Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the national capital and most populous global city in Malaysia. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia, in terms of population and economy.
Rated as an alpha world city, Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia due to its position as the capital as well as being a key city. Since the 1990s, the city has played host to many international sporting, political and cultural events including the 1998 Commonwealth Games and the Formula One Grand Prix. In addition, Kuala Lumpur is home to the tallest twin buildings in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers, which have become an iconic symbol of Malaysia’s futuristic development.
Kuala Lumpur was ranked 48th among global cities by Foreign Policy’s 2010 Global Cities Index and was ranked 67th among global cities for economic and social innovation by the 2thinknow Innovation Cities Index in 2010. In May 2015, Kuala Lumpur was officially recognised as one of the New7WondersCities together with Vigan City, Doha, Durban, Havana, Beirut, and La Paz.
Kuala Lumpur is the sixth most visited city in the world, with 8.9 million tourists per year. Kuala Lumpur plays host to many cultural festivals such as the Thaipusam procession at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. Every year during the Thaipusam celebration, a silver chariot carrying the statue of Lord Muruga together with his consort Valli and Teivayanni would be paraded through the city beginning at the temple all the way to Batu Caves in the neighboring Selangor.
Climate & Weather
Protected by the Titiwingsa mountains in the east and Indonesia’s Sumatra Island in the west, Kuala Lumpur has a tropical rainforest climate , which is warm and sunny, along with abundant rainfall, especially during the northeast monsoon season from October to March. Temperatures tend to remain constant. Maximums hover between 32 and 33 °C (90 and 91 °F) and have never exceeded 38.5 °C (101.3 °F), while minimums hover between 23.4 and 24.6 °C (74.1 and 76.3 °F) and have never fallen below 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is one of the major airports in South East Asia. Built at a cost of US$3.5 billion in Sepang district of Selangor, it is located approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of Kaula Lumpur city centre and serves the Greater Klang Valley conurbation.
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Places Of Interest
Aquaria KLCC
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Aquaria KLCC Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Complex, Jalang Pinang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone : +60 3-2333 1888 The Aquaria KLCC is an oceanarium located beneath Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre within Kuala Lumpur City Centre in Kuala lumpur, Malaysia. Featuring 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2) in two levels with a 90-metre (300 ft) underwater tunnel, Aquaria houses over 250 different species and over … Continue reading Aquaria KLCC →
Batu Caves
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Batu Caves Selangor, Malaysia Phone : +60 1-300-88-5050 Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu (Batu River), which flows past the hill and also it is the tenth (Pattu in Tamil) limestone hill from Ampang. The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines … Continue reading Batu Caves →
Bukit Bintang
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Bukit Bintang Bukit Bintang stylized as Bintang Walk or Starhill, the latter being a translation of the Malay name is the name of the shopping and entertainment district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It encompasses Bukit Bintang Road and its immediate surrounding areas. The area has long been Kuala Lumpur’s most prominent retail belt that is home to many landmark shopping centres, al-fresco cafés, swanky … Continue reading Bukit Bintang →
Butterfly Park.
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Butterfly Park. Taman Tasik Perdana, Jalan Cendarasari, Kuala Lumpur, 50480, Malaysia Phone : +60 3-2693 4799 The Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is a large public butterfly zoo in Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a popular tourist attraction in the country. It is located adjacent to the Lake Gardens and the Bird Park. The butterfly park houses many species that are local to the … Continue reading Butterfly Park. →
Central Market
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Central Market Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia Phone : +60 1-300-22-8688 Central Market Kuala Lumpur is a main attraction in Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia.It is located at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (Foch Avenue) and the pedestrian-only section of Jalan Hang Kasturi (Rodger Street), a few minutes away from Petaling Street. It was founded in 1888 … Continue reading Central Market →
Farm in the City
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Farm in the City Jalan Prima Tropika Barat 2, Taman Prima Tropika, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia Phone : +60 3-8941 2099 Farm in the City is the place for visitors who want to enjoy a non-traditional zoo experience. It is a new Malaysian village themed petting zoo in Taman Equine, Seri Kembangan, between Kaula lumpur … Continue reading Farm in the City →
Genting Highlands
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Genting Highlands Genting Highlands otherwise known as Resorts World Genting, is a hill resort in Malaysia developed by Genting Group. The hill resort is at an average elevation of 1,740 metres (5,710 ft) within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia. Resorts World Genting is operated by Genting Malaysia Berhad (formerly known as Resorts World Bhd), which also operates Awana chain … Continue reading Genting Highlands →
Islamic Arts Museum
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Islamic Arts Museum Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, 50480, Malaysia Phone : +60 3-2274 2020 Source :iamm.org The Islamic Art Museum Malaysia was officially opened on 12 December 1998. The museum is located in the heart of Kaula Lumpur’s tourist belt amidst the lush greenery of Perdana Botanical Gardens and within walking distance to the National Mosque, Bird Park and National Planetarium. The … Continue reading Islamic Arts Museum →
Kaula Lumpur Bird Park
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Kaula Lumpur Bird Park KL Bird Park, 920, Jalan Cenderawasih, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone : +60 3-2272 1010 The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a 20.9-acre (8.5 ha) public aviary in Kaula lumpur, Malaysia. It is a popular tourist attraction in the country, receiving an annual average of 200,000 visitors. It is located adjacent to the Lake Gardens. The Bird Park houses … Continue reading Kaula Lumpur Bird Park →
Kuala Lumpur Tower
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Kuala Lumpur Tower Jalan P Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone : +60 3-2020 5499 The Kuala Lumpur Tower( Menara Kuala Lumpur; abbreviated as KL Tower) is a tall tower located in Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995. It is used for communication purposes and features an antenna that reaches 421 … Continue reading Kuala Lumpur Tower →
Lake Gardens
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Lake Gardens Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Lake Gardens, known officially as Perdana Botanical Gardens, is Kaula Lumpur ‘s first large-scale recreational park. Measuring 91.6 hectares, it is located in the heart of the city and established in 1888. Lake Gardens served as place of refuge from the hustle and … Continue reading Lake Gardens →
Little India ( Brickfields )
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Little India ( Brickfields ) Brickfields is a small to medium-sized town and residential neighbourhood (as well as an administrative zone) located just outside central Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia . It is known as Kuala Lumpur’s Little India due to the high percentage of Indian residents and businesses. Bricckfields has been ranked third in Airbnb’s list of top trending destinations. … Continue reading Little India ( Brickfields ) →
Masjid Jamek
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Masjid Jamek Jalan Tun Perak, Kaula Lumpur 50400 Phone : +60 2-274-6063 Built in 1909, Jamek Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Kaula Lumpur, Malysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River and was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback. The Masjid Jamek was built on the location of an old Malay burial place at the confluence of Klang and … Continue reading Masjid Jamek →
Merdeka Square
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Merdeka Square Jalan Raja, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Merdeka Square or Dataran Merdeka, is located in Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight (time: 12:00 AM) on 31 August 1957. Since then, Merdeka … Continue reading Merdeka Square →
National Museum
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National Museum Jalan Damansara, 50566 Wilayah Persekutuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone : +60 3-2267 1111 The National Museum is a museum located on Jalan Damansara in Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum is situated in close proximity to the Perdana Lake Gardens and it provides an overview of Malaysian history and culture. National Museum was opened on 31 August 1963, and it serves as a … Continue reading National Museum →
National Planetarium
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National Planetarium No. 53, Jalan Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone : +603 2273 4301 / +603 2271 4303 The National Planetarium is the national planetarium of Malaysia. It is a blue-domed structure situated on top of a hill in the Lake Gardens at Jelan Perdana, Kaula Lumpur. It is about 120,000 square feet (11,000 m2) in area. The National Planetarium … Continue reading National Planetarium →
Orchid Park
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Orchid Park Jalan Tembusu, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The orchid park is close to the bird park and the butterfly park and is worth spending an hour just looking around at the different colour blooms and displays. The Orchid Park houses up to 800 species of orchids. The garden comprises a semi circle … Continue reading Orchid Park →
Petaling Street
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Petaling Street Jalan Petaling, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone : +60 3-2032 5988 Petaling Street is a China Town located in Kaula lumpur, Malaysia. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists. The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien … Continue reading Petaling Street →
Petronas Towers
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Petronas Towers Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone : +60 3-2331 8080 The Petronas Towers and the Kuala Lumpur Tower dominate the skyline of Kuala Lumpur’s Central Business District. The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers , are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban … Continue reading Petronas Towers →
Sentral Railway Station
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Sentral Railway Station Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral) or Sentral Kuala Lumpur is a transit-oriented development that houses the main railway station of Kuala Lumpur. Opened on 16 April 2001, KL Sentral replaced the old Kaula Lumpur railway station as the city’s main intercity railway station. KL Sentral is the largest railway station in Malaysia. KL Sentral is designed as an intermodal transport hub. Most of Kuala Lumpur’s passenger rail … Continue reading Sentral Railway Station →
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
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Sri Mahamariamman Temple Jalan Tun H S Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone : +603 2078 3467 The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar (formerly High Street). In 1968, a new structure was built, featuring the ornate ‘Raja … Continue reading Sri Mahamariamman Temple →
Sunway Lagoon
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Sunway Lagoon 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan,Malaysia. Phone : +603 5639 0182 The Sunway Lagoon is a theme park in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It was officially opened on 29 April 1993 (17 September 1997). It is a multipark extravaganza, with 80 attractions spread over 360,000 square metres (89 acres; 36 hectares). It features rides in both the water park and … Continue reading Sunway Lagoon →
The National Mosque of Malaysia
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The National Mosque of Malaysia Jalan Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The National Mosque of Malaysia is located in Kaula lumpur. It has a capacity of 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres (53,000 m2) of beautiful gardens. The mosque was built in 1965 on the site of a church, the Venning Road Brethren Gospel … Continue reading The National Mosque of Malaysia →
Thean Hou Temple
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Thean Hou Temple 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone : +60 3-2274 7088 The Thean Hou Temple is a landmark six-tiered Chinese temple in Kaula Lumpur. It is located on a 1.67 acres (6,760 m²) of land atop Robson Heights along Lorong Bellamy, overlooking Jalna Syed Putra (Federal Highway). It was completed in … Continue reading Thean Hou Temple →