Things we should not miss when in Kuala Lumpur


1. Batu Caves: This cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.it is located 13 km north of kuala lumpur, Malaysia. Rising almost 100 m above the ground, the Batu Caves temple complex consists of three main caves and a few smaller ones. The biggest, referred to as Cathedral Cave or Temple Cave, has a very high ceiling and features ornate Hindu shrines. To reach it, visitors must climb a steep flight of 272 steps.Lord Murugan Statue is the tallest statue of Hindu deity in Malaysia and second tallest statue of Hindu deity in world. You will find lots of south Indian food joint at the batu caves serving some amazing south Indian delicacies at a very cheap price. A plate of dosa is about 2 RM only.The most economical and easiest way of reaching here is by metro/local trains


2. Central Market: Central market is one of the most famous place for shopping for both locals and tourists located at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (Foch Avenue) Central market is a two storied shopping acrade built in 1888. It has number of small shops or stalls selling traditional as well as modern products. It’s a heaven for tourists, where you can buy arts, handicrafts, batik, traditional wear etc. Everything that your heart desires is available here. All at reasonable prices. You will definitely need a good bargaining skills to shop here :D

3. China Town: Chinatown or petaling street is one of the vibrant and busiest street in kuala lumpur famous for its street shopping and wonderful roadside dining experience at dirt-cheap price. The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien mee, ikan bakar (barbecued fish), asam laksa and curry noodles. Traders here are mainly Chinese but there are also Indian, Malay, and Bangladeshi traders

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4. Sunway Lagoon: Theme Park is located in Petaling Jaya. A thriving satellite town about 15km southwest of the Kuala Lumpur city centre. With a variety of watery rides on offer and plenty of dry-land activities too, there are few more fun ways to spend a day than cooling down at Sunway. Water slides that whirl and twirl, a manmade ‘river’ ride, a surf beach, a wave pool, a 360° revolving pirate ship the list of fun attractions at the 80-acre park is extensive. Built on the site of a former tin mine and quarry, when it first opened the highlights of this multi-zone theme park were its water slides and the world’s largest manmade surf beach. These days, it has expanded and encompasses a total of five different zones — the water park, Scream Park, Amusement Park, Extreme Park and Wildlife Park.



5. Petrona Twin Tower: When you are in kuala lumpur how can you miss these iconic jewels of kuala lumpur. Petronas Twin Towers were once the tallest buildings in the world. Now the world’s tallest twin structures, the 88-storey buildings were designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates with both towers joined at the 41st and 42nd floors by a 58 metre-long, double-decker Sky Bridge. Make sure you get your picture clicked woth these beauties


6. KL Bird Park: KL bird park is the worlds biggest open aviary with around 3000 birds from 200 species from all over the world. This bird park is doubled the size of the renowned jurong bird park of singapore. Most of its birds are free and accustomed to being around people. The free-flight, walk-in aviary have local and foreign birds, including the Indian blue peacock, with its colourful five-foot train, and the crowned pigeon, the largest pigeon species in the world. You cannot give this place a miss ☺