Kuala Lumpur Things to Do Tips by Firestar24

Okay, my guide book says:

"Concealed within a towering limestone outcrop, these huge cathedral-like caves were discovered by an American naturalist in 1878. A flight of 272 steps leads to the Temple Cave, whose 100m tall chamber has been used as a Hindu temple for over 100 years..."

I say:

"I've never seen so many Monkeys!"

They're everywhere! From big ones who try to pinch everything to baby ones who hold onto their mother.

The actual caves are eerie and awe-inspiring. Hindu idols decorate crevices and nooks and incense sweetens the musky air. I wish we'd gone in January for the Thaipusam festival - nontheless - it was still busy.

If anyone goes, please let me know when Monkey God statue is finished - Please excuse my ignorance - I forgot his name - but he looks fantastic!

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Phone: +60 3 2287 9422
Address: The Batu Caves - silly!
Directions: 13km north of Kuala Lumpur

I always like zoos and Malaysia's Zoo Negara was no disappointment. All my favourites were there, plus some unexpected bonuses such as (I think this is correct) the sinister-looking Marabou Stork - made famous by Irvin Welsh's contraversial novel.

The otter's were gorgeous and kept coming to make friends with us. The zoo has afternoon shows and I believe they do elephant rides for children as well - but Jonathan said I'm just too old to get away with that!

The reptile house was cool - it had symbols for snakes that held a mild venom, another for snakes with a nastier nip, and a nice black skull for those which could kill you in 30 seconds. It also gave details of the reptiles native lands - a rather alarming number mentioned Malaysia! (although - I have to say - we didn't see a snake outside the zoo)

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Address: Zoo Negara
Directions: about an hour from Kuala Lumpur