long and narrow Malacca River are full of old warehouses and fish markets.
- Colonial buildings: Stadthuys Red House, St. Paul’s Church, A’Famosa Portuguese Fortress, Porta De Santiago
- Maritime Museumof Malacca (Flora de Lamar) is a replica of the Portuguese ship.
- Traditional and local Chinese Temple: Chen Hoon Teng Temple
- about 2.5 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, suitable for a 1 or 2 days trip » Book a day trip to Melaka Klook
◊ Sunway Lagoon Park
- Malaysian ‘Disneyland’
- 6 Nickelodeon-themed parks: Amusement Park, Scream Park, Water Park, Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, Wildlife Park, and Extreme Park
- The world’s largest man-made surfing beach, the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, Asia’s tallest slingshot ride, Malaysia’s first interactive zoo
- Activities for family: climbing, bungee jumping, go-kart races, ATV driving, Thriller Theater.
- 45 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur, suitable for 1 day trip » Book tickets from Klook
◊ Genting Highlands
- summer resort on top of Mt. Ulu Kali, the average annual temperature is only 15 ℃
- Take the Awana SkyWay, the fastest and longest cable car ride in Southeast Asia
- Malaysian Night Entertainment City, suitable for family leisure vacation—children’s dream paradise, adults’ best resort
- The only legal casino in Malaysia
- About 1 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, suitable for a 1 or 2 days trip » Book Genting Highlands Day Trip Klook
◊ Selangor Firefly night
- Selangor Fishing Village
- One of the largest firefly colonies in the world
- Take a boat cruise along the banks of Kampung Kuantan where you can watch a stunning fireflies show
- About 1 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, suitable for a half-day trip » Book the Firefly Night Tour Klook
◊ Batu Caves
- Explore the myterious limestone caves , climb up the 272-step staircase with monkeys to the to Hindu temple and enjoy the panoramic city view
- About 30 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur, suitable for a half-day trip » Book a half-day tour of Batu Caves-Klook
◊ Cameron Highlands
- Agricultural Centre of Malaysia
- The hilltops are full of tea gardens
- Hike in the wild at reach the famous Iskandar Falls and Robinson Falls where you can cool down
- Visit tea factories, bee and butterfly farms
- Various tropical flowers and fruits farms, taste the fresh strawberries
- About 4 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, suitable for a 1 or 2 days trip » Book Cameron Highlands Day Tour Klook
◊ Putrajaya
- Green city that has taken years of planning
- The city of all government agencies – the administrative and politic centre of Malaysia
- About 40 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur, suitable for a half-day trip
Food in KL
Malaysian cuisine is the most varied cuisines in Asia. It is the fushion of different cultures and cooking methods. From strong-flavored Malay dishes to scented Chinese dishes to spicy Indian dishes. The most famous dishes are Bak Kut Teh, Hainan Chicken Rice, Nasi Lemak and Laksa.
Recommended restaurants:
- Nasi Lemak ( Malaysian coconut milk rice): Madam Kwan’s, Capitol Cafe, Old China Cafe
- Bak Kut Teh (pork rib in broth): Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh, Kedai Makanan Phang Yuk Bak Kut Teh, Restoran Ah Hei Bak Kut Teh
- Laksa (spicy noodles with chicken and seafood): restaurants in China town
- Hokkien Mee(stirfied noodles): Kim Lian Kee Hokkien Mee
- Ansi Ayam Hainan (poached chicken and seasoned rice): Nam Heong Chicken Rice
- Ikan Pari Bakar(grilled stingray): Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish
- More local delicacies: Lot 10 Hutong Food Court
Best Hotels in KL
It is popular to stay near Bukit Bintang as there are the big shopping malls, lots of hotel choices and restaurants. We suggest you some top rated hotels, from luxury to budget one.
Recommended Hotels:
- Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur City Center
Luxury, facing the Petronas Twin Towers, beautiful city view;
close to Pavillon Shopping Center, Lot 10 , Jalan Alor, Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC, all within walkable distance(10-20 mins)
Booking.com score: 8.3
Check price: Booking.com Agoda - Mercure Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade
Mid-priced, relatively new, with decent facilities, view of Kuala Lumpur Tower;
only about 15 minutes walk from Lot 10, Berjaya Times Square, Pavillon Shopping Center, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalan Alor
many Chinese restaurants, tea rooms and souvenir shops around, convenience shop just downstair
Booking.com score: 8.7
Check price: Booking.com Agoda - City Comfort Hotel Bukit Bintang
Budget, bright and tidy lobby, free usage of laundry and drying machine;
5 mins walk from the nearest subway station, 10 mins walk to Jalan Alor, Bukit Biutang, Sungei Wang Plaza
Many restaurants around
Booking.com score: 7.9
Check price: Booking.com Agoda
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Supermarket Shopping in KL
There are many special products in supermarket that you can buy or use as souvenirs. You can buy all the speciality in one go!
- White coffee: coffee beans roasted with palm oil but without sugar and wheat which are usually added in the process of black coffee beans. It is less bitter an less acdic than black coffee but wtih more charcoal flavor.
- Instant sauce / spice bag / instant noodles: Malaysia’s unique sauce such as Laksa, Bak Kut Teh; shrimp noodles are good too.
- Chocolate: unique flavors such as durian and Malaysian
- Ginseng
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4 Days / 3 Nights Kuala Lumpur Itinerary
Below is a Kuala Lumpur travel itinerary for 4 days. It includes visiting popular tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur, a two 1-day trips to attractions around KL. It can be a sample itinerary for you to have more travel ideas for your coming KL trip.
Day 1
Airport → Hotel Check In → Kuala Lumpur Tower → Mini Zoo → Hotel
» Book Airport Transfer or Airport Express Train-Klook
» Book Internet SIM card (Kuala Lumpur airport pick) – Klook
Day 2
Petronas TwinTowers → Aquarium → Central Market → Firefly Night Tour → Hotel
» Book the Firefly Night Tour Klook
Day 3
Local Day Tour
Day Trip to Malacca / Sunway Park / Cameron Highlands / Genting Highlands → Dinner in China Town or Jalan Alor → Hotel
» Book Sunway Park Tickets -Klook
Day 4
Putrajaya /Batu Caves → Airport
» Book Batu Caves Half Day Tour -Klook