What is Kuala Lumpur famous for?
Kuala Lumpur, also known as KL, is the capital of Malaysia. The city got the nickname because it was established near the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. Over the years Kuala Lumpur grew into a significant Asian city. KL is endowed with tropical forests, attractive sites, incredible theme parks and a thriving tourist economy. You can see both sides of the city, one is rustic and the other full of skyscrapers, tall and huge shopping malls, beaches, islands, magnificent architecture, bustling markets and vibrant nightlife.
Here are the best places in Kuala Lumpur
- Petronas Twin Towers: It is located in KLCC. These are twin skyscrapers standing 451.9 m tall. This double-decker sky bridge gives an awesome view of Kuala Lumpur.
- Menara KL Tower: Located within Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve. It is the 7th tallest tower in the world giving a panoramic aerial view of the city. It is 1,600 ft tall. It also has a revolving restaurant.
- Aquaria KLCC: It is one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia. It has more than 250 species of animals and 5,000 spectacular marine lives. It is spread over 60,000 square ft with a 90 m underwater tunnel.
- Chinatown: Also known as ‘Bargain Hunter's Paradise,’ is always brimming with shopping sprees. It is a major attraction for shopping buffs and foodies. One can also visit Buddhist Temples and art galleries.
- Batu Caves: Batu Caves is a collection of limestone caves and temples. It is a 400 million yr old shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan. To reach one has to climb 272 stairs.
- Sultan Abdul Samad Building: This is a heritage site built in 1897. The building glows up at night and houses the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia.
- Sunway Lagoon Theme Park: Theme Park has a water park and amusement park and offers many activities for a fun adventure trip to Kuala Lumpur.
- Jalan Alor: It is the busiest food-street extending over 500 m. It is heaven for foodies.
- Central Market: The market was established in 1918 as a wet market. One can shop here for handicrafts, local arts and souvenirs.
- Perdana Botanical Gardens: These gardens are home to more than 800 species of orchids spread in an area of 10,000 sq ft.
- Berjaya Hills: It is an island resort surrounded by lush green forests with stunning views, also known as Bukit Tinggi.
- Kuala Lumpur Bird Park: It is spread across 20.9-acre and is home to 3,000 birds out of which 90% are local birds and 10% are imported.
Airport in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International airport is about 45 km from the center of the city and has been built in Selangor. The airport is very big and remains busy all throughout the year. In terms of passenger traffic the airport is in the top thirty list of the world’s busiest airports
- Airport address: Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
- IATA code: KUL