Places of Attraction

Jamek Mosque built in 1909 is one of the most photographed buildings in KL. It sits at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. This grand old mosque incorporates features of Moorish architecture and North Indian Islamic motifs.

A short walk from here is the bustling Petaling Street or Chinatown - a popular hound for tourists and locals alike. This bargain hunter's hotspot is a frantically busy market that is closed to traffic. It is most spectacular at night when the crowd is at its most. No bargain hunter should miss this haven that offers just about anything under the sun, at unbelievably low prices.

Just across Petaling Street is Central Market that was formerly a wet market. Today, the vibrant Central Market with its art-deco structure is a centre for the display and development of Malaysian culture, arts and crafts. It offers a blend of performances, demonstrations and activities like batik painting, fortune telling, shadow puppet plays, glass blowing, portrait painting, caricature drawing, dance classes, art classes, eateries and many more, making it a popular tourist attraction.

KL Railway Station was built in 1910 and extensively renovated in 1986. This former station features turrets, arches, minarets and domes reflecting influences of Arabian and Moorish architecture. It was once the central hub of Malaysian railways until its relocation to KL Sentral a few years ago.

National Museum features a classical Malay architecture and houses many artefacts and items from Malaysia's past with a detailed account of the culture and history of its people.

As Islam is the official religion of Malaysia, the beguiling National Mosque is the pride of the nation. The mosque occupies a beautiful five-hectare garden in Jalan Hishamuddin. It features a 74m high minaret and its main dome is designed in the shape of an 18-point star to represent the 13 states of the country and their unification by the Five Pillars of Islam. Although modern in outlook, the mosque successfully blends the traditional features of Islamic calligraphy and ornamentation.

Islamic Arts Museum
Created to foster better understanding of Islam through the arts, the Islamic Arts Museum displays a fine collection of Islamic texts, manuscripts, porcelain, weapons, art, textiles, Muslim calligraphy and replicas of famous mosques of the world. Its four-storey building with an impressive array of tile-work is a beauty to behold.

Lake Gardens
A short walk from the National Mosque is KL's premier garden - The Lake Gardens. This 92-hectare rolling garden is one of the major green lungs of KL city. It is a favourite among city folks and visitors to escape from the hectic pace of city life. The park offers various recreational activities and attractions like the world's largest covered bird park, butterfly and deer parks, orchid garden, planetarium, insect museum, hibiscus garden and more. A large central lake makes the visit even more refreshing. One can hire a boat to paddle around too. For those who find walking tiring, there are train rides around the lake.

KL Tower
At 421 meters, the KL Tower is the fourth tallest telecommunications tower in the world and the tallest in South East Asia. The tower houses a revolving restaurant and an observation platform that offers a bird's-eye view of Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings.

War Memorial is a testament to those who lived, fought and died during the communist insurgency at the time of the nation's infancy. This is a reminder to others of their selfless acts of courage.

Nightlife being a vibrant city, KL offers some of the best places for night entertainment. The best of KL nightlife is concentrated in three main places - the city center, the posh district of Bangar and the upcoming chic district of Seri Hartamas and Mont' Kiara. Changkat Bukit Bintang is another place worth checking out, although it's rather subdued from the others.

Source: Malaysia Tourism Official Website