Best Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur

There are many interesting things to do in Kuala Lumpur. Visitors can get a wide range of choices. A striking skyline dominates this city and reflects the British colonial era in all the quarters. To add up to the vacation spot there are several activities in Kuala Lumpur, which will make your day memorable. 

Here are the Best Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur

 

1. Watch the Petronas Twin Towers

 

Petronas Twin Towers
Petronas Twin Towers

Petronas Twin Towers was considered the tallest building in the world from 1998 to 2004. It is located in KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. They are twin skyscrapers with each tower standing 451.9 meters proud. The major attractions at Petronas Towers are the double-decker sky bridge and the observation deck, which offers a magical aerial view of Kuala Lumpur. Argentine-American architect Cesar Pelli designed this tower. The double-decker sky bridge which joins the 41st and 42nd floors of the two towers is about 170 meters above the ground level. Its observation deck is located higher on the 86th level. The Petronas Twin Towers is home to Dewan Filharmonik Petronas concert hall, Southeast Asia’s leading venue for classical music.

2. Visit the Sultan Abdul Samad Building

 

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a late-19th-century structure. It is beautifully designed and maintained. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building houses the Ministry of Communications, Multimedia, and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia. A major attraction is the stunning view of the building when illuminated at night. This structure is open for the general public to visit and explore the corners. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building’s interiors are decorated with a royal taste.

3. Travel to Batu Caves

 

Batu Caves
Batu Caves

Batu Caves is an isolated series of limestone caves in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. This cave is located about 13 km north of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The main attraction of the Batu Caves is the 140-foot-tall Murugan statue. It is the tallest in the world. The limestone hill has three main cave temples, the Museum Cave and the Art Gallery Cave located at the base of the mountain. It hosts different Hindu sculptures and paintings. This temple cave is the largest and most significant cave. There are also many smaller ones like the Ramayana Cave, Hanuman Temple, and Dark Cave. This cave features various idols of mythological importance. Visitors can enjoy an audio tour. They can even find some rare species of flora and fauna.

4. Visit Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

 

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is located at Petaling Jaya in Kuala Lumpur. This is a famous fun park. The theme park has 6 sections such as Water Park, Scream Park, Wildlife Park, and Amusement Park. Sunway Lagoon has Asia’s first-ever Nickelodeon Theme Park located on its premises. This park has its unique style, providing an adventure-filled day, dining spots, and Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa. There are many small or artificial lakes. It has water rides like the FlowRider, The African Python, the six-lane slide known as Congo Challenge, and the Cameron Climb.

5. Head to Aquaria KLCC

 

Aquaria klcc
Aquaria klcc

Aquaria KLCC is an oceanarium located beneath the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre within Kuala Lumpur City Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This aquarium was constructed in 2003. It is one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia housing more than 250 varied species of animals. The aquaria is spread over 60,000 square feet over two levels. A major attraction of KLCC is the 90-meter underwater tunnel. The oceanarium takes one through a journey from the highlands, to the rivers, through the rainforest into the coral reefs, and then into the open ocean. If you are a marine life lover then exploring Aquaria is one of the best activities in Kuala Lumpur. One can find coral reefs, sharks, sting rays, and starfishes.

6. Explore Perdana Botanical Gardens

 

Perdana Botanical Gardens formerly known as  Perdana Lake Gardens. It is the first large-scale recreational park. The garden was established in 1888. It is spread over 92 hectares. This garden houses different species of orchids, a hibiscus park, and a 20-acre bird park. It is a great jogging site. Visitors can find a deer park in Perdana Botanical Gardens. The garden even has a sunken garden, a herb garden, a collection of rare trees, cycads, bamboo, and grass.

 

 

 

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