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Bukit Bintang
0.7 miles from downtown
Lot 10, Imbi Plaza, Sungei Wang, BB Plaza, Fahrenheit, Starhill and Pavillion ... high-end and mid-range, the gang’s all here – at least in terms of big malls, all of which run the gamut from tired to tasteful. Don't miss the Bintang Walk Streets for amazing street food, or Cosmo’s World Theme Park in Berjaya Times Square for kid-friendly fun.
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Downtown Kuala Lumpur
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KL city center is an amalgamation of all things commercial. It's filled with soaring skyscrapers that symbolize the capital's wealth and power, like the Petronas Twin Towers and the KL Tower. Yet there's also a softer side. Families stroll in Taman Tasik Perdana, children play in Butterfly Park and the health-conscious jog in KLCC Park.
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Golden Triangle
0.7 miles from downtown
Golden Triangle encompasses several districts and has something for everyone. Find food and fashion on Bukit Bintang and Petaling Streets. Culture vultures can get crafty with traditional batik painting and basket weaving at Karyaneka. At night, find wacky nightclubs along Jalan P. Ramlee (the "clubbing street") and fist pump the night away.
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KL Sentral Train Station
2 miles from downtown
Two reasons to stay in KL Sentral – food and connections! It's known as a transport hub, with easy links to anywhere in the city. For some great local eats, try Warong Kita or Kelantan Delights, famous for its strictly Malaysian buffet. The nearby Sooka Makan Foodcourt and Nu Sentral Mall offer an unending parade of dazzling pan-Asian flavors.
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About Kuala Lumpur
Including tips for the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is a city of striking contrasts with a never-ending list of things to do, see, and taste.
Packed with impressive skyscrapers, huge malls, and bustling markets, Malaysia’s capital is both a hotspot for shopping and nightlife, as well as a fusion point of ancient cultures. Malay, Chinese, Indian, Tamil, and Thai people have lived here side by side for generations – a melting pot best reflected in the local food.
Follow your nose to Petaling Street (Chinatown) for a serving of "Chili pan mee" – a noodle stir-fry of fried onions, fresh scallions, crushed peanuts, shredded pork, and a poached egg. Then head over to Brickfields (Little India) for spicy chicken curry, dosa pancakes, and all the banana fritters you can handle. Just bring a map so you don’t get lost between these lively districts.
Kuala Lumpur isn't only all about the food. The futuristic Petronas Towers are hallmarks of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, and the Islamic Arts Museum and National Museum offer a look into the city’s rich history. You can escape the city hustle in the lush Botanical Gardens, or the Batu Caves – a series of spectacular, Hindu shrine-filled chambers set beneath a limestone hill, only 30 minutes north of the city.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport offers direct flights to Singapore and other destinations around the world.
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | MYR 10 = $2.17 |
| Language | Malay |
| Average weekend price | $4 per night |
| Average weekday price | $4 per night |
| Average stay | 1 night |
Points of interest in Kuala Lumpur
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Kuala Lumpur
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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
0.6 miles from downtown
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Petronas Twin Towers
0.4 miles from downtown
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Berjaya Times Square
0.8 miles from downtown
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Petaling Street
1 miles from downtown
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Jalan Alor
0.6 miles from downtown
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Kuala Lumpur City Centre KLCC
0.4 miles from downtown
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Bukit Bintang Monorail Station
0.6 miles from downtown
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Menara KL Tower
0.3 miles from downtown
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Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal
0.7 miles from downtown
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Merdeka Square
1.1 miles from downtown
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Kuala Lumpur reviews
What other travelers say about Kuala Lumpur
Many shopping malls and easy to get good food in KL.
May 31, 2023
Many shopping malls and easy to get good food in KL. Many mode of transportation to get around KL, use the commuter train to beat the jam. Kenanga Mall, Berjaya Times Square and Petaling Street have been my favourite places to look for good and cheap clothes and accessories. Abundance of Middle-east restaurant and kampong delicacies restaurant not to be missed.
It is diverse and unique in its own way.
May 25, 2023
It is diverse and unique in its own way. A little bit of Asian diversity here and there. There is China Town in Sri Petaling and Chow Kit, Little India in Brickfields and Batu Caves. Malay village in Kampung Baru and Keramat. Building with old architecture include the old railway station, the courts in Dataran Merdeka and Masjid India, all within walking distance of each other. Unfortunately over the years, too many high rise skyscrapers and apartments are being built.
Happy our staying in KL.
May 24, 2023
Happy our staying in KL. Environment is cleanliness and the view is beautiful. We stay at 30th floor have a good view. At night we can see the colourful of KL tower and infront of our condo there is a free bus ~ Go KL.
Only stayed 1 day in KL and caught flight in the evening.
May 19, 2023
Only stayed 1 day in KL and caught flight in the evening. Explored KL Sentral area only. There are numerous eateries and the NU Sentral Mall have everything the tourist needs. The transport hub of KL Sentral would have taken me to all the tourist area.
I didn't go on much tours
May 18, 2023
I didn't go on much tours I loved the place I stayed in and swim in roof top pool and walked around the city looking in stores I ate at the food fair in the mall close to my hostel The transit was good and close and I walked everywhere
A busy city with big malls and good eating places.
May 13, 2023
A busy city with big malls and good eating places. We usually shop around the malls and eat out at the malls as well depending on the type of food we crave for right after our shopping. On the whole, KL has always been our choice for our getaways whenever we are in the mood to go for relaxation.
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