Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia characterized by skyscrapers, shopping centers, and gastronomic variety.
One can do a lot of things in Kuala Lumpur. Here's a list of must-visit places that you should include in your itinerary if you want to experience the heart of true Asia.
Start your day early at Petronas Twin Towers to avoid the crowd. If you are lucky, you can have a picture-perfect with the towers as the background and with no photobomber at all.
The Petronas Twin Towers house the corporate headquarters of the Petronas Company. The towers were once the tallest buildings in the world, now the spot is taken over by Burj Khalifa in Dubai. But still, the design of the towers which features repetitive geometries and arabesques is breathtaking.
If you want to experience the colonial history of Kuala Lumpur then Merdeka Square should be your next stop. Also known as Dataran Merdeka, this iconic landmark is where Malaysia proclaimed its independence in 1957. This square is also surrounded by impressive heritage buildings.
Though the majority of its population is made up of Malays, you can also find descendants of Chinese, Indian, and other indigenous people in Kuala Lumpur. One of the most frequented tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur is the Batu Caves of Hindus.
A limestone hill with three major caves featuring temples and Hindu shrines. Its main attraction is a large golden statue of the Hindu God at the entrance, besides colorful stairs leading you to a view of the stunning skyline of the city center.
Another must-visit place is the Masjid Negara or the National Mosque of Malaysian Muslims. Its grand hall is the most intricate part of the mosque with Qur'an verses decorating the walls. The structure also has a lot of geometric and abstract shapes.
You can also include in your itinerary a tour at the Visitor Centre of Royal Selangor to learn how this company became the leading name in pewter products and how it expanded into selling hallmarked sterling silver (Comyns) and 8k gold jewelry (Selberan).
Your Kuala Lumpur itinerary would not be complete without a food trip. The best place to visit for a superb food experience is Jalan Alor. You can immerse yourself in a truly authentic street food experience on this road. Don't forget to try Nasi Lemak, a fragrant rice dish paired with crunchy anchovies, boiled eggs, roasted peanuts, and sambal.
If you have sweet tooth, drop by the C'Apple Company for a heavenly chocolate treat. Their tiramisu and coffee-flavored chocolates are the best.
Are you ready to spend a day in Kuala Lumpur?💕
P.S. Don't forget to bring water and stay hydrated all the time to overcome the heat and humidity in the streets of Kuala Lumpur.
