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Home » Destinations » Asia » Malaysia

Sights and Sounds of Kuala Lumpur

Modified: Jun 17, 2019 · Published: Feb 24, 2014 by Mark Wiens |

Tops of the Petronas Towers
Tops of the Petronas Towers

Towering above the rolling green tropical hills surrounding Kuala Lumpur are the Petronas Towers, the icons of the city.

Skyline of Kuala Lumpur
Skyline of Kuala Lumpur

The twin towers look huge from far, much higher than the rest of the skyline.

Up close, they are equally as spectacular, truly a remarkable feat of design and construction.

KL Tower
KL Tower

Another one of Kuala Lumpur's skyline dominating structures is the KL Tower, one of the world's tallest communications towers.

It's home to a number of restaurants at the top and also hosts the annual KL Tower BASE jump event.

KL Lake Gardens
KL Lake Gardens

Adjacent to downtown is the KL Lake Gardens, a wonderful place to take a stroll and relax.

It's hard to believe you're so close to skyscrapers when you're walking past lakes and gardens.

You'll also find the KL Bird Park and the butterfly park in this area.

Historical KL
Historical KL

Another thing I like to do in Kuala Lumpur is walk through the historical district. 

There are some well-preserved buildings and sights to see.

Little India
Little India

Little India is another wonderful area of Kuala Lumpur to explore.

You'll find marvelous south Indian restaurants, markets full of produce, Hindu temples, and marigold vendors.

Thean Hou Temple
Thean Hou Temple

Another side of the city is the large population of ethnic Chinese, and the Thean Hou temple is one of the largest Chinese temples in the city.

Located on the quiet side of the hill above Little India, you can get a great peaceful view of KL from the temple.

Central Market
Central Market

Central Market is one of the original markets of Kuala Lumpur.

Though it's now mostly a touristy market mainly selling souvenirs, it's still worth a visit.

Roti canai
Roti canai

Food is, without a doubt, one of the best reasons to visit Kuala Lumpur.

For a snack or breakfast, one of the easiest and tastiest things to find is roti canai, a fried flaky flatbread served with a curry dipping sauce.

Street food street in KL
A street food street in KL

Jalan Alor is a street with great Chinese street food during the evenings, and Pudu Wai Sek Kai is another great street food option.

Night market in Kuala Lumpur
Night market in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a city with everything from markets to skyscrapers, and modern facilities to ancient-looking street food stalls.

Though it's a big city, it has a friendly feeling, and it's a great place to explore and experience.

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About Mark Wiens

Mark was raised in central Africa before migrating back to the U.S. for university. After graduating, he decided to continue traveling the world. On Migrationology, he shares the cultural side of travel from a slow-paced local perspective that often revolves around his love for eating all forms of food. Join him on Facebook and follow him on YouTube.

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