Kuala Lumpur Guide

Independence Square Kuala Lumpur

Independence Square was formerly the heart of Colonial British Malaya. In this Square can be found a big field, then used as a cricket field of the British Selangor Club. The field is surrounded by beautiful Moghul-inspired buildings built by the British in the late 19th century and was used to...

Batu Caves Sri Subramaniam Swamy Temple

The Batu Caves is located on a limestone outcrop some 13km from the city of Kuala Lumpur. It is a very popular tourist destination and receives hundreds of visitors daily.

The site has a number of Hindu temples at ground level and also the famous Sri Subramaniam Swamy Temple which is...

Sri Mahamariamman Temple

The Sri Mahamariamman Temple can be considered the oldest functioning Hindu Temple in Kuala Lumpur.  The Temple was initially a private family shrine of a Hindu trader by the name of K. Thamboosamy Pillai in 1873. 

Being a very successful and influential Indian leader, he had...

Kwan Ti Temple

The Kwan Ti Temple is a Chinese Taoist temple located in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur.

It is locally also known as the Kwong Siew Association Building because it was started by Chinese immigrants from the Kwong Foo and Siew Foo villages in the Provinces of Guangdong in Southern China.

Petaling Street, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

Petaling Street is the Chinatown of Kuala Lumpur.

This famous street cuts through Jalan Pudu and Jalan Sultan with various hotels in Kuala Lumpur like Swiss Inn Kuala Lumpur, Ancasa Hotel and Spa and Alamanda Hotel surrounding it. There are also other budget hotels in Petaling Street...

Masjid Jamek, Kuala Lumpur

Jamek Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River.

Designed by Arthur Benison Hubback (who also worked on the renowned Sultan Abdul Samad Building), the foundation stone was both laid on 23 March 1908 and...

Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

The Old KL Railway Station has been described as a Mughal fantasy and a celebration of minarets.  It was reputed to be one of the prettiest railway stations in Southeast Asia.

Designed by Mr. Arthur Benison Hubback who worked for the Public Works Department (PWD) of the...

National Mosque

The National Mosque or Masjid Negara (local language) was built in 1965 to play it’s role as the primary mosque in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of an independent nation. While Islam is Malaysia’s official religion, all other religions are allowed to be practiced freely. ...

Petronas Twin Towers

This iconic building offers a visit to its sky-bridge located on the 41st floor which connects the two towers. It also offers a visit to the Observation Deck on the 86th floor. This visit is optional and tickets are priced at RM120 per person. Advance online booking needs to be made as it is...

National Palace

The Istana Negara (National Palace) is the official residence of the Malaysian King, also known locally as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

He the head of state in our constitutional monarchy system in Malaysia. Unlike other monarchs in the world, Malaysia's King is appointed for a period...