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Attractions in Kuala Lumpur
KL Tower This is about as high as you can get in Kuala Lumpur. Take in the view! Apart from being a telecommunications tower, it also houses an observation deck and revolving restaurant. Address: Jalan Punchak, 50250 Underground: Bukit Nanas (KL Monorail) Phone: +60 (0)3 2020 5444
Petronas Twin Tower And Klcc This is the tallest building in the world and adjacent to one of the busiest shopping malls in Malaysia, Suria KLCC. Address: Jalan Ampang, 50088, KLCC (Putra LRT) Internet: www.petronastwintowers.com.my
National Museum A recap on Malaysia's cultural, human, and natural history. Address: Jalan Damansara, 50566, Stop: KL Sentral Phone: +60 (0)3 2282 6255 / 7294
Petaling Street (chinatown) Meet the oldest market in town. Haggling is a must and so is tasting the 'cooling' Longan drink at the corner stall. Address: Jalan Petaling, 50000, top: Pasar Seni (Putra LRT)
Batu Caves Climb up 272 steps (61 metres) and be amazed by the Hindu's Lord Murugan shrines built in natural limestone. Watch out for the monkeys. Address: Off Jalan Ipoh, 13 km North of KL Phone: +60 (0)3 2287 9422
Lake Gardens (taman Tasik Perdana) Escape from the bustling city. Take a boat cruise or visit the Bird Park, Butterfly Farm, Deer Park, Orchid Park and Hibiscus Park. Address: Jalan Perdana, 50480 Underground: Stop: Old Railway Station (KTM Commuter Train)
Central Market Chill in this neatly preserved building while you pick your souvenirs. Open daily 10.00 - 22.00. Address: Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Underground: Pasar Seni (Putra LRT) Phone: +60 (0)3 2274 9966
Masjid Jamek Mosque Located at the convergence of the Klang and Gombak rivers you'll find Masjid Jamek, one of the olds mosques in the city. Its three elegant domes dominated the KL skyling long before skyscrapers came into the picture. Address: Jalan Tun Perak
Old Railway Station This beautiful Moorish inspired architecture was built in 1910. The minarets, arches and spirals make it one of the most attractive buildings.
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