What To Do In Kuala Lumpur In 2 Days…

While it’s impossible to see everything that Kuala Lumpur has to offer within this time, you can certainly see the lot. Here’s a workable itenary to enjoy Kuala Lumpur in two days or less:

- Try and get a hotel room in the centre of the city. Many places of interest are located close by and you’ll save some time and money if you’re staying in and among the attractions.

- Walk through the bustling markets in Chinatown, and pick up one or two keepsakes – there are endless stalls selling cheap clothing, purses and leather goods.

- Get to the Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) and take the lift to the very top. Here you can get a full view of the city including some impressive views of the Petronas Towers.

- Also good for some crafts is the central market (a short walk from Chinatown).

- Little India is worth a walk through, it’s like China Town (except of course all things have a distinct Indian flavour).

- National Museum – set amidst splendid architecture, the National Museum is the place to learn more about Malaysia as a country, it’s past and present.

- Check out one of the many brilliant shopping malls located within (or near) the Golden Traingle.

- No trip to Kuala Lumpur would be complete without a visit to the awesome Petronas Towers. If you’ve already been to the KL towers you may want to skip actually going onto the bridge here – one tip, go at night time when the towers are fully lit for the most awesome views.

The Best Attractions In Kuala Lumpur – Don’t Miss These On Your Holiday To Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is fast becoming the capital of South East Asia – it has a population approaching 2m with a land area of 240 Sq km. Everything about the city has the ability to hypnotise even the most discerning traveller. The culture and friendliness of the people, the tropical and always sunny weather, the mass of interesting shops, sights and sounds – and of course an endless supply of brilliant restaurants (get ready to buy bigger pants).

Petronas Towers – The Most Seen Tourist Attraction In Malaysia

Above - The Glamourous Petronas Towers Dominate The Kuala Lumpur Skyline

The views from the sky-bridge along the Petronas Towers are pretty good (though the bridge is not more than about halfway up the entire height of the towers). The Petronas towers is over ten years old and was commissioned by multinational oil giant Petronas who have their main office inside (along with some other huge companies). The towers are called Menara (Malay for “Tower”) 1 and 2 and at one point were recorded to be the highest in the world (up to 2002).

Also within the grounds are some well manicured gardens, and a huge conference centre wildly regarded as one of the best in the world.

The Petronas towers are open to the public from Tuesdays to Sunday at specific times (typically between 8.30am to 5pm), but even outside the times when the skybridge is open there are many things in and around the towers to enjoy – for example some chic restaurants and café’s and the park which is open late at night.

If you do want some unique snaps of the Petronas Towers, it is highly recommended to come at night when the tower is fully lit. You can get some outstanding photography, particularly from the gardens which themselves host a lovely lake.

Within the Petronas Towers structure, there is the highly popular Aquarium, which has some impressive displays of marine life.

If you’re looking for a decent place in the city centre near the towers, there are actually a good few hotels that will not break the bank. A comfortable place can be had for as little as $70 per night (sometimes with partial views of the Petronas towers).

Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower)

Above - Sensational Views Of Kuala Lumpur From The KL Tower

You can enjoy the best unrestricted views of the city from the viewing point of the KL tower. It costs about 25RM for an adult ticket, and you’ll be delighted at the scenes from here. In fact, you can get far better views from the KL tower than the sky-bridge at the Petronas Towers (and unlike the Petronas Towers you can have a full view of KL in any direction).

This is where you can take awesome photo’s of Kuala Lumpur and enjoy views of some of the city’s best landmarks, including the Petronas Towers.

If you fancy a spot of lunch at the top of the tower, make sure you reserve as it’s often fully booked.

In & Around Chinatown – Bargain Markets, Tasty Food & Bustling Atmosphere

Above - Experience The Hustle & Bustle Of KL’s Chinatown

Chinatown has some awesome market stalls, mostly selling much the same thing – so if you happen to want some bargain clothing/leather products then head on down and bag yourself a right bargain.

Lake Gardens & Bird Park

Initially sculpted during British rule, the Lake Gardens are well worth a visit on your Malaysia holiday. The centrepiece and biggest attraction of the gardens themselves are the bird reserve offering over 150 species of local bird & wildlife.

National Museum

The museum holds some interesting information about the history and culture of Malaysia and has some good exhibits.

Kampung Baru & Night Market

Walk around within this quiet area and you’ll discover a glimpse of traditional Malay life – the best time to visit is during a Saturday night when the bustling night time market springs into life. You’ll find just about everything you would want to buy.

Batu Caves

While strictly speaking the Batu Caves are somewhat north of Kuala Lumpur, many visitors to Malaysia’s capital head here as it’s located in neighbouring Selangor.

Here you can see the Hindu Temple shrine and golden statue of Lord Subramaniam – there is a climb of about 270 steps to get to the top of the caves, and you should beware that the Batu Caves are the subject of a pilgrimage every January when over a million people come to pay their respects.