Anastasia Smith
Your city getaway would hardly be complete without a visit to the capital city’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. Bukit Bintang, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, is a hub of activity day and night and invites all travellers for a true metropolitan experience like no other.
Shopping is always part of the classic holiday experience but here in Kuala Lumpur, the city’s association with retail therapy is so much more. As Kuala Lumpur’s leading shopping destination, travellers to Bukit Bintang are absolutely spoiled for choice, but nothing holds a candle to the ritzy Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The award-winning 10-storey shopping megacentre is home to international luxury brands, fashion boutiques, beauty outlets, and gourmet eateries — treating you to more than just an average shopping experience.
Your city getaway in Kuala Lumpur wouldn’t be complete without getting a taste of authentic Malay cuisine and for those exploring Bukit Bintang, Jalan Alor is the place to be to treat the longing taste buds. The atmospheric street food market is at its most vibrant at night, but a visit here at any time of the day can only be delightful. Stalls bursting with mouth-watering street food greet you, inviting you to take your pick from the assortment of local classics and delicacies.
As the sun goes down and the darkness descends upon the vibrant capital city, holidaymakers, travellers and others flock to Bukit Bintang for a night to remember. The lively city quarter, hailed as Kuala Lumpur’s premier entertainment hotspot is not without reason and will not leave you disappointed. After a night of fun and excitement, retreat to a fine Bukit Bintang hotel, including the likes of Travelodge Bukit Bintang, and call it a day.
The undisputed crown jewel of Kuala Lumpur, the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, while it may not be technically in Bukit Bintang but is in the vicinity, is an undoubtedly unmissable experience to be had for all travellers to the capital city. The majestic work of architecture is certainly a treat for the eyes to admire all day long, but the real treat lies 86 storeys high at the KLCC Observation Deck, where you are greeted by breathtaking panoramic city views.
Descending Petronas Twin Towers, something lush, green and expansive awaits you, right adjacent to the ultra-modern high-rise. KLCC Park, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, is truly an oasis of serenity for everyone longing for a quick nature fix in the bustling metropolis. Unwind on the sprawling green lawns, take a leisurely stroll along the many walking and jogging paths or simply take in the scenic green views set against the backdrop of the world-class cityscape.
