The Best Attractions In Kuala Lumpur Dont Miss These On Your Holiday To Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is fast becoming the capital of South East Asia it has a population approaching 2m with a land area of 240 Sq km. Everything about the city has the ability to hypnotise even the most discerning traveller. The culture and friendliness of the people, the tropical and always sunny weather, the mass of interesting shops, sights and sounds and of course an endless supply of brilliant restaurants (get ready to buy bigger pants).

Want to impress the locals with your knowledge on Malaysia? Check out these interesting facts

The Largest Cave Chamber In The World happens to be the Sarawak Chamber in Gunung Mulu national park.

Feb 20th, 1956 The date Malaysia gained independence, now celebrated as a national holiday.

Rafflesia found in Sabah, this is the largest flower in the world. Malaysia also is proudly home to the largest leaf in the world (over 3 metres long).

Malaysia has more km of highway than the total circumference of the earth.
Minangkabu The settlers to the Malaysia state of Negeri Sembilan, who came to Malaysia sometime in the 15th century.

Dining Etiquette In some top end Malay restaurants do not be surprised if the waiter comes with a pot of water its expected for guests to wash their hands before starting their meals.

The Smelliest Fruit In The World Durians are found in Malaysia, and aside from being an aphrodisiac they also hold the less impressive mantle of smelliest fruit in the world.
Home Of The Turtle Several species of turtles were discovered first, and believed to have originated, from Malaysia. Malaysia is also home to the Monitor Lizard, which can be several feet in length.

40,000 Years The age of the oldest human remains to be found in Malaysia. This indicates that the origins of Malay culture may have started during this time, or even have preceded it.

The other end of shopping within Malaysia includes grand shopping malls that would put anything in New York or London to shame.

Right in the heart of the golden Triangle is the immaculate Pavillion Mall this mall covers a huge area containing hundreds of shops as well as some outstanding eating areas. The topmost floor contains some excellent and well priced restaurants a particularly popular one is Spice Of India which offers some truly wonderful Indian cuisine.

Other really popular shopping malls include Berjaya Times Sq which claims to be South East Asias biggest shopping centre. It certainly is big and includes several restaurants and a cinema.

Near the Petronas Towes, Suria Mall also has a good selection of boutiques inside.
Mid Valley Megamall is another blockbuster with hundreds of shops, cinema, bowling alley and a plethora of mid range and quality restaurants.
If your credit card knows no bounds then check out Starhill Gallery which is where the elite of Kuala Lumpur shop for designer name clothing & products.

Restaurants Of Choice The Places To Eat In Kuala Lumpur

There are no shortage of wonderful dining experiences in Kuala Lumpur you can opt to dine in five star luxury within many of the opulent restaurant catering to the five star crowd or choose to eat at a roadside stall in one of the many night markets that the city hosts. Its up to you, and no matter your choice you shall eat well.

Well segregate the dining options by the type of cuisine:

For The Best Chinese Food In Kuala Lumpur

Obviously, Chinatown is your port of call for the best choice in world class Chinese food.
West Lake Restoran has some well priced meals popular with both tourists and locals. Its located within Chinatown.

Crystal Jade is a favourite for good quality Chinese fare within the Golden Triangle area of Kuala Lumpur.

Si Chuan Dou Hua For a more upmarket Chinese restaurant in lush surroundings, this one is highly rated by businessmen in Kuala Lumpur city centre.

Chynna Also rather upmarket, Chynna is located in the Bangsar Baru district.

For The Best Indian Food In Kuala Lumpur

Vansh, located in the golden triangle region of Kuala Lumpur has what many believe to be the best Indian food in the city. Nearby, another good option is Restoran Nagansari which offers some world class curries.

In the Little India region of Kuala Lumpur there are a few good Indian restaurants including the glitzy That Indian Thing, Bilal Restoran and Sangeetha.

Elsewhere, in Brickfields youll find the highly regarded Gem Restaurant reasonably priced and always very good.

Petronas Towers The Most Seen Tourist Attraction In Malaysia

The views from the sky-bridge along the Petronas Towers are pretty good (though the bridge is not more than about halfway up the entire height of the towers). The Petronas towers is over ten years old and was commissioned by multinational oil giant Petronas who have their main office inside (along with some other huge companies). The towers are called Menara (Malay for Tower) 1 and 2 and at one point were recorded to be the highest in the world (up to 2002).

Also within the grounds are some well manicured gardens, and a huge conference centre wildly regarded as one of the best in the world.

The Petronas towers are open to the public from Tuesdays to Sunday at specific times (typically between 8.30am to 5pm), but even outside the times when the skybridge is open there are many things in and around the towers to enjoy for example some chic restaurants and cafes and the park which is open late at night.

If you do want some unique snaps of the Petronas Towers, it is highly recommended to come at night when the tower is fully lit. You can get some outstanding photography, particularly from the gardens which themselves host a lovely lake.

Within the Petronas Towers structure, there is the highly popular Aquarium, which has some impressive displays of marine life.

If you are looking for a decent place in the city centre near the towers, there are actually a good few hotels that will not break the bank. A comfortable place can be had for as little as $70 per night (sometimes with partial views of the Petronas towers).

The other offerings in Kuala Lumpur tend to be based in and around places such as Little India. There are quite a few places to choose from if you do decide you want to stay outside of the heart of Kuala Lumpur though if youre a tourist looking for the essential Kuala Lumpur experience, you really should try and find a place inside the Golden Triangle.

Kuala Lumpur Hilton You cannot have a major city without a Hilton operating somewhere within the city boundaries. Like its global siblings, Hilton Kuala Lumpur is a five star treat with lavish rooms and outstanding service. The location in Stesen Sentral is not bad either.

Sheraton Similar to Hilton in class, style and price the Sheraton is located along lively Asian Heritage Row.

In Little India, the reputed Coliseum is the place of choice, but a couple of other operators are also around.

Other Entertainment In Kuala Lumpur Cinemas, Theatre & More

Theatre goers may find something that appeals to them at either Istana Budaya (drama shows & musicals) and similarly the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts centre also hosts plays and cultural events.

There are some cinemas in a couple of the large malls that are located throughout the city, but specialist cinemas can be found at the Digi Imax Cinema in Berjaya Times Square, or at the Golden Screen Cinemas in Bangsar (the biggest cinema complex that Malaysia has to offer).

If youre in the mood for some Malay type music then pop into Seri Melayu where you can see traditional Malay dances and cultural shows.

The museum holds some interesting information about the history and culture of Malaysia and has some good exhibits.

Kuala Lumpur is a market lovers dream come true you can hardly walk for five minutes in any direction without coming onto some type of market or stall whatever the time of day or night.

Probably the most famous is Central Market, which has an excellent selection of local handicrafts, jewelry, mementos, clothes and more. As it is a hotspot for tourists youll really need to bargain if you want a good deal. You should also note that if you intend to go on to some of the lovely islands in Malaysia (such as Langkawi), you can find the same items a lot cheaper so if you do intend to shop make sure you plan it. Central market is located along jln Hang Kasturi).

Somewhat more rustic is the Kuala Lumpur Arts Market within Laman Seni KL is quite a good place to pick up home made crafts you deal with the artists/craft makers directly which makes for a nice story when you tell people about the painting hanging on your wall.
In Kampung Baru is the delightful Night Market (called the Sunday market because it starts on Saturday but runs through into Sunday).

A huge selection of crafts and pewter can be purchased at Kompleks Budaya Kraf, which is also well worth a visit.

Ultimately, markets are an intrinsic part of Malaysian life and if youre there on anything but a stopover, they should make it on to your agenda of places to visit.

Initially sculpted during British rule, the Lake Gardens are well worth a visit on your Malaysia holiday. The centrepiece and biggest attraction of the gardens themselves are the bird reserve offering over 150 species of local bird & wildlife.