Things to do in Kuala Lumpur-5 must-visit places and experiences

Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia is seen as the centre of the country. It is a diverse area and the most populous city in the nation. There are plenty of great sights and places to visit in Kuala Lumpur, ranging from the more traditional to the more modern depending on your tastes. These are our top picks from the tourist places in Kuala Lumpur you should visit:

Petronas Towers

Once the tallest buildings in the world, Petronas Twin Towers is now the World’s tallest twin structures. This most iconic sight is 88- storey buildings that are joined at the 41st and 42nd floors by a 58 metre-long, double-decker Sky Bridge. This tower with postmodern architecture gives breath-taking views that stretch across the city on the walk over its sky bridge. Petronas towers should be the first in the list of places to visit in Kuala Lumpur.

Batu Caves  

Batu Caves make visitors marvel at the limestone cliffs that are flecked with three major caves, a number of smaller ones, and carved cave temples. These Hindu temples and shrines are said to be around 400 million years old and are considered to be the chief place of pilgrimage for Tamil dwellers of Malaysia. You can visit the caves, experience the local flora and fauna, see wild monkeys, famous cave-dwelling bats, and even rock climbing opportunities.

Chinatown

China Town is based in Petaling Street, the area of Kuala Lumpur that never sleeps, bigger and bustling. This is one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Kuala Lumpur that developed primarily as a Chinese cultural area of the city. Chinatown is also known as bargain hunters’ paradise, where you get all sorts of things from Chinese herbs to imitation goods. The area features a market, Chinese food options and cultural attractions that turns vibrant and lively at night. This is one among the not to miss places to see in Kuala Lumpur.

Perdana Botanical Gardens

The Perdana Botanical Gardens also called Lake Gardens, comprise the largest collection of gardens and animal parks in Kuala Lumpur. This recreational park, centrally located has various activities along its lakefront trails and landscaped hills. The flower garden is of 10,000 square metres with beautiful walking paths, man-made fountains and a rock garden that house 800 species of orchid varieties.

Aquaria KLCC

Aquaria KLCC is flaunted not just as a simple aquarium but referred to as ‘oceanarium’ being one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia. It spans over 60,000 square feet and is home to over 150 species of marine life. The experience in the aquarium is set up as land to sea journey, with a 300-foot tunnel in the centre, aiming to educate the visitors on Malaysian aquatic life. This is one of the foremost places to visit in Kuala Lumpur, in fact, in the country itself with real depth and complexity.