Things to do in Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur in 3 days
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The last time I was in Malaysia it was all about Work Work
Work, nothing but WORK, I didn’t even get a chance to see some of my
friends, that was exactly 12
months ago. This time around I went to Malaysia Kuala Lumpur to explore the
city, I wanted to see what has changed and what I might have missed on my last
visits. I took a journey with a few friends of mine working on an upcoming
project (I can’t say much on that)
Malaysia has also introduced another bus system for Tourists,
the KL Hop-On Hop-Off bus. I highly recommend this bus to either first time tourists or even
recurring travellers, for as little as RM 55 (15usd) you get a 24-hour
pass to ride around the city’s attractions.
These are the some of the places and landmarks I covered which might be of interest to you. There are more, but I felt these were enough for me considering the time I had.
The museum was built on the former site of Selangor museum. Opened in
1963, its structure embodies the old traditional Malaysia style and the modern-day
Malaysia. The museum has 4 gallery points, which include displays about the history
of Malaysia, culture, traditional weapons and instruments, art, crafts and many
more.
What caught my eye was the building from the outside, the art on both
sides of the entrance exhibited the history of Malaysia in an artistic way, that
was a winner for me before even going in. 
The mosque was constructed within a period of 2 years, started in 1963 and
completed in 1965. It was built on the site of a church (talk about 2 holy
places in one ey). The mosque has many interesting features that are interpreted
in many different ways. Its most striking features are its 73-metre-high
minaret, which resembles a folded umbrella, and its 16-point concrete dome,
which resembles an open umbrella.
The mosque has a capacity of 15, 000 people in one sitting. Visitors are
allowed to enter the mosque, considering they are dressed appropriately. I
however didn’t get the time to go in as
I came during prayer time, talk about wrong timing.
Located in Brickfield, this place started as a residential area which was
later turned into a brick making centre. It was in approx. 10 years that the
government moved little India to this area. The area has since seen a lot of
developments as it is located conveniently by the KL transportation hub, KL Sental.
Like the name says, little INDIA, it is no doubt that as you walk down the
streets you will definitely feel the Indian vibe starting with the music, spices,
colourful clothing displays and so forth.
Also known as Petaling Street, China town is haven for bargain hunters, if
you think your bargaining skills are top-notch, this is where you’ll get a
chance to flaunt them. You will find a street with stalls ranging from
imitations goods, designer clothes, gadgets as well as some local crafts. There
are also restaurant serving really delicious Chinese food worth trying.
The palace dates back to the days of the Japanese Invasion of Malaysia
between 1942-1945. It used to house the Japanese governor at that time. It has
since gone through some renovation worth RM 800 million. Sadly, visitors aren’t
allowed to go inside, but rather get a glimpse of the beautiful guarded gate. I
honestly didn’t get off the Hop-On Hop-Off bus because I would have had to wait
for 30 minutes for the next bus to come just to see or snap a picture of myself
by the gate. If you get the bus you’ll definitely get to see the Palace.
This is one of the famous landmarks in KL and just a walk away from China
Town. It is also called Pasar Seni, just like the famous Rapid KL bus stop. It
is a heritage site which houses a lot of local handicrafts and souvenir stalls.
I honestly didn’t know this was a must visit or see place because it’s the
area that I usually stay in when I visit KL. Bukit Bintang walk is well
regarded as the up class trendy shopping and entertainment district. It is conveniently
located, you can get the GO KL buses (free bus), the monorail (Train), Rapid KL
buses, there are also dozens of shopping malls (some mall listed below)
and restaurants to dine etc.
Located just by the twin towers, this is one of the most luxurious malls
in Malaysia, it’s home for many designer labels such as Jimmy Choo, Chanel, LV,
so forth. It is worth checking out right after you see the twin towers.
This is a high-end mall, the prices are not for the budget travellers, but
it’s worth checking out and dine for some good food in one of the food courts
or restaurants.
If you are someone who’s always looking for good deals on gadgets and
ready to bargain, this is the place to visit.
One of the best budget 7 storey shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, located in
the heart of KL, you can find literally any things ranging from RM10 ($2.50).
You can find anything ranging from, souvenirs, clothes, gadgets, local craft
etc
Previously known as KL Plaza, the newly revamped mall is deemed to be a
posh mall that hosts small sophisticated shops and restaurants. Apparently,
it’s trendy amongst younger crowds.
I spent 3 days 2 nights in Kuala Lumpur. Before I even got
into my day plan I noticed there were GO KL buses right across where I stayed.
GO KL buses apparently were introduced in late 2012. These
buses are FREE to ride around the city centre. There
are 4 routes, RedLine, PurpleLine, GreenLine and BlueLine, all going different directions around
KL with a few bus stops where one can do interchanges. At the designated bus
stops, you’ll find maps of each line and you can hop on at any time.
I didn’t waste any time on that day and
tried the GO KL bus, guess what!? I got lost so many times and I wasn’t even
bothered, LOST is my middle name. I think I get lost five hundred and ninety-nine thousand three hundred
and forty-two times each month.
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I did get on the bus (Hop - On Hop – Off), trust me
when I say I have done so much compared to the times I have visited the city in
the previous years.
These are the some of the places and landmarks I covered which might be of interest to you. There are more, but I felt these were enough for me considering the time I had.
PETRONAS
TWIN TOWER
Petronas Twin towers, also known as the KL Twin Towers, are one of Malaysia’s
best infrastructure to-date. The building has broken records in the past by being
the tallest building in the world for a period of 6 years between 1998-2004.
They are however, still the tallest twin towers in the world. Standing at 452m
tall, the towers have 29 double-decker high speed passenger lifts and 5 levels
of underground parking. They are a very important symbol to the people and the
country as they symbolise the country’s main religion, ISLAM. Seen from above,
each tower resembles an 8-pointed star of Islam.
KL
TOWER
The tallest free-standing tower in South East Asia and the 7th
in the world, this is one of the must visit spots. Just like the twin towers,
you will get a 360-degree view of the city. What’s interesting about the Tower
is the Skyboxes, these are glass boxes suspended at 300m overseeing the city, you
literally see everything from the ground in an Ariel view.
The tower also has a
revolving restaurant – Atmosphere 360, bookings to dine need to be made before coming in. If you are into reality TV, you would have seen or know that this building was the first
ever pit-stop for the first Amazing Race Asia.
NATIONAL
MUSEUM - MALAYSIA – Muzium Negara
STATE
MOSQUE
LITTLE
INDIA
CHINA
TOWN
NATIONAL
PALACE
CENTRAL
MARKET
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KUALA
LUMPUR RAILWAY STATION MRT
Not far from the state mosque lies the oldest Railway station that today
is still used. I found the building interesting to see as it still carries the
European architectural feel.
BUKIT
BINTANG WALK
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If you are into the nightlife, Changkat is somewhere around the corner. The
street transforms and becomes vibrant at night.
If you are looking for somewhere to stay, I highly recommend you stay in
this area to conveniently walk around and catch public transport at ease.
There are a lot of other Notable Places
that you ought not to
miss on your travel around KL, the shopping mall are amazing.
Suria KL
Pavilion
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Time Square
This is not the actual time square you would see in the states, it’s just
a borrowed name, this mall houses some branded shops and local shops with good
prices too.
Lot 10
This is one of KL’s oldest 5- storey shopping malls located right in the
heart of the city. It houses a mix of local shops as well and international
brands. The mall has a sky bridge that connects it to Bukit Bintang monorail
station.
Low Yat
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Sungei Wang
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Fahrenheit 88
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Who Would travel to Malaysia and not try their delicacy? I will definitely
share some of the food I tried on my next post.
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