15 Best Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur

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   Petronas Twin Towers

   Landmark

   The Petronas Twin Towers defined Kuala Lumpur's skyline and held the title of world's tallest building until 2004, and the twin design, joined by a double-decker skybridge, still looks futuristic decades on.

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   KLCC Park

   Park & natureFree entry

   KLCC Park is the green lung at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers, a beautifully landscaped 20-hectare park that gives Kuala Lumpur's most famous towers their best vantage point.

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   KL Tower

   Landmark

   KL Tower (Menara Kuala Lumpur) is a 421-metre telecommunications tower rising from a forested hill, giving it an observation deck that's actually higher above sea level than the nearby Petronas Towers' skybridge.

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   Jalan Alor

   NeighborhoodFree entry

   Jalan Alor is Kuala Lumpur's most famous street-food strip, a single bustling lane in the Bukit Bintang district that transforms each evening into an open-air feast.

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   Aquaria

   Park & nature

   Aquaria KLCC is a large oceanarium beneath the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, right by the Petronas Towers, a well-designed aquarium spread over two levels and home to thousands of marine and freshwater animals.

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   Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

   Museum

   The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is one of the finest museums of Islamic art in Asia, a beautifully designed, light-filled building in Kuala Lumpur's Lake Gardens area, near the National Mosque.

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   SkyBar

   Sight

   SkyBar is one of Kuala Lumpur's most iconic nightlife destinations, perched on the 33rd floor of the Traders Hotel (now part of the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel).

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   National Mosque (Masjid Negara)

   Religious siteFree entry

   The Masjid Negara (National Mosque of Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur is a striking work of modernist Islamic architecture, a bold departure from traditional mosque design, built in the 1960s to symbolise the independent nation.

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   GO KL City Bus

   SightFree entry

   The GO KL City Bus is a free public bus service operated by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, designed to help tourists and locals navigate the city center efficiently.

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    Kuala Lumpur Sentral Railway Station

    Landmark

    Kuala Lumpur Sentral Railway Station, often called KL Sentral, is the primary transit hub of Malaysia's capital.

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    Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

    Religious siteFree entry

    Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is the oldest functioning Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, a riot of colour and intricate craftsmanship in the heart of the city's Chinatown, near bustling Petaling Street.

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    BB Park Bukit Bintang

    MarketFree entry

    BB Park Bukit Bintang is a bustling open-air market located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's shopping and entertainment district.

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    Lake Symphony

    LandmarkFree entry

    Lake Symphony is a nightly multimedia fountain show at the heart of Kuala Lumpur's KLCC Park, directly in front of the Petronas Twin Towers.

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    Petrosains Science Discovery Centre

    Museum

    Petrosains Science Discovery Centre is a cutting-edge, hands-on museum located on Level 4 of Suria KLCC, within the iconic Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur.

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    MikeBikes

    Landmark

    MikeBikes is widely regarded as the premier outdoor activity in Kuala Lumpur, earning a perfect 5-star rating from over 1,200 reviewers.

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