Malaysia's capital city is Kuala Lumpur. The 451-meter-tall Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of buildings covered in glass and steel with Islamic patterns, dominate the city's modern skyline. The towers also have an observation deck and sky bridge open to the public. The variety of things to do in Kuala Lumpur will fascinate you, regardless of your interests in culture, cuisine, or adventure.

Officially known as the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, more commonly known as KL. With 243 km2 of space, it is the biggest city in Malaysia. The vibrant metropolis of Kuala Lumpur is encircled by verdant greenery and natural rainforests.

Kuala Lumpur Overview

📍Location: Capital of Malaysia, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

🗺️ Famous Tourist Places in Kuala Lumpur:

• Petronas Twin Towers
• KLCC Park
• Merdeka Square
• Thean Hou Temple
• Petaling Street Flea Market
• Batu Caves
• Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

⛅The climate of Kuala Lumpur:

• Summer season: March 28°C with high humidity
• Two Monsoon seasons: East Monsoon - October to January; West Monsoon Season - March to April
• Winter Season: January to February (Day - 27°C; Nigh - 23°C)

⌛ Best Time to Visit Kuala Lumpur:

• December to February
• May to August

⭐ Top Rated Dining in Kuala Lumpur:

• ZENZERO Restaurant & Wine Bar
• Skillet KL
• Blackbyrd KL
• Willow Kuala Lumpur

🏙️ Kuala Lumpur is best known for: Multiple Landmarks

🎉 Festivals and Events:

• Chinese New Year : 29 January 2025, more details
• Thaipusam : 11 February 2025, more details
• Hari Raya Aidilfitri : 30 March to 1 April 2025, more details
• Kaamatan Harvest Festival : 30 May 2024
• Wesak Day, Rainforest World Music Festival : 28 to 30 June 2024
• National Day : 31 August 2024
• Dragon Boat Festival : 10 June 2024

🪩 Main Hub of Kuala Lumpur: Golden Triangle

💰Currency: RM/ MYR

🚌Internal Mode of Transportation:

• MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) - Rail
• Buses
• Taxi
• Motor Taxi

Delicious delicacies are not the only best things to do in Kuala Lumpur, which makes the city the finest place to visit. The city offers a wide range of activities or things to do, with one of the best nightlife scenes in the area, history, culture, architecture, and excitement. 

Here are the top places to visit in Kuala Lumpur:

1. Petronas Twin Towers

Step into the beating heart of the city at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, standing tall as a symbol of Malaysia's progress and prosperity. Ascend to the Skybridge for breathtaking panoramic views of the cityscape below, or venture even higher to the observation deck for an unforgettable vista that stretches as far as the eye can see.

• Entry Fees: Starting MYR 282
• Visiting hours: 10 am–6 pm (Tue - Sunday), Monday (Closed)
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 350m
• Travel Duration from Golden Triangle: 5 minutes walking. Click on the map.
• Book Tickets: Petronas Twin Towers
• Nearby Attractions around Petronas Twin Tower: SuperPark Malaysia, KLCC Park, Millennium Club

2. KL Tower

The 421-meter-tall Kuala Lumpur Tower, often known as KL Tower, is a telecommunications tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the seventh-tallest tower in the world. Though the Petronas Towers are tall, the finest views of the city may be found from the Menara KL, which is perched atop Bukit Nanas. A rotating restaurant, an inside observation deck at 276 meters, and, most exciting, an open-air sky deck at 300 meters, accessible depending on the weather, are located within the bulb at the top.

• Entry Fees: MYR 35 (Book from redBus to avail discount)
• Visiting hours: 9 am - 10 pm (Daily)
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 2.7 km. Click on the map.
• Travel Duration from Golden Triangle: 10 Minutes via car
• Book Tickets: KL Tower
• Nearby attractions around KL Tower: SKY Box, Sky Deck, Observation Deck, Tower Walk 100

3. Aquaria KLCC

In the city centre, below the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and near the famous Twin Towers, is the state-of-the-art aquarium known as Aquaria KLCC. This magnificent exhibition spread over 60,000 square feet, features 5,000 exhibits of land and marine animals.

• Entry Fees: Adult - MYR 52 & Child - MYR 42 (Book from redBus for discount)
• Visiting hours: 10 am - 8 pm (Daily)
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 1km. Click on the map.
• Travel Duration from the Golden Triangle: 8 minutes via car
• Book Ticket: Aquaria KLCC
• Nearby Attractions around Aquaria KLCC: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, MinNature Malaysia

4. Chinatown

In the centre of the city, situated across the Klang River from Merdeka Square, is Kuala Lumpur Chinatown. For a taste of the city's rich heritage, wander through the historic streets of Chinatown, where ancient temples stand in harmony with vibrant markets and bustling street vendors. Free yourself in the tiny passages and be rewarded with treasures waiting to be discovered, from traditional handicrafts to mouth-watering street food delights.

• Entry Fees: Free
• Visiting hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 3.4km
• Travel Duration from Golden Triangle: 18 minutes by car. Click on the map 
• Book Ticket: Chinatown Food Fest 
• Nearby places around Chinatown: Petaling Street Market, Kwai Chai Hong, Stadium Negara

2 Important Tips while visiting Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

1. In Pasar Karat Petaling Street Market, bargaining is a must
2. Come on an empty stomach to take full advantage of the snack options.

5. Museum of Illusions Kuala Lumpur

Experience illusions that deceive your eyes with a vast collection of holograms in the museum. Explore illusion rooms like the Tilted Room, Vortex Tunnel, and Reversed Room. A few of the mind-blowing installations include - cloning table, beuchet chair, head on a platter. Wishlist the Museum of Illusion as one of the things to do in KL bucket list to experience the unbelievable.

• Entry Fees: Starting MYR 33.5
• Visiting Hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 2.3 km
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 9 minutes by car. Click on the map 
• Book Tickets: Museum of Illusions Kuala Lumpur
• Nearby Places around the Museum of Illusions Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, MinNature Malaysiam Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre

6. Batu Caves

In Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia, there is a mogote called Batu Caves, which is home to a number of cave temples. The golden statue of Lord Murugan, the Hindu deity, is undoubtedly one of Batu Caves' most distinctive features. The name Batu Caves is derived from the Malay word batu, which means "rock." It is one of the most well-known Hindu shrines outside of India and one of the top things to do in Kuala Lumpur. The limestones found in caves are around 400 million years old. Concealed in the center of the cave, the shrine dates back to 1920.

Important Tip: Dress code for women, make sure your shoulders are covered and wear a long skirt or pants. T-shirts and pants or shorts work well on men.

• Entry Fees: MYR 250 (Avail discount only on redBus)
• Visiting hours: 7.00 am - 9.00 pm (Daily)
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 12 km
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 20 minutes via car. Click on the map.
• Book tickets: Batu Caves
• Nearby Places around Batu Caves: Ramayana Cave - Suyambu Lingam, Kartik Sawamy Temple Batu Caves, Sri Ayyappaswamy Temple Devasthanam Batu Caves, Gua Damai Extreme Park

7. Thean Hou Temple

With six-tiered, the Thean Hou Temple is influenced by Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. It's among Southeast Asia's biggest and most historic Buddhist temples. Perched atop Robson Heights on Lorong Bellamy, with a view of Jalan Syed Putra, the temple spans 1.67 acres. Situated in the southwest of Kuala Lumpur city, along Jalan Klang Lama, and only a short distance from Bukit Bintang. The Hainanese community, a Chinese ethnic group, constructed the temple in honor of the Chinese sea deity Mazu. The temple does not have a dress code.

• Entry Fees: Free
• Visiting hours: 8 am to 8 pm (Daily)
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 7.8 km
• Travel time from the Golden Triangle: 18 minutes via car. Click on the map.
• Book Tickets: Thean Hou Temple
• Nearby Places around Thean Hou Temple: Chùa Bà Thiên Hậu, Buddhist Maha Vihara, Urban Orchard Park

8. Central Market

Located in the centre of the city, Central Market is a hub for Malaysian culture, art, and crafts. Central Market Kuala Lumpur, a historically significant building, evolved from a wet market in 1888 to a popular tourist attraction for shoppers and art enthusiasts. A must-see location in Kuala Lumpur, Central Market offers tourists a distinctive shopping experience where they may savour regional fabrics, handicrafts, souvenirs, antiques, and snacks. Visitors can enjoy wide attractions, like Illusion 3D Art Museum, Art House Gallery, DIY Batik Painting, Fortune Telling, Henna Drawing, Fish Spa, Manjakaki, Chinese Seal, KL Story Exhibition Gallery and Pasar Besar.

Some notable events at Central Market Kuala Lumpur are Pesta Jiwa CNY, Pesta Kita Market, CNY Vibes, Lots of Love, and KL Alternative Book Feast.

• Entry Fees: Free
• Visiting Hours: 10 am - 10 pm (Daily)
• Distance from Golden Triangle: 3.5 km
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 15 minutes via car. Click on the map.
• Book Tickets: Central Market 
• Nearby Places around Central Market: Merdeka Square, National Mosque of Malaysia, Menara Kuala Lumpur, MinNature Malaysia

9. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is the premier destination for fashion, dining, and urban leisure, showcasing the finest of both local and international retail. Located in the center of Malaysia's premier shopping destination, Bukit Bintang. It features over 700 boutiques arranged over ten floors and eight themed zones. It is made up of two office buildings, two residential towers, and two shopping centers.

• Entry Fees: MYR 10
• Visiting Hours: 10 am -10 pm (Daily)
• Distance from Golden Triangle: 1.5 km
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 7 minutes via car. Click on the map.
• Book tickets: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
• Nearby places from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur: The Royal Selangor Golf Club, Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, Petronas Twin Towers

10. Hauntu

Get spooked in 60 minutes of paranormal activities at Hauntu, Malaysia’s first Immersive haunting experience. Founded by the company that launched the sensational Breakout Escape Game, Avenue K, The Shore Melaka, and Spy Game Curve. Hauntu is a combination of live theatre performance, role-play, and storytelling.

• Entry Fees: MYR 61
• Visiting Hours: 11 am - 10 pm (Weekends)

                                  2 pm - 10 pm (Mon, Wed, Thur, Friday)

                                  4 pm - 10 pm (Tuesday)

• Distance from Golden Triangle: 1.6km
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 7 minutes via car. Click on the map
• Book Tickets: Hauntu
• Nearby places from Hauntu: Intermark Mall, KLCC Park, SuperPark Malaysia

Find the Best Activities & Attractions in Kuala Lumpur. Here is a list of things to do with family in Kuala Lumpur, ranging from historical sites to contemporary marvels:

1. Berjaya Times Square Theme Park

The first-largest indoor theme park in Malaysia, Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, has been recognised in the Malaysia Book of Records. The massive 133,000-square-foot indoor theme park has two thrilling areas: Fantasy Garden for the little ones and Galaxy Station for thrill-seekers.

• Entry Fees: MYR 60 (Avail discount from redBus)
• Visiting Hours: 10 am to 10 pm
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 2.9 km
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 12 minutes via car. Click on the map.
• Book Tickets: Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
• Accessibility:
• Wheelchair-accessible car parking, toilet, entrance
• Baggage storage
• Restaurants
• Family Friendly
• Playground

2. Kidzania Kuala Lumpur

KidZania is a revolutionary idea with enjoyable, interactive activities for kids ages 4 to 14, inspired by a child's innate drive to explore, play, create, and participate. Youngsters pick up a variety of abilities, develop self-awareness, and boost their confidence. Earn kidZos, the KidZania currency that can be spent in KidZania Kuala Lumpur's stores or saved into a bank account.

• Entry Fees: Infant- 0 to 1 Free, Adult- 18 years and above - MYR 46 - 70 (Discount available on redBus)
• Visiting Hours: 10 am to 6 pm
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 17.6 km
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 23 minutes via car. Click on the map.
• Book Tickets: Kidzania Kuala Lumpur
• Accessibility:
• Wheelchair-accessible car parking, toilet, entrance
• Baggage storage
• Restaurants
• Free WiFi
• Family Friendly
• Key Highlights:
• Live Performance

3. Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

Sunway Lagoon is one of the largest amusement parks in Southeast Asia. It features attractions, water slides, a man-made beach, a wildlife park, and the first surf simulator in Malaysia. Sunway Lagoon is a great family destination in Kuala Lumpur with activities for kids of all ages. Over 90 attractions spread throughout six parks at Malaysia's top multi-park destination: the Amusement Park, Water Park, Wildlife Park, Extreme Park, Scream Park, and Asia's First Nickelodeon Themed Land.

• Entry Fees: MYR 225
• Visiting Hours: 10 am to 11 pm
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 23.5 km
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 28 minutes via car. Click on the map.
• Book Tickets: Sunway Lagoon Theme Park
• Accessibility:
• Wheelchair-accessible car parking, toilet, entrance
• Baggage storage
• Restaurants
• Free WiFi
• Family Friendly
• Key Highlights:
• Live Performance

4. Zoo Negara

Showcasing about 5,000 animals from approximately 500 distinct species, the Malaysia National Zoo (Zoo Negara Malaysia) is a top-tier conservation establishment. See your favourite zoo animals, such as lions, elephants, and giant pandas, when you visit. Visit the butterfly garden, birdhouse, reptile house, and petting zoo. Don't forget to catch the live animal performances.

• Entry Fees: MYR 39
• Visiting Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 11.6 m
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 20 minutes via car. Click on the map.
• Book Tickets: Zoo Negara
• Accessibility:
• Wheelchair-accessible toilets and car parking
• Family Friendly

Are you looking for fun things to do in KL this weekend? There's nowhere else to look! The following thrilling events are sure to keep you occupied and create lasting memories of your weekend in the city:

1. ESCAPE Petaling Jaya

At ESCAPE Petaling Jaya, crank up the heart-pounding fun with exciting rides and games that were formerly held in a natural setting and are brought into a modern setting at Paradigm Mall. Enjoy outdoor adventures, obstacle courses, and ziplining through beautiful foliage for a thrilling and amazing day of discovery.

• Entry Fees: Starting- MYR 68.7
• Visiting Hours: 10 am to 8 pm
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 20 km
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 29 minutes via Car. Click on the map.
• Book Tickets: Escape Petaling Jaya 
• Accessibility:
• Wheelchair-accessible car parking, toilet, entrance
• Family Friendly

2. Jump Street Asia

With several jumping attractions at each location and hundreds of interconnected trampolines that reach the walls, Jump Street Asia is a fantastic urban playground for kids and adults alike. Experience the exhilaration of flying at the largest trampoline park in Malaysia by bringing your loved ones along.

Everyone can have a good time at Jump Street, regardless of their level of experience with trampolines. Enjoy a coffee and snacks at Jump Café, practice your aerial abilities in the high-performance section, play trampoline dodgeball, or just jump around the open court.

• Entry Fees: MYR 55
• Visiting Hours: 10 am to 6:30 pm
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 14.5 km
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 27 Minutes via car. Click on the map.
• Book tickets: Jump Street Asia 
• Accessibility:
• Wheelchair-accessible car parking
• Swimming pool
• Family-friendly

3. Breakout Escape Game Kuala Lumpur

The Breakout & Spy Game rooms have challenging jobs, riddles, and tactics to solve them, each with a unique plot or branching plot. Through superpowers, unique hints, and a support system to foster analytical skills, time management, decision-making, and strategising among the players, players must employ wit, talent, and teamwork to complete the game and win.

• Entry Fees: MYR 50
• Visiting Hours: 10 am to 10 pm
• Distance from the Golden Triangle: 120 m
• Travel time from Golden Triangle: 3 Minutes via car. Click on the map.
• Accessibility:
• Live performance
• Family-friendly

Your weekend in Kuala Lumpur will be full of laughter, adventure, and priceless moments with friends if you partake in these thrilling activities. redBus has assorted travel packages for your convenience at reasonable rates. So gather your friends, prepare your belongings, and get set for an incredible weekend escape right in the middle of Malaysia's energetic capital city!

The Best Time to Visit Kuala Lumpur

Peak season - December to February, May to July

• 🍂Dry season: Humidity is comparatively low.
• Temperature around 24°C to 33°C
• Ideal weather for sightseeing and city tour
• Increased tourist activity cause of festivals like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival
• Book tour packages in advance from redBus for a hassle-free trip

Moderate Season - February to April

• Less crowded tourist spots
• Hotel discounts and budget-friendly deals
• 🌧️Occasional rainfall
• Temperature 23°C to 33 °C

Off-Season - August to January

• ⛈️Monsoon season with heavy rainfall
• Less tourist
• Attractive discounts on accommodation
• Temperature ranges between 22°C to 30°C

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