Joanna James
Instagrammers, photographers, or tourists just looking to take great pictures of Kuala Lumpur will be spoilt for choice amidst some stunning visuals. While you can walk around the city ever ready with a phone or camera, one should also visit the sites below for truly memorable Insta clicks!
What better place to start than one of the most iconic attractions in Kuala Lumpur, the Petronas Twin Towers? Rising to a height of 451.9 metres, these stunning structures are a sight to behold both during the day and at night. Due to their sheer size, photographing them is easier said than done! One place to get pictures of the exterior would be near the fountains of KLCC Park where the towers can be found, but you may need the help of a wide-angle lens. Also, within the towers is an observation deck on the 86th floor that provides an amazing vantage point of the city too.
Another well-known structure that features a striking exterior would be the Sultan Abdul Samad Building which showcases Moorish-style architecture and design. This structure which can be easily visited by those based at serviced apartments Kuala Lumpur City Centre has to offer, dates to the latter part of the 1800s and is known for its distinctive clock tower. When photographing this attraction, play around with the angles and look to see how you can incorporate its horizontal and vertical lines and include its ornate details when shooting more close-up.
The Chinatown area of the city is an ideal place to not only explore and enjoy dining delights but also find some of the best Instagrammable spots, particularly in terms of street art. Head to the Pasar Seni MRT Station, within easy reach of accommodation providers such as PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur, which offers a great starting point to find vibrant and creative forms of expression outdoors. At this lively locale, you can look to add some flair to your street art pictures by incorporating the surroundings into your shots too.
Also known as the Lake Gardens, the Perdana Botanical Garden offers a sanctuary amidst the busy city perfect for unwinding and getting in some nature-based pictures. Look to visit early in the morning or at the time of sunset for the best lighting with both macro and wide-angled shots on offer. Apart from self-exploration, you can also book a Segway tour with a guide who will take you to some of the best spots to capture. Highlights here include the Sunken Garden and Hibiscus Garden, the latter featuring a waterfall, fountain and the Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis, the nation's national flower.
In Kuala Lumpur, the best things to do include planning an excursion to the famed Batu Caves which is both a revered Hindu site and a captivating natural attraction; the caves within a limestone hill are said to be around 400 million years old while the temple within it dates to over a century. On your arrival, you will come across a towering statue of Lord Murugan, a Hindu deity, while the shot that most photographers want to get is of the 272 multi-coloured steps leading to the cave. Within the cave are intriguing stalactites as well as Hindu statues, shrines and paintings that provide more Insta-worthy shots.
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