Kuala Lumpur Things to Do Tips by MikeAtSea

The majestic Sultan Sulahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque radiates a beauty and charm that can only be appreciated if you see it with your own eyes. The blue mosque reveals other equally impressive attributes. Its main prayer hall is immense and can accommodate 24.000 worshippers. The walls and the roof are beautifully adorned with superb crafted motifs. The minarets at 142.30 meters are the largest in the world.

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Directions: The Blue Mosque can be reached by travelling 25 km southwest of Kuala Lumpur in Shah Alam.

Right next to the Blue Mosque is the Islamic Museum that houses a collection of Islamic Literature and Art, show casting Islam as one of the multi cultural religions of Malaysia.

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Directions: The Islamic Museum can be reached by travelling 25 km southwest of Kuala Lumpur in Shah Alam.

The National Museum provides an in-depth look at the diversity of Malaysia’s cultures from both the people and natural aspects. Several collections show the variety of people, the dresses, traditions and their heritage that comprises of the modern state of Malaysia today.
Other parts of the collection included pottery, musical instruments and weapons.
The natural part of the museum is also interesting since one can learn about the vast natural diversity of this country.
On occasions the museum houses speciality displays of both international and local nature.

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Phone: +60 3 2282 6255
Address: Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur 50566
Directions: The best way to get to the museum is via K.L. Sentral Station using the Mono Rail.

At the moment the Petronas Towers at the worlds second largest building. The building has just been overtaken by Taipei’s 101 building and soon will be third with the building of Dubai’s Burj al Dubai.
However the 88 floor double structure that rises 452 meters above the street level is an impressive architectural creation and the centrepiece of modern Kuala Lumpur.
One can visit the towers up to the middle arch-way that connects the towers – however tickets are limited.
Situated within the towers are the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Petronas Performing Art Group.

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Directions: The towers are in the modern part of K.L. and being the tallest building can be seen from almost everywhere in town

The Kuala Lumpur Tower or Menara Kuala Lumpur is situated a top of Bukit Nanas in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur’s hotel district. The concrete tower is 421 meters high and the tallest in Asia as well as the fourth tallest in the world. Visiting the top you can enjoy a spectacular overview of the entire city and if you wish you can also sample a meal up there in its revolving restaurant.
The tower also serves as a transmission station for telecommunication, mobile phone networks, radio and television.

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Phone: 603 2020 5446
Website: http://www.menarakl.com.my

This monument was designed by Felix de Weldon in 1966. The 15.54 meters tall bronze monument was constructed to honour Malaysia’s fallen heroes during foreign occupation and the world wars. It is one of the tallest freestanding sculptures of the world.

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Directions: The National Monoment can be reached via Jalan Parlimen in the Western part of the city

This is a uniquely designed building that embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art. One of the most striking features is the multi fold umbrella that is the roof which symbolises the aspirations of an independent Malaysia. The 73 meter tall minaret stands strikingly against the skyline. The National Mosque is the principal house of worship for the inhabitants of Kuala Lumpur.

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Address: Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin
Directions: The mosque is situated close to the K.L Central Station towards the west

This is a historical building rich in character right in the “old” heart of Kuala Lumpur. The building was created in 1897 to house the British administration. The building is Moorish inspired and is topped by a shiny copper dome and a 40 m high clock tower.
The building is the scenery for the National Day Parade every year on August 31st. Today the Supreme Court and the Textile Museum are at home here.

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Address: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Directions: The buidling is located right in the heart of the city

China Town or Petaling Street as it is properly known offers a very different character. It is a colourful street with plenty of shops, restaurants and street hawkers. Regional Chinese cuisine can be found here in the blend of shops from Chinese Medicine to “Rolex” watches.

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Address: Petaling Street
Directions: Peasr Senj is the closest station - walk out of the station straight ahead and you will reach China Town

Very close to China Town is this charming Chinese Temple showcasting some of the diversity of the cultures in Kuala Lumpur.

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Directions: From the main street in China Town the temple is one road parallel between China Town and the Mono Rail Station