Joanna James
The Kuala Lampur is brimming with interesting sites to keep you on your toes! Plenty of temples, urban city shopping, delicious food and theme parks to keep you entertained throughout your stay in the capital city.
China Town is steeping in Chinese culture and heritage. Eat your way through the town and indulge in a shopping spree. Here you can find interesting little trinkets, important Chinese herbs, and amazing knock-offs at unbelievable prices.
Batu Caves is a Hindu temple and an essential tourist attraction in KL and 11 km away from the capital. Have an adventurous time exploring the many caves in this sacred temple precinct. This limestone hill has 3 major caves and several smaller ones, with many statues erected inside. The interior limestone formations are supposed to be 400 million years old. The most famous cave is the Cathedral Cave, it houses several shrines and is protected by the 100-meter high arched ceiling.
Your visit to the capital would not be complete without a picture of the iconic twin towers of Kuala Lampur. The towers are a mesmerizing sight by night and a picture beside this beauty is a must.
Located in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Aquaria KLCC attracts many visitors each day and a perfect outing for the whole family. The aquarium houses over 4000 marine animals and hosts special exhibits from time to time. The star attraction here is the imposing tiger sharks. If you are up to the challenge, dive into the enclosure to get up close and personal with these magnificent predators.
It is perhaps Kuala Lumpur's most famous high-end shopping mall with many exclusive high street brands. If you love art, don't miss out on the Petronas Art Gallery and Petrosains located within the mall.
If you are visiting the Genting Highlands, the resort town set amidst a cool hill-side station be sure to take the skyway. Travel over a 100 million-year-old forest with lush greenery and fresh highland mist around you, the ride is a spectacle by itself!
Also known as Majid India, exploring this little pocket of Indian heritage is a must when in Kula Lampur. It is a unique experience to immerse in the sights and sounds of the sub-continent in a smaller setting. Savour Indian culinary delights such as chapatti, vadai, and parathas, and explore the many vibrant shops selling colourful textiles, spices, and jewellery.
Take the opportunity to visit an indoor theme park! It is located on the fifth to eight floors of Berjaya Times Square. This is the second-largest indoor theme park in Asia. There are 14 rides divided into two separate sections, the Galaxy Station and the Fantasy Garden. Apart from the rides, there is plenty to do within the park, shopping, food courts, kid's playground, Cosmo's Party World to keep anyone and everyone entertained
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