Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 hr 3
National Mosque of Malaysia (18 min) Hosting up to 15,000 worshippers, Malaysia's national mosque has gardens, a library & a prayer hall. Perdana Botanical Garden (23 min) Botanical gardens featuring tropical plants & rare fruit trees, plus a fish pond, waterfall & cafe. Aquaria KLCC (20 min) Expansive aquarium offering 5,000 exhibits, a clear tunnel, feeding shows & shark cage dives. KLCC Park (20 min) 50-acre respite offering a kids' playground, paths, a wading pool & choreographed fountain displays. Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur (20 min) Thousands of colorful birds in free-roaming areas, walk-through aviaries & traditional enclosures. Merdeka Square (16 min) This landmark square has a 96m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising. Menara Kuala Lumpur (22 min) One of the world's tallest, this landmark tower offers scenic city views & a revolving restaurant. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (18 min) Contemporary museum offering displays of historical Islamic items, plus a restaurant & library. Chinatown (19 min) Restaurants & food stalls cluster together on this bustling street in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown. Thean Hou Temple (22 min) 6-tiered temple built in 1989, featuring a prayer hall with 3 altars & ornate, colorful details. Sultan Abdul Samad Building (17 min) Grand 1800s government building featuring copper domes & a large clocktower with a 1-ton bell. Batu Caves (14 min) Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue. National Museum of Malaysia (17 min) Interactive museum of Malaysian culture & history from prehistoric times to the present day. Petronas Twin Towers (19 min) Once the world's tallest, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge. Central Market (19 min) Cultural heritage site with restored art deco facade offering shopping, eateries & an outdoor stage. |