Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 hr 8
Petronas Twin Towers (21 min) Once the world's tallest, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge. National Museum of Malaysia (20 min) Interactive museum of Malaysian culture & history from prehistoric times to the present day. Berjaya Times Square (24 min) Roller coaster and convention center Menara Kuala Lumpur (25 min) One of the world's tallest, this landmark tower offers scenic city views & a revolving restaurant. KLCC Park (22 min) 50-acre respite offering a kids' playground, paths, a wading pool & choreographed fountain displays. Central Market (21 min) Cultural heritage site with restored art deco facade offering shopping, eateries & an outdoor stage. Perdana Botanical Garden (26 min) Botanical gardens featuring tropical plants & rare fruit trees, plus a fish pond, waterfall & cafe. Thean Hou Temple (25 min) 6-tiered temple built in 1989, featuring a prayer hall with 3 altars & ornate, colorful details. Sultan Abdul Samad Building (19 min) Grand 1800s government building featuring copper domes & a large clocktower with a 1-ton bell. Merdeka Square (18 min) This landmark square has a 96m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising. Aquaria KLCC (23 min) Expansive aquarium offering 5,000 exhibits, a clear tunnel, feeding shows & shark cage dives. Chinatown (22 min) Restaurants & food stalls cluster together on this bustling street in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown. Batu Caves (10 min) Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue. Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur (23 min) Thousands of colorful birds in free-roaming areas, walk-through aviaries & traditional enclosures. National Mosque of Malaysia (20 min) Hosting up to 15,000 worshippers, Malaysia's national mosque has gardens, a library & a prayer hall. |