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Petronas Twin Towers
Perhaps the most iconic building of Malaysia and the tallest twin building in the world.
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Kuala Lumpur: 49 places in Atlas. Expect top sights, food and markets, nature. Mark where you have been and plan your trip on your own map.
Places: 49
Batu Caves
Hindu priests have used these caves as temples since their discovery in 1878 by William Hornaday.
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One of the most interesting museums in KL, the Islamic Arts Museum houses both modern and traditional Malaysia as part of the larger Islamic world and, through exhibitions of objects of religious and aesthetic significance, shows both the connection of Malaysian Islamic culture to the Muslim lands to its west and its uniqueness.
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Fronting the Merdeka Square, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building was built as the offices of the Colonial Secretariat, and later served as the first administrative centre of the Malayan government.
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Jalan Alor Food Stalls
In the heart of KL and within walking distance from the shopping district of Bukit Bintang, Jalan Alor has become one of the most popular food streets in KL.
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Originally grown by the British as a cricket ground, and known as the Padang during colonial times, this square has a special place in the hearts of all Malaysians as it was here that the Union Jack was lowered for last time in 1957 and Malaysia gained her independence.
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Thean Hou Temple
One of the largest and most ornate Chinese temples in the region.
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Guided tours through the rainforest.
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Pretty in pink, this mosque built in 1999 has a capacity of 15,000 worshippers and its 116-meter minaret is the tallest in Southeast Asia.
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Merdeka 118
A 118-storey skyscraper completed in 2023.
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Kuala Lumpur's Old City Centre is the traditional heart of Malaysia's capital city in terms of administration as well as trade and commerce.
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Kuala Lumpur Tower
KL Tower has a viewing deck at 276bm provides great city views, and you'll be a few metres higher than the Twin Towers since the tower is built on a hill.
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Masjid Jamek
It's at the convergence of the Klang and Gombak rivers.
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Masjid Negara is unique in that it incorporates Malay-Islamic rather than the usual Arabic-Islamic architecture.
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Being the last virgin tropical rainforest left in Kuala Lumpur, this is certainly not your typical urban park.
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One of the most fascinating neighbourhoods of the whole city.
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An elaborate Hindu temple known as the starting point of the yearly Thaipusam pilgrimage to the Batu Caves, where Hindu devotees haul portable altars pierced to their skin with 108 lances.
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A Moorish-style masterpiece designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, a British Architectural Assistant to the Director of Public Works.
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Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque
The state mosque of Selangor and possibly the most significant tourist attraction of Shah Alam.
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From beautiful peacocks to the alien-looking birds from all over the world, this 60-hectare bird park is home to 200 species.
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Putrajaya
Putrajaya, an "Intelligent Garden City" and the federal administrative capital of Malaysia, is a showcase city under construction some 30 km south of the capital Kuala Lumpur.
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This immense bronze structure was built as a memorial to the soldiers who gave up their lives for their country.
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Contains exhibits on traditional life among the various ethnic communities of Malaysia, numerous well-explained artifacts including fine clothing and shadow puppets and Orang Asli woodcarving pieces.
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A true KL establishment, this Chinese coffeeshop is famous for its Hainanese-style chicken chop and roti babi, pork sandwich.
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Chan She Shu Yuen Temple
The clan house of the Chen family, this is the largest and oldest in KL, with the present version completed in 1906.
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A gigantic aquarium housing over 5,000 aquatic and terrestrial species.
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Kwai Chai Hong
A back alley with beautiful murals depicting historic life in Chinatown.
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KLCC Park
A kid-friendly urban park surrounded by a concrete jungle.
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Kuala Lumpur/Brickfields and Bangsar
Brickfields is known as the biggest Little India of Kuala Lumpur.
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Hiking or mountainbiking in Bukit Kiara
The most popular spot in the whole city to go mountainbiking or hiking.
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Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens has been designed as an Arcadia or a national sanctuary for the Malaysian living collection of plant taxonomy as well as a centre for education and research.
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Lebuh Ampang banana leaf restaurants
Located adjacent to Masjid Jamek station, the street is lined with Indian banana leaf rice shops, just make your pick.
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The former palace of the electoral king of Malaysia, complete with all the royal splendor one might expect.
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This shopping mall in the Golden Triangle has a collection of 20 street vendors who were invited to relocate in the food court.
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Right in the middle of Petaling Street, at the crossroads with Jalan Hang Lekir.
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Kuala Lumpur/Botanical Garden
The Perdana Botanical Garden, formerly known as Lake Gardens, is located right west of the Old City Centre.
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Located across the road from the Sri Mahariamman Temple, this is one of two 19th-century Chinese temples in the district.
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This stretch of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, starting from Sogo and Odeon Cinema in the north, and ending at Euro Moda in the south, contains a very large collection of Kuala Lumpur's art deco colonial buildings.
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If you need a break from the city hustle and bustle then try this: Walk or cycle on the Mid Valley-Dataran Merdeka Bike Lane, which was inaugurated in 2015.
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Some beautiful rain forest pathways.
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Titiwangsa Lake Gardens
Beautiful park with nice views to the city centre.
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This is a well-known KL beef noodle shop, it is said to have started operating since 1945.
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Another street full of food stalls similar to Jalan Alor, but a lot less touristy and more authentic.
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Old-time Chinese kopitiam, operating since the 19th century, serving noodles, dim sum, as well as pastries.
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Hainanese kopitiam in business since 1956 serving typical koptiam fare.
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The Orchid garden was opened in 1986. 700-800 species of orchids can be seen here.
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Famous Nasi Kandar restaurant near the junction with Jalan Sultan Ismail.
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Taman Putra Perdana
Pleasantly landscaped hilltop park connecting the Shangri-La towards the Putra Perdana building, with some of the best views in town.
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Hibiscus Garden
Garden dedicated to the national plant of Malaysia.
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