Kuala Lumpur Tourism

Kuala Lumpur tourism promises magical experiences with gleaming skyscrapers, stunning shopping destinations, colonial architecture and other mind-blowing attractions. The city lies in the west-central peninsular zone of Malaysia, located along the western coastline and rubber stretch while being approximately 40 km eastwards from Port Kelang. Kuala Lumpur is also 25 km away from Putrajay which is the administrative centre of the country. Kuala Lumpur sprawls over 243 square kilometres in total, being one of Asia’s most prominent cities.

If you are planning your Kuala Lumpur tourism itinerary, you must also research a bit on the local currency of the country. Kuala Lumpur uses the RM or the Malaysian Ringgit. This is divided into a total of 100 cents. The currency code is MYR and you will find denominations of 5, 1, 10, 50 and 100 notes. 20, 50, 10, and 5 coins are also available. The actual rate of exchange here is the mid-market rate without hidden costs. Use a converter online for easy conversion of currency value.

Along with planning your Kuala Lumpur tourism package, you must also spend time researching about its culture, tradition and language. The official language of Malaysia is known as Malay. This has ten dialects used throughout the country. You must learn a few local words and phrases to easily communicate in the country. You can also communicate with the locals in English, which is also widely spoken throughout Malaysia.

Your Kuala Lumpur tourism package can also be clubbed with several nearby destinations. One of the top places is undoubtedly Sentosa Island. You can always take a bus to the Golden Mile Complex from the Berjaya Times Square. This journey will take you 5 ½ hours on average. You can embark on a 7 ½ hour journey to reach Sentosa Island (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan-JB Larkin Terminal-Little India Station) via the Line 170 bus. There are buses going from other destinations in Kuala Lumpur including TBS Kuala Lumpur and more. You can also take a train to Seremban from Kuala Lumpur to reach Sentosa. Most people prefer driving to Sentosa Island from Kuala Lumpur in a journey that takes a little more than 4 hours on average. This covers 371.9 kilometres approximately.

Kuala Lumpur tourism gives you a glimpse of the Malaysian culture, food and much more! You will not require a visa for Kuala Lumpur if you are visiting for tourism or business purposes up to a maximum of 90 days. The immigration authorities will be putting the stamp for entry called the social visit pass on the passport, authorizing your stay in the country. You should have a passport that has validity of at least six months from your arrival date along with blank pages.

Planning your Kuala Lumpur tourism itinerary also means checking out the public or local transportation options available here. The city has the core junction at the KL City Centre. You can also travel around the city and to other surrounding zones via the light rail network. You can take the metro which ensures comfortable commuting across destinations. Kuala Lumpur has three LRT lines available while buses are also available for tourists. You can also use the KL Monorail with trains running every 3-4 minutes on average. Taxis are also preferred options to get around in Kuala Lumpur. Hop-on hop-off tourist buses are also available for exploring various landmarks in the city.

Kuala Lumpur tourism packages involve checking out the rich history, culture, legacy and landmarks of the city. The capital city is majorly cosmopolitan, offering a plethora of shopping and dining experiences along with the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. These were once the tallest in the whole world. They are still the tallest twin towers worldwide, constructed using reinforced steel, concrete and glass. They go up to 88 floors while connecting through a sky bridge on floors 41 and 42. There is a shopping centre on the lower level with 300+ outlets along with a science centre, art gallery, Philharmonic Hall and plenty of other attractions. You will also love visiting the KLCC Park which covers 50 acres and offers amazing flora and fauna. Lake Symphony with its bridge is the key attraction here. Travellers also love the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park with 2,000+ species housed here. Zone 4 is hugely popular due to its flightless bird zones, walk-in enclosure for parrots, feeding station and a massive waterfall. Merdeka Square is an iconic destination for the National Day Parade, rallies and all other exclusive events. The flagpole goes up to 100 meters and pays tribute to the first Malayan flag that was raised here back in 1957.

What is Kuala Lumpur tourism without savouring some fantastic dishes? You will love the Malay, French, Asian, Italian and global cuisines on offer here. Lafite offers fantastic European delights amidst total privacy and gorgeous interiors. Tamarind Springs is where you will love the greenery all around while feasting on Cambodian, Vietnamese and Laotian meals along with some Indochinese specialties as well. You will also adore the Italian ice cream here with unique flavours. Famous Thai Chef Somkuhan Wandee helms operations at the restaurant. Cilantro offers true fine-dining in Kuala Lumpur with its French dishes (with influences from Japan as well) and its noted Chef Takashi Kimura who make use of fresh seasonal produce. Try the poached lobster with its artichoke and mushroom soup, summer truffles and endive salad at Cilantro. This will be an absolute feast for the senses.

Kuala Lumpur tourism encourages travellers to try out the local cuisine that makes use of several unique ingredients and herbs as well. You should try the Roti Canai, a flatbread variety which is made with butter and salt, often resembling pancakes and served with curries or dhal lentils. You will also love the Nasi Lemak, which offers coconut milk and Pandan leaves combining to create a spectacular dish that is popular for breakfast, dinner, lunch- you name it! The combinations include vegetables, seafood, meat and these go into the fusion of anchovies, cucumber, nuts and ginger. Cendol is a fabulous dish that makes use of Pandan leaf syrup and Mung Bean flour for a special taste along with shaved ice, palm sugar syrup and coconut milk. While you’re here in Kuala Lumpur, do not miss trying the Rendang which has gravy and dry versions alike.

Your Kuala Lumpur tourism package is incomplete without shopping at the best local markets. Find the Petaling Street market in Chinatown which offers the best affordable clothing, accessories and footwear along with souvenirs, electronics and a lot more. The Central Market is famous for its affordable handicrafts, woodcrafts, Batik and other prints, beadwork and so on. You will also love shopping at the Berjaya Times Square with its 1000+ outlets which sell reasonable accessories and apparel alike. Home décor products are also available here. Kasturi Walk is an open-air marvel that offers cheap bargains on souvenirs, flip flops and accessories, along with diverse clothing options. You can also visit the Taman Connaught Night Market that is held every Wednesday night. This does promise to be an enlivening experience!