We used the whole day to reach Kuala Lumpur from Penang and arrived short before 9 pm to our capsule hostel in the middle of Bukit Bintang, the trendiest shopping and entertainment district, offering everything from sleek shopping centres and five-star hotels to all-day restaurants and vibrant nightclubs. Thanks to its central location, it is fairly easy to get from anywhere in Kuala Lumpur via public transportation, and that's what we did as soon as we arrived in the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan or TBS for short, an huge main long distance terminal that looks more like an airport than anything else.
After two nights in the hostel, we changed location to a place we heard about (mainly on instagram) and had booked previously to our arrival. We spent an amazing night in the Regalia Residence, which is quite well-known between backpackers and tourists for its sky pool and view over KL. We shared an apartment with two other girls (two rooms in total) and had a equipped kitchen and living room, as well as a large balcony.
Moving on to the city centre in direction of the beautiful Jamek Mosque of Kuala Lumpur and then the local Chinatown. Around the mosque, there's an easy walking path you can follow while also visiting other monuments nearby. The Panggung Bandaraya City Theatre, the City Hall, the St Mary's Cathedral, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building are only a few of them. The Merdeka Square is a landmark green plaza with a 96m high flagpole that marks the site of the first Malayan flag-raising. It is liked by many locals for resting, playing some football or just passing time with the family. From its centre it is possible to behold the KL Tower.
Not far from the Merdeka Square is the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery and Tourist Centre, from where you can take the famous I LOVE KUALA LUMPUR picture.
The River of Life is a laudable and extravagant project that aims to transform the Klang River into a vibrant and liveable waterfront with high economic value. This transformation is divided into three main components: cleaning, master planning and beautification, and development. Now the river can be seen with a new face from the Leboh Pasar Besar Bridge, having everyday lights and a small water show for visitors.
The Chinatown is a wide area located south from the mosque and a place where you can find many things, from souvenirs to local street food.
The Petronas Twin Towers are twin skyscrapers in the centre of Kuala Lumpur and the main purpose of everyone's visit in this city. The surrounding area has a modern and rich feeling to it, because of the many office-like buildings, shops and a park. Within KLCC Park, sited at the esplanade outside of Suria KLCC (shopping mall inside the Petronas), lies the man-made Lake Symphony. Two musical fountains display daily at 8, 9 and 10 pm over 150 unique programmed animations in a magical performance of sound and water. The water fountain showtimes (light only) are at 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm daily. Another exciting experience is the spectacular cityscape from atop the towers.
That night I didn't forget our sky pool.
A rollercoaster that goes through three floors is something out of the ordinary in a shopping mall - the Berjaya Times Square is a paradise for shoppers and one of the largest frequented malls in the world.
Our final stop before leaving KL were the renowned Batu Caves, a limestone hill that has a series of caves and Hindu temples. Sadly at the time I was there, it was a construction site and only some parts were open to the public or visible. Nonetheless the main focus is always on the gigantic gold statue of Hindu deity Lord Murugan located at the entrance. The main cave is are free of charge, but you'll have to pay if you want to visit the Art Gallery Cave and the Dark Cave. Remember to wear decent clothes, better if your knees are covered (so you'll avoid being stopped by women renting sarongs), and pay attention to the unruly monkeys that wander around the premises.
Next morning before our check-out, I had to experience once again this amazing pool and the sunrise in the background.
A rollercoaster that goes through three floors is something out of the ordinary in a shopping mall - the Berjaya Times Square is a paradise for shoppers and one of the largest frequented malls in the world.
Our final stop before leaving KL were the renowned Batu Caves, a limestone hill that has a series of caves and Hindu temples. Sadly at the time I was there, it was a construction site and only some parts were open to the public or visible. Nonetheless the main focus is always on the gigantic gold statue of Hindu deity Lord Murugan located at the entrance. The main cave is are free of charge, but you'll have to pay if you want to visit the Art Gallery Cave and the Dark Cave. Remember to wear decent clothes, better if your knees are covered (so you'll avoid being stopped by women renting sarongs), and pay attention to the unruly monkeys that wander around the premises.
How to move around: taxi, Grab or subway (+ commuter trains, monorail)
Where to stay: Regalia Residence
Next destination: Singapore
Where to stay: Regalia Residence
Next destination: Singapore
For more information:
http://www.visitkl.gov.my/visitklv2
http://www.visitkl.gov.my/visitklv2
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