Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 hr 12
Batu Caves (15 min) Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue. Chinatown (27 min) Restaurants & food stalls cluster together on this bustling street in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown. Berjaya Times Square (29 min) Roller coaster and convention center Merdeka Square (23 min) This landmark square has a 96m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising. National Museum of Malaysia (25 min) Interactive museum of Malaysian culture & history from prehistoric times to the present day. National Mosque of Malaysia (25 min) Hosting up to 15,000 worshippers, Malaysia's national mosque has gardens, a library & a prayer hall. Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur (28 min) Thousands of colorful birds in free-roaming areas, walk-through aviaries & traditional enclosures. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (25 min) Contemporary museum offering displays of historical Islamic items, plus a restaurant & library. Perdana Botanical Garden (31 min) Botanical gardens featuring tropical plants & rare fruit trees, plus a fish pond, waterfall & cafe. KLCC Park (27 min) 50-acre respite offering a kids' playground, paths, a wading pool & choreographed fountain displays. Petronas Twin Towers (26 min) Once the world's tallest, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge. Aquaria KLCC (28 min) Expansive aquarium offering 5,000 exhibits, a clear tunnel, feeding shows & shark cage dives. Central Market (26 min) Cultural heritage site with restored art deco facade offering shopping, eateries & an outdoor stage. Menara Kuala Lumpur (30 min) One of the world's tallest, this landmark tower offers scenic city views & a revolving restaurant. Sultan Abdul Samad Building (24 min) Grand 1800s government building featuring copper domes & a large clocktower with a 1-ton bell. |