Kuala Lumpur is one of these big Asian hubs with such a beautiful mix of cultures. I was very excited to visit last April (2019). I spent a total of 3 full days exploring the city and its surroundings. As always, my priority was to do some sightseeing to check out monuments, nature, skylines, parks, etc. Here are the places I went to during my stay.

Batu Caves

This Indian temple is very unique as it was built inside a cave. There are several different temples when you get there, the main one is at the bottom, but once you climb up the stairs, you’ll arrive inside a cave where there are other temples too. If you visit during the day, you will likely encounter some monkeys along the way, however I recommend visiting very early in the morning to avoid crowds, but also to avoid the intense heat.

Thean Hou Temple

This Chinese temple is a 20-min ride from the city centre, and isn’t too touristy, at least when I visited. The architecture is absolutely gorgeous, and you can get really nice views over the city from the first floor.

Masjid Wilayah Mosque

It was my first real experience inside a mosque, and I really enjoyed it. The volunteers at Masjid Wilayah offer free guided tours where they explain the basics of islam, and the history of this mosque, which believe it or not was built in year 2000.

Heli Lounge

Prior to my trip, I had read about this place, which I believe is very unique. Indeed, on top of the Menara KL building you will find what serves as a heli pad by day, and turns into a rooftop lounge by night. How cool! Get there early to make sure you get a seated spot!

Menara Tower

The famous communication tower is the highest point in the city. It is the seventh highest tower in the world, and its construction was completed in 1995. I recommend buying a ticket to access the Sky Box, a glass box located on the very last floor where you’ll be surrounded by glass.

Masjid Jamek

This mosque is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. Right on the other side of the river you will also find Sultan Abdul Samad building. They both have a beautiful architecture, and from there it’s easy to walk South to China Town, where you have really cool cafés. By the way, I highly recommend having lunch at Leaf and co.

Petronas Towers

The famous twin towers are Kuala Lumpur’s emblem. You’ll see them from almost everywhere. I personally find that the best place to take a photo is in KLCC park.

KL Eco Park

This urban rain forest is located in the heart of downtown. In fact, its entrance can be found right in front of the Menara tower once you leave the parking lot. It has several nature trails and a canopy walkway, which offers awesome views on both the city and the KL Tower. You’ll be under the impression that you’re in the middle of the jungle while hearing noises from the city in the background.

Bonus: Find a hotel with a rooftop pool!

In comparison to Singapore where hotels tend to be very expensive, Kuala Lumpur is much more affordable. Travelling there is a great opportunity to book a more luxurious hotel with an infinity rooftop pool while not paying that much money for it. I personally stayed at the Platinum Suites which is very close to the Petronas Twin Towers.

One last tip when travelling to Asia and looking to book your accommodation: try using Agoda. They usually offer cheaper prices all across Asia compared to Booking and Airbnb.