Guide to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, or KL as it’s known by locals, is the largest city and federal capital of Malaysia.

Top reasons to visit Kuala Lumpur

Architecture - old colonial influences, Malay Islamic and Mughal inspirations and modern skyscrapers all complement each other perfectly to form a compelling look for the city.

Kuala Lumpur has some of the world’s cheapest five-star hotels, impressive shopping districts, even better food and some of nature’s wonders less than an hour away.

Main areas of Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur tends to blur it’s satellite cities (Shah Alam, Klang, Ampang, Kajang, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Puchong) into the state of Selangor, which enclaves Kuala Lumpur, This huge metropolis is known correctly as ‘Greater Kuala Lumpur’ or ‘Klang Valley’.

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Top Attractions in Kuala Lumpur

• Petronas Towers (Twin Towers)
• Sultan Abdul Samed Building
• Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower)
• Telekom Tower
• Lake Gardens
• Batu Caves
• National Zoo of Malaysia
• Malaysia International Gourmet Festival
• Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week
• Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Shopping in Kuala Lumpur

• Shopping District -
• Shopping Centre - Berjaya Times Square, Sungei Wang Plaza, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Lot 10, Starhill Gallery, Ampang Park, Bukit Bintang, Mid Valley City, Fahrenheit 88
• Books - Kinokuniya Book Store, Silverfish Books, MPH Bookstore
• Crafts - Jendela, tenmoku Pottery Factory
• Chocolatier - Australian Confectionery
• Children - Carousel
• Clothing - Idress You Boutique
• Department Store - Carrefour
• Market - Central Market, Masjid India Bazaar, Imbi Market
• Outlet - Kenanga Wholesale City
• Skating - Cool Element Skate Shop

Eating in Kuala Lumpur

Good restaurants in Kuala Lumpur for local Malaysian cuisine are Interlude and Niwarna Banana Leaf Rice.

Recommended restaurants include Antipodean, La Bodega Deli, Albion, Songket Restaurant, Lemon Garden Cafe, Tamarind Hill, Kuala Lumpur Tower, El Credo, Hakka, Overseas Restaurant and Grand Imperial.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur

• Coffee - Feeka, VCR, Expressamente illy Malaysia
• Bars - Taman Budaya, Zeta Bar, Chinese Assembly Hall, Hakka Republic Wine Bar and Bistro, Bar Flam, Zouk, Never Mine It’s Yours, Ril’s Bar, Overtime, Tom, Gazebo, Absolute Chemistry
• Classy Bars with Views - Marini’s on 57, Sky Bar, Luna Bar
• Clubs - Movida, De-Lux Night Club, Wisma MPL, Sixty3, Gravity Club, Echo Club, Lobby Lounge, E2 Spa Club, Sunshine Bedz KL, The Beach Club, Gypsy Bar, Sultan Lounge
• Karaoke - Neway CEO Karaoke Box
• Live Music - No Black Tie, Alexis Bistro Ampang, Hard Rock Cafe, Taps Beer Bar, SouledOut Ampang, Six Inch Cafe, The Rabbit Hole, Backyard Pub Sri Haramas
• Museums - National Museum, Islamic Arts Museum, National History Museum, Museum Malaysia, National Planetarium
• Theatres - Bandaraya Theatre,
• Art - Craft Complex, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, National Art Gallery of Malaysia

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