| Overview | | | | choose to scale the steep limestone routes at |
| While parts of Kuala Lumpur have recently been | | | | Batu Caves. |
| overrun with modernization, other parts of the | | | | Sightseeing Attractions |
| city remain virtually untouched. The effect of this | | | | Animal enthusiasts and traveling families will want |
| scattered modernization is a city that is appealing | | | | to make a stop at Aquaria, Kuala Lumpur's |
| for both its modern attractions and its historical | | | | aquarium that houses 5,000 varieties of tropical |
| and cultural appeal. Kuala Lumpur's history and | | | | fishes. Merdeka Square features the world's tallest |
| culture are apparent it its open air markets and | | | | flag pole, the Sultan Abdul Samad building, Old City |
| Chinese and Hindu temples. Visitors can take a | | | | Hall, The Royal Selangor Club, and St. Mary's |
| walk through Merdeka Square, the field where | | | | Cathedral. Kuala Lumpur's national monument to |
| Malaysian independence was first declared, spend | | | | its war dead, Tugu Negara, is an interesting |
| an evening at Jamek Mosque to experience an | | | | attraction to both history buffs and art |
| aspect of Islamic life, or spend a day shopping | | | | enthusiasts. Finally, Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur's |
| and dining in the Chow Kit Market, the largest | | | | national palace and home to Malaysia's |
| market in the city where silks, spices, and fresh | | | | constitutional monarch, is a sight worth seeing, and |
| fish are sold by friendly local vendors. For a more | | | | visitors will enjoy watching the changing of guards |
| exciting and tourist-oriented experience, visitors to | | | | ceremony daily from the main gate. |
| Kuala Lumpur should experience Cosmo's World, | | | | Nightlife |
| Malaysia's largest indoor theme park, indulge in the | | | | The home of the well-regarded Malaysian |
| view from the sky bridge that extends between | | | | Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dewan Filharmonik |
| the Petronas Twin Towers, and listen to the | | | | Petronas, is nestled at the base of the Twin |
| international music at the Backroom, Malaysia's | | | | Towers. This is an excellent evening destination; |
| largest dance club that frequently features | | | | however, a strict dress code is enforced. To see |
| internationally-known DJs. Best of all, Kuala Lumpur | | | | a play, Istana Budaya is the place to go. For dining |
| is home to some of the least expensive five-star | | | | adventures, check out the China Town, Little |
| hotels in the world. | | | | Indian, and Golden Triangle areas for either |
| Outdoor Attractions | | | | samplings of traditional Chinese, North Indian, and |
| Just outside of the city's center is Lake Gardens, | | | | Tamil dishes or more worldly cuisine choices. Kuala |
| a serene garden where visitors can watch some | | | | Lumpur's largest shopping district is the Bukit |
| of Malaysia's exotic birds in their natural | | | | Bintang area, though, for a cheaper and more |
| environment, take a boat ride down Lake | | | | original souvenir, you'll want to check out Central |
| Perdana, or simply take a romantic stroll with a | | | | Market and Chinatown, but be prepared to haggle. |
| loved one. Adventure-seeking tourists may | | | | |