City Overview & History
See all (8)Kuala Lumpur History
Kuala Lumpur was founded in 1857 by a group of miners searching for tin by…
Kuala Lumpur Today
In just one hundred years, Kuala Lumpur, or “muddy confluence” in Malay, has transformed itself…
Public Holidays-2009
Most of these dates vary annually. New Year’s Day Thaipusam Chinese New Year Chinese New…
Places to Visit
See all (14)Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Founded in 1998, this is a comprehensive museum dedicated to art in the Islamic world. …
Batu Caves
The Batu Caves lie thirteen kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur in the appropriately titled suburb…
Kuala Lumpur Tower
At 421m, the Kuala Lumpur Tower is the sixth largest telecommunications tower in the world. …
KLCC Aquaria
Located beneath the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, this aquarium features aquatic life and animals from…
National Planetarium
Space always holds a fascination for kids and they are sure to love this Planetarium…
Cosmo’s World
This is considered to be Malaysia’s largest indoor theme park. It has two sections: one…
Festivals
See all (14)Chinese New Year
For the Chinese, the New Year is the single most important event in the year.…
Megasale Carnival
All bargain lovers will feel as if they have reached bargain heaven when arriving at…
Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
The Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, the most important festival of the Muslims marks the end…
Deepavali “Diwali”
The Diwali festival or “festival of lights” illuminates Kuala Lumpur with spectacular firework renditions in…
Shopping Carnival
Kuala Lumpur’s Shopping Carnival is a calling for all shopaholics that bargain season has begun.…
Malaysia Fest
Get a taste of all the 13 Malaysian states in Kuala Lumpur during the Malaysian…
Transportation - Getting Around
See all (10)Driving in the City
Driving in KL is not as bad as driving in other South East Asian cities.…
Car for Hire
In order to rent a car in Malaysia, you need an international driving permit. Some…
Metro
These commuter trains have two routes which travel from Sentul to Port Klang and from…
Public Transportation
The public transportation system in Malaysia is inexpensive and efficient, though very crowded. Managed by…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
As always, when you are abroad pay close attention to the food you eat and…
Exhibition Halls
National Science Center
The National Science Center was built in 1996 as a way of promoting science and…
Masjids
See all (44)Masjid Al-ghufran
Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, Malaysia www.alghufran.com.my03-7728…
Masjid Al-mukarramah
Jalan Saga SD 8/1, Bandar Sri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia www.masjidalmukarramah.org
Masjid Jamek
Jalan Mahkamah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, Malaysia 03-9235 4848
Masjid Al-imam Al-ghazali Bandar Menjalara
Jalan 1/62a, Bandar Sri Menjalara, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, Malaysia
Hotels
See all (18)Chinatown Boutique Hotel
This is a new hotel located in the heart of KL’s Chinatown, opened in July…
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
This five star hotel chain is conveniently located near the shopping district and offers impressive…
Somerset Seri Bukit Ceylon
This hotel is apartment style and designed to attract families or individuals who work in…
Ascott Kuala Lumpur
This hotel is located in the center of Kuala Lumpur and is extremely close to…
Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur
This hotel is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, right next to the city’s…
Shopping
See all (11)Central Market
Known as the Art Deco Central Market, this vibrant bazaar has been around since 1936…
KL Arts Market
Because of its minimal frequency (held on the first Saturday of every month), the Kuala…
National Craft Complex
The National Craft Complex is not your ordinary local shopping complex because it allows you…
Central Market
Known as the Art Deco Central Market, this vibrant bazaar has been around since 1936…
Valentine Willie F.Art
Founded in 1996, Valentine Willie is one of KL’s best galleries. It has a calendar…
Restaurants
See all (15)Jalan Alor
By day, Jalan Alor is an ordinary street in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle (in what…
Hakka Republic
If you’re hankering for a burger in KL, look no further than Hakka Republic. Don’t…
Bijan
Since opening in 2003, the Bijan Restaurant has consistently been rated as one of KL’s…
Albion
British cuisine is not the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about Kuala…
Restoran Saray
Restoran Saray is about one of a dozen restaurants located on a funky strip referred…
Coliseum Cafe
Opened since 1921, the Coliseum Cafe is considered one of the oldest restaurants in the…
Organized Tours
Half-Day Batu Caves Tour
The Half-Day Batu Caves Tour takes you to one of the biggest attractions in Kuala…
KL Cultural Night Tour
If you want to explore the nocturnal side of KL, then hop-on the Cultural Night…
Half-Day KL City Tour
The Half-Day KL City Tour is a good take upon arrival because it gives you…