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Kuala Lumpur - Destinations and Sights
Kuala Lumpur Travellers Guide

WITHIN DOWNTOWN
KL
Within downtown Kuala Lumpur or city centre are a number of places of interest
to visit. These include unique shopping in places such as Chinatown and the
Central Market, or to the interesting places of worship that reflect the
religious and cultural diversity of the city such as the Jamek Mosque, Sri
Mahamariamman Temple, and the Thean Hou Temple. For world class structures,
there is the eye catching Petronas Twin Towers as well as the KL Tower. Other
interesting sights include Merdeka Square, The National Palace and the Eye of
Malaysia.
Places of Interest
include -
Jamek Mosque / Chinatown / Central Market / Merdeka Square / Twin Towers / KL
Tower / King's Palace / Thean Hou Temple / Sri Mahamariamman Temple / The Eye on
Malaysia
ON
THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY
On the outskirts of KL City, there are a number of interesting places to visit
that is within easy reach. These include the world renowned Batu Caves, the
reputable pewter crafts of Selangor Pewter, and the Sunway Lagoon amusement and
family theme park. For Nature lovers there is the Templer's Park and the
educational FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia). For those into
buildings, architecture and beautiful structures a rewarding trip would be to
Putrajaya.
Places of Interest include -
Batu Caves / Selangor Pewter / Sunway Lagoon / Templer Park / FRIM / Putrajaya
FOR
DAY TRIPS OUTSIDE KL
For day trips and within reach are a number of interesting places to visit.
Within an hours drive is Genting Highlands, offering a cool respite from the
city combined with all of the excitement, luxury, and entertainment of an
international resort destination. At one half and two hours drive away are the
cool rustic beautiful hillside surroundings of Fraser Hill, the historical city
of Melaka, the sights of Bukit Melawati and the dazzling display of fireflies in
Kampung Kuantan. Also available is the opportunity to get a close and personal
touch with elephants at the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary. Also at three and a
half drive away is Cameron Highlands. the countrys premier hill resort.
Places of Interest Include -
Cameron Highlands / Fraser Hill / Genting Highlands / Kuala Gandah Elephant
Sanctuary / Kampung Kuantan Fireflies / Melawati Hill / Melaka
DESTINATION & SIGHTS ~
ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY
Batu Caves /
Selangor Pewter /
Sunway Lagoon /
Templer Park /
FRIM
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