The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a well-developed cosmopolitan city and the gateway to the rest of the country. The quintessential charm of the multicultural nation is well balanced between its glittering malls and world-famous skyscrapers on the one hand and the age-old colonial buildings and natural wonders, on the other providing a unique experience to all types of visitors who visit and pass through this biggest city of Malaysia.

KL is a city that has taken retail experiences to stupendous highs with nearly seventy malls in the city and the greater Klang Area about 20 minutes away from the heart of the city. And this number seems to be growing. It is not only the shops and boutiques within the malls stocking high-end fashion, exclusive boutiques, big box retailers and so on that attract visitors.

They also look for the most modern malls, whilst some admire the opulence in appearance and layout in some, others go for the creativity of design and aesthetics within the massive spaces. Scores of visitors arriving in KL such as those booked at 5-star hotels in Kuala Lumpur spend a great deal of time at these malls shopping, dining and engaging in numerous leisure activities specially designed to provide entertainment for visitors such as ice skating, archery and bowling etc.

Of course, for those who like to get a feel of local vibes as they shop, China Town and many night markets around Petaling Street and many other places.

KL is home to many awe-inspiring attractions for intrepid travelers. Find some of the outstanding ones below.

Petronas Twin Towers – Named after the Malaysian Oil and Gas Company occupying almost the entire office space in one tower, Petronas is the tallest twin towers in the world, whilst its double-decker sky bridge is the highest two-story bridge in the world. It is no wonder that many visitors from hotels such as PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur make it a must-see attraction to be inspired by the views of KL city from this Vantage point on the sky bridge.

KL Tower (Menara KL) – This is the tallest tower in Southeast Asia and the fourth tallest in the world. The view from Skybox, which is an extension of the viewing deck made of glass offers a mesmerizing view at 300 metres above the ground level.

Sultan Abdul Hamad Building – Made out of red brick this colonial building constructed in 1897 is a place of pride for Malaysia depicting three towers with fine architecture, tall white arches, a magnificent porch, etc. whilst an outstanding Clock Tower replicating the Big Ben adds to the majesty of the building.

Traditional Nasi Lemak meal with its accompaniments | Image via freepik

Just as much as providing a feast for foodies experiencing food from different places in KL is the best way to understand the multicultural city. Offering a lovely blend of Malay, Indian, and Chinese cuisine that is prepared with traditional spices and herbs, below are some of the popular dishes you can try among hundreds on offer.

If you yearn for International Cuisine, don’t worry it is served at restaurants throughout KL.

KL offers a host of pubs, clubs, and bars on the streets as well as flashy rooftop venues. What draws visitors to experience the nightlife is not only limited to the excellent beverages and dance-inducing tunes that keep the young and not-so-young entertained but also the scores of hawker stalls and enticing night markets teeming with locals and visitors.

Whichever type takes your fancy be it the lingering drinks and swaying your hips looking over at KL in the night or enjoying the tantalizing hawker food and doing some haggling at a night market, take your pick and enjoy your time in this enchanting city.