Kuala Lumpur
Travel Guide
Overview
Best time to visit: May – August and December – February are the driest months in the year (dry season). Average minimum temperature: 25 C. Average maximum temperature: 35 C. The driest weather is in June when an average of 126mm of rainfall occurs.
How long to stay: 3 days for a first time visit; if you spend 4-5 days you can explore the surrounding areas of Kuala Lumpur.
Language: Malay, English
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (1 GBP = 5.82 MYR)
Transport: Download the ‘Grab‘ app for quick pick ups at cheap prices with lots of drivers available. ‘InDrive‘ app used by locals with a bidding like process to select driver at desire price.
Things you should know before travelling: ATM machines do not charge a fee when withdrawing money.
Food
Places to Eat
Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of different cultures which is evident in their cuisine with strong Indian, Chinese and Malay influences - you definitely won't be disappointed by the variety of food available!
Travel
Things to Do
Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia, most famous for the Petronas Twin Towers but that's not all this bustling metropolitan city has to offer. From historical landmarks from the British colonial administration, museums, night markets, grand shopping malls and abundance of restaurants and cafes - there is something for everyone!
Itinerary
Day One: Petronas Towers, Petronas Park, Pavilion Shopping Mall, Saloma Link (at night time), Jalan Alor
Day Two: KL Tower, Merdeka Square, Central Market, Petaling Street (optional)
Day Three: Islamic Arts Museum, National Mosque of Malaysia, Perdana Botanical Garden, Bangsar Village, Brickfields/Little India – optional
Day One: Petronas Towers, Petronas Park, Pavilion Shopping Mall, Saloma Link (at night time), Jalan Alor
Day Two: KL Tower, Merdeka Square, Central Market, Petaling Street (optional)
Day Three: Islamic Arts Museum, National Mosque of Malaysia, Perdana Botanical Garden, Bangsar Village, Brickfields/Little India – optional
Day Four & Five: Suggest visiting one or more of the locations in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur:
- Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah: beautiful mosque in Selangor which is 40mins drive from KL.
- Batu Caves: series of caves and cave temples in Selangor which is about 25 mins drive from KLCC.
- Masjid Putra: famous pink mosque located in Putrajaya which is 35mins drive from KLCC.
- Genting Highlands: a resort built on top of a mountain, shopping mall, amusement park and restaurants, one hour drive from KLCC.
- Malacca: 3-4 hours drive from KLCC. It was one of Asia’s most well known trading ports, historical site includes churches, mosques, museums and night market.