Right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, lies a structure that has come to be the symbol of Malaysia. Rising to 1,483 ft., the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers represents strength and grace. Take a trip up to the double-decker sky bridge build between the towers which boasts of a spectacular view of Kuala Lumpur.
Built on a hill at 515m above sea level, the KL Tower is a 421m high telecommunications and broadcasting tower. This tower has an observatory deck from where you can enjoy a bird's eye view of the city and it also houses a revolving restaurant.
Located at Bukit Kiara, the National Science Centre inspires minds which are scientifically and technologically inclined. This green dome-shaped building is a place where one can encounter many hands-on interactive science exhibits spread across nine different galleries.
It houses five galleries including a creative gallery and workshop, a resource centre, an auditorium and the gallery’s administrative centre. The National Art Gallery has a permanent collection of work by contemporary Malaysian artists and rotating exhibitions of Asian and international art, including photography.
Get exclusive up close access to exhibits like the evolution of fish, have a face-to-face encounter with enchanting marine animals and spectacular ocean reef at the Aqua Theatre, and get captivated by 150 different species of fish at the Underwater Tunnel.
As one of the largest bird parks in the region, the KL Bird Park houses over 5,000 birds, including the Sarawak Hornbill, birds of prey and rare jungle fowl.
Filled with over 6,000 butterflies from 120 species, the Butterfly Park is one of Malaysia’s most colourful attractions. Visit the souvenir shop from where one can buy local handicrafts and framed butterflies and beetles.
The palatial building of the National Museum is a creation of classic Malay architecture. There is an old locomotive, vintage cars and a replica of an ancient Malay Palace displayed within the museum’s premises which make for an amazing sight.
One of the most affordable ways to see the city of Kuala Lumpur, the KL Hop-on Hop-off bus is a vacationers dream.
A one-time, all-day ticket allows you to see Kuala Lumpur at your pace. Get on or off at any of the 42 major destinations that form the bus tour’s track.
Kuala Lumpur has its fair share of dining places, nightclubs, karaoke bars, discotheques and lounges.
There are also concentrated entertainment districts around Kuala Lumpur hotels in areas like Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bangsar, Petaling Jaya, Heritage Row, Hartamas, Ampang and Jalan Bukit Bintang.