Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia, boasting gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture, charming locals, and a myriad of natural attractions. Divided into numerous districts, its main hub is called the Golden Triangle which comprises Bukit Bintang, KLCC and Chinatown. Book your trip with affordable price now!
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Attractions of Kuala Lumpur
KL is widely recognized for numerous landmarks, including Petronas Twin Towers (the world’s tallest twin skyscrapers), Petaling Street flea market, and Batu Caves, which is over 400 million years old.
Kuala Lumpur located at the centre of Selangor state, which is about 360KM from Johor Bahru. You can reach Kuala Lumpur by many ways including by plane, by train, by bus, and of course, by car. If you are looking for a comfortable way to Kuala Lumpur, SG2JB is definitely your choice.
So, what attractions KL has? Here they are….
Petronas Twin Tower
Petronas Twin Towers were once the tallest buildings in the world. Now the world’s tallest twin structures, the 88-storey buildings were designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates. Both towers joined at the 41st and 42nd floors (175m above street level) by a 58 metre-long, double-decker Sky Bridge.
Besides the mall and park, the Petronas Twin Towers has a host of other attractions. These including the Petronas Art Gallery and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Plus the Petrosains Science Centre is here set inside Suria KLCC: it is an interactive science discovery centre showcasing exhibits related to the petroleum industry, from petroleum’s origin in the age of the dinosaurs to its latest oil-based products.
Address: Concourse Level, Petronas Twin Tower, Lower Ground, 50088, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Aquaria KLCC
Aquaria KLCC, located on the concourse level of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. It is said to be one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia. Home to over 150 species of marine life, its star attractions include scary tiger sharks, lethal sea snakes, blue rays, bright coral fish, seahorses and more.
One of the highlights of Aquaria KLCC is a giant tank (featuring an authentic-looking shipwreck). It is a 90m walk-through tunnel with a moving travelator in its centre. Inside you’ll be surrounded by sand tiger sharks, huge stingrays and more. You can take a break from looking at Nemo and his crew, as you head to The Stream which plays host to the giant water rat and the adorable Asian small-clawed otter.
Meanwhile, the Jewels of the Jungle section is home to a variety of reptiles, amphibians and insects including the green snake, coatimundi, tarantula and many others; also be sure to check out the exhibit showcasing the life cycle of butterflies.
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 20:00
Address: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Complex, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Tel: +603 2333 1888
Sunway Lagoon Theme Park
Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is located in Petaling Jaya – a thriving satellite town. It is about 15km southwest of the Kuala Lumpur city centre. With a variety of watery rides on offer and plenty of dry-land activities too, there are few more fun ways to spend a day than cooling down at Sunway.
Water slides that whirl and twirl, a manmade ‘river’ ride, a surf beach, a wave pool, a 360° revolving pirate ship and many more. The list of fun attractions at the 80-acre park is extensive. Built on the site of a former tin mine and quarry, when it first opened the highlights of this multi-zone theme park were its water slides and the world’s largest manmade surf beach. These days, it has expanded and encompasses a total of five different zones – the water park, Scream Park, Amusement Park, Extreme Park and Wildlife Park.
Opening Hours: Daily 10AM – 6PM
Location: Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
Address: 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 5639 0000
Batu Caves
Batu Caves, one of Kuala Lumpur’s most frequented tourist attractions. It is a limestone hill comprising three major caves and a number of smaller ones. Located approximately 11 kilometres to the north of Kuala Lumpur, this 100-year-old temple features idols and statues erected inside the main caves and around it. Incorporated with interior limestone formations said to be around 400 million years old, the temple is considered an important religious landmark by Hindus.
Batu Caves is the focal point of the annual Hindu festival of Thaipusam, which attracts thousands of devotees and visitors. Usually held at the end of January, the procession begins on the evening before the Thaipusam Festival at the Sri Mariamman Temple in KL city centre.
Recently, all 272 steps of the staircase leading to the Temple Cave have recently been repainted with a myriad of colours. So now, you have more reason to visit the iconic Batu Caves, as the tourist hotspot is now sporting a new, vibrant look!
Opening Hours: Daily 6AM – 9PM
Address: Batu Caves, Sri Subramaniam Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603 2287 9422
Berjaya Times Square
Comprising 10 floors and more than 700 retail outlets, Berjaya Times Square is a one-stop leisure destination for all ages. Linked to a five-star hotel of the same brand name, it also comes with several food courts, an indoor theme park with an IMAX theatre, a cinema, a spa centre, a games arcade, a karaoke lounge, a supermarket, a post office, a bank, an IT mall and hundreds of retail outlets offering everything from food to fashion
The mall houses Malaysia’s largest indoor theme park, the Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, the 133,000sqft park (Asia’s largest indoor park) has 14 specially-designed rides including a thrilling roller coaster.
Highlights: Krispy Kreme, Papa John’s Pizza, Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, Borders, Ampang Superbowl, Jojoba International, Digital Centre, SUBWAY Sandwiches, Anime Tech, Amusement Square.
Opening Hours: Daily 10AM – 10PM
Address: 1 Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603 2117 3111
Chinatown Kuala Lumpur
Based in Petaling Street, is also known as ‘Chee Cheong Kai’ (Starch Factory Street). It is a reference to its roots as a tapioca-producing district. Deeply immersed in Oriental culture, heritage and history, Chinatown is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist spots in Malaysia.
Chinatown is also a well-known bargain hunter’s paradise. A place where you can find all sorts of stuff from Chinese herbs to imitation goods. At night, its main market area, Petaling Street, transforms into a lively and vibrant night market, filled with hundreds of stalls offering all kinds of goods at dirt-cheap prices.
Its biggest attraction is perhaps the rows and rows of stalls selling all types of merchandise from food to clothing at bargain able prices.
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