Kuala Lumpur tourist guide - what to see in KL
Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan melting pot which absorbs countless different cultures and combines them into a unique blend of old and new. This really is a city of contrasts will the majestic Petronas Towers dominating the landscape but great deal of history underneath the surface as well.
The skyscrapers of the Golden Triangle is normally the image which most Malaysians attempt to project of their capital, and without doubt this is a huge part of the city. But also crucial are the myriad of different stalls in Chinatown and all their diverse lotions and potions. Or the bustling market of Little India and their mouth-watering masala dosas, cooked just as they are in Bangalore.
 | AttractionsFrom colonial squares and Taoist temples to skyscrapers and rainforest gardens, there are tourists attractions for all ages and tastes in Kuala Lumpur city centre and the surrounds...more |  | Mosques & templesThe diverse nature of Kuala Lumpur society means there are may contrasting places of worship all over the city including gaudy temples, imposing mosques and traditional churches...more |
 | City toursFrom the stunning Petronas Towers and modern art galleries to the sweltering city centre rainforest, Kuala Lumpur has so much to offer on a day tour which is perfect for those short of time...more |  | Day tripsBeyond the bright lights of the bustling metropolis are indigenous communities, colonial settlements and adrenaline-filled theme parks within just a few hours of the city centre...more |
 | Petronas TowersWalk between two of the world’s tallest buildings on the 170m high skybridge and marvel at one of the foremost works of Asian engineering which is the star of countless films...more |  | MuseumsGet an look at Malaysia’s unique culture with some fantastically diverse museums and art galleries which detail the history and achievements of the nation and provide an creative outlet...more |
 | Golden TriangleThe heart of Kuala Lumpur’s hospitality district is a heady mix of five star hotels, international restaurants, bars and glitzy shopping centres which offers a wealth of entertainment options...more |  | ChinatownBoth where budget travellers rest their weary heads and the home to Taoist and Buddhist temples. Plus a thriving international market with plenty of shopping, great streetfood and bars ...more |
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Contrast also rings true between the natural and the man-made world, with a rainforest competing for space with office blocks in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s money-mad downtown region. And meeting all the different ethnicities that share KL can turn an annual holiday into a trip of a lifetime.
Plus the city is crazy about shopping, and whatever you wish to find to take home can undoubtedly be found in the pristine malls of Bukit Bintang or the winding passageways of Chow Kit Market. From traditional batik handicrafts to the latest electronic gadgets, the choices are limitless.
Many consider the richest resource of Kuala Lumpur as the different peoples that call the pulsating metropolis home. Ethnic Malay, Indian and Chinese people all intermingle with each other, all with their own drives, dreams and characteristics but all distinctly Malaysian.
Then the famous evening entertainment of the city can knock your socks off, from ladyboy shows, state-of-the-art nightclubs and Irish pubs to tapas bars and Argentine steakhouses. This is a city with the perfect mix of Western luxury with Eastern mystery and where the possibilities are limitless.
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