Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur is known for its skyscrapers and cultural diversity. Rise to the top of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers–the world’s tallest twin towers; or brave the glass-bottomed viewing box at the Sky Deck in KL Tower!

A city bustling with excitement from day to night, Kuala Lumpur offers you a splashing good time at Sunway Lagoon. Spend time walking up the steps of the Batu Caves, a picturesque limestone hill. A melting pot of culture from all over the world, the local cuisine is bound to tantalize your taste buds! Simply go on a street food hunt and you’ll understand why. To escape the heat, take a day trip to Genting Highlands, a hilltop City of Entertainment.

Best time to visit

JAN
Thaipusam Festival in Batu Caves

Recommended trip duration

3 days

The best of Kuala Lumpur

KLIA Ekspres Kuala Lumpur Airport Express Ticket
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KLIA Ekspres Kuala Lumpur Airport Express Ticket

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KL Tower Ticket in Kuala Lumpur
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KL Tower Ticket in Kuala Lumpur

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Aquaria KLCC Ticket in Kuala Lumpur
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Aquaria KLCC Ticket in Kuala Lumpur

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Sunway Lagoon Ticket
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Sunway Lagoon Ticket

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Genting Highlands and Batu Caves Day Tour
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Genting Highlands and Batu Caves Day Tour

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PETRONAS Twin Towers Ticket
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PETRONAS Twin Towers Ticket

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Historical Malacca Tour with Lunch from Kuala Lumpur
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Historical Malacca Tour with Lunch from Kuala Lumpur

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KidZania Kuala Lumpur Ticket
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Kuala Lumpur Half Day City Tour
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Kuala Lumpur Half Day City Tour

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Kuala Lumpur Suburbs and Batu Caves Tour
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Skyline Luge Kuala Lumpur
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Klook Pass Kuala Lumpur
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Travel guides & tips for Kuala Lumpur

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Why people love Kuala Lumpur

5 /5

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[Klook Exclusive - Flash Deals 50%] Escape Room Experience in Kuala Lumpur
best tu mmng best. but I'm upset that the staff can't explain. I don't care about the speaking part. the story of the article explain him. dtg dtg kata tak "i dont know" waklu. I'll call you for help. He just finished 5 minutes of the game. but the female staff is nice and bright. women are happy to understand. nokharam. but best je game he's just wrong. I don't know if I'm wrong or if I'm stupid, I'm not good at it. hahaha main yg vampire tu. he said there was a measles vampire we knew. over is. hahhaa but mmng best. ckp best ni dah bnyk kali dah. ok bye. I'll have more money later. I sprayed the staff. taklah tipu je. Maybe he's new or less smart like us. heheh it's a joke. ok let's come support. The staff is ok, except for the white ckp.

5 /5

Highly recommended
KLIA Ekspres Airport Train Tickets (QR Code Direct Entry)
I was so satisfied. First of all, the train departs on time, so you can use it without delays or traffic jams. Even travelers who are not familiar with geography in an unfamiliar environment can easily find it by following the dark pink signs! Oh, and if you use the friend invitation code below, you can get discounts over 4200 won! Invite a friend code (invite code): 2U37MW

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Latest Recipe at Le Méridien Putrajaya
It's a very good experience, and a favorable price. The food and seafood are diversified and fresh, and the environment is also very good👍. On-site staff will also provide disposable gloves for guests to take food to avoid cross-infection with meal clips. Epidemic prevention measures are OK. Will go to experience again!

5 /5

Highly recommended
Sunway Lagoon
Convenient and simple to use, the "Sunway Lagoon", a collection of playgrounds, water parks, and zoos, can meet your three requirements at once. However, due to the off-season, many equipment are closed and suspended. What is more special is the only "SpongeBob SquarePants" in Asia. The theme water park Ps needs to pay attention to that the locals are more conservative and don’t wear too naked

5 /5

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InterContinental Hotel 5-Star Stay with English Style Afternoon Tea and Breakfast
Bought this for my wife's birthday and New year's. informed the hotel beforehand and they prepared a cake and flowers on the bed, which my wife loved! Service was exceptional and we enjoyed the breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails. bed was large and comfortable,and our suite was amazing! definitely recommended!

5 /5

Highly recommended
Kuala Lumpur Private Car Charter
It is very convenient to charter a car through klook~ The driver will pick up the destination at the airport according to the appointed time and then arrange the driver through the letter before departure. The guide will also recommend purchasing points (buy chocolates and famous products). A very recommended chartered car Day trip^^

What to know before visiting Kuala Lumpur

Local weather

  • JAN - DEC
    32° 22°

General info
  • Time zone

    8 hours ahead

  • Currency

    1NZD = 2.62MYR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Thaipusam Festival in Batu Caves

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Auckland

  • Activities available on Klook

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