Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, has limitless tourist attractions. Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of cross-cultural influences and the result is an exciting mixture of entertainment, traditional costumes and cuisines. There is a lot to keep you occupied with its shopping options, restaurants and colossal skyscrapers.
The most iconic object of Kuala Lumpur is no doubt the Petronas Towers. Anchoring the sprawling City Centre, the Petronas Twin Towers is hailed as the Twin Jewels of Kuala Lumpur. A picture featuring this amazing icon is a must in your holiday album. A walk through the Skybridge gives spectacular views of the city. Menara KL tower is another architectural marker which gives you even better view of the city from its viewing deck.
Batu Caves is a limestone hill famed by the 42.7 metre tall statue of Lord Murugan. Cathedral Cave is the largest of the many cave temples in Batu caves, which houses few Hindu shrines beneath its 100-metre arched ceiling. The six-tiered Chinese temple, Thean Hou Temple is one of the oldest temples in Southeast Asia and a popural tourist attration. Masjid Jamek, also known as the Friday Mosque, is the oldest mosque in Kuala Lumpur and is a architectural marvel.
When it comes to shopping Kuala Lumpur has a wide variety to choose from with the Chinatown at Petaling Street, Central Market Kuala Lumpur, Chow Kit Market, Ain Arabia Kuala Lumpur and Little India Kuala Lumpur. Bukit Bintang is one of the most visited areas of Kuala Lumpur with its many shopping malls and eateries attracting the likes of visitors.
