Kuala Lumpur

Sights

• Petronas Towers – The twin towers with their skybridge – in the evening, fountains in KLCC Park.
• Batu Caves – A Hindu shrine in limestone caves above a colourful staircase, guarded by a golden statue.
• Merdeka Square – Where independence was declared in 1957, surrounded by colonial buildings.
• Islamic Arts Museum – One of Southeast Asia's largest collections of Islamic art.
• Chinatown and Petaling Street – Market, temples and street art, right by the Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
• KL Tower – A telecom tower on a forested hill in the middle of the city.

Food & nightlife

• Jalan Alor – The street food lane in Bukit Bintang, full of tables at night.
• Nasi Lemak – Coconut rice with sambal, peanuts and anchovies – the national dish.
• Roti canai at a mamak – Flatbread with curry at Indian-Muslim eateries, often open round the clock.
• Satay – Grilled skewers with peanut sauce.

Day trips

• Malacca – A historic port with Portuguese, Dutch and Peranakan heritage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Cameron Highlands – Tea plantations and cool air in the highlands.
• Putrajaya – The administrative capital with a pink mosque and lakeside bridges.

Good to know

When to go

January–February, June–August

Getting around

The KLIA Ekspres runs from the airport to the centre; in town use LRT, MRT and monorail, plus Grab. Cover shoulders and knees for mosques.

Tipping

Tipping is not customary.

Power

Plug type G, 240 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

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