Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 hr 4
Merdeka Square (32 min) This landmark square has a 96m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising. KidZania Kuala Lumpur (28 min) Sprawling children's theme park offering immersive career role-play, from firefighter to surgeon. National Museum of Malaysia (30 min) Interactive museum of Malaysian culture & history from prehistoric times to the present day. Masjid Jamek of Kuala Lumpur (36 min) Opened in 1909, this colorful, airy mosque once served as the main mosque in the city. National Science Centre (29 min) Science & learning center featuring interactive exhibits & play areas for young kids & toddlers. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (32 min) Contemporary museum offering displays of historical Islamic items, plus a restaurant & library. Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur (33 min) Thousands of colorful birds in free-roaming areas, walk-through aviaries & traditional enclosures. National Palace (27 min) An iconic landmark, this grand royal palace with golden domes is a popular place to take photos. Sultan Abdul Samad Building (33 min) Grand 1800s government building featuring copper domes & a large clocktower with a 1-ton bell. National Mosque of Malaysia (32 min) Hosting up to 15,000 worshippers, Malaysia's national mosque has gardens, a library & a prayer hall. Batu Caves (27 min) Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue. Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park (31 min) Expansive plant- & flower-filled garden with over 5,000 butterflies, koi ponds & a gift shop. Kuala Lumpur City Gallery (33 min) Information hub with souvenirs & art for sale, maps, cultural exhibits & a gift-making workshop. Tugu Negara (30 min) Round 41m obelisk honoring those who died in the 1945 Battle of Surabaya against the British. Perdana Botanical Garden (36 min) Botanical gardens featuring tropical plants & rare fruit trees, plus a fish pond, waterfall & cafe. |