Yvonne's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Once the world's tallest twin towers, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge.
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Amatowers asePetronas
Once the world's tallest twin towers, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge.
Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue.
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Batu Caves
Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue.
KL TOWER is the seventh tallest telecommunication tower in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia. Standing at 421m and located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, we offer a unique blend of Cultural, Adventure and Nature experience not found anywhere else in the world.
- offers scenic city views & a revolving restaurant.
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Menara Kuala Lumpur
Off Jalan P. RamleeKL TOWER is the seventh tallest telecommunication tower in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia. Standing at 421m and located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, we offer a unique blend of Cultural, Adventure and Nature experience not found anywhere else in the world.
- offers scenic city views & a revolving restaurant.
Dataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square is undoubtedly KL’s best known landmark. Also called Dataran Merdeka, it is set in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building (the former State Secretariat). Directly in front is the Royal Selangor Club and to the north is St. Mary’s Church, one of Malaysia’s oldest Anglican churches.
This landmark square has a 96m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising.
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Dataran Merdeka
Jalan RajaDataran Merdeka or Merdeka Square is undoubtedly KL’s best known landmark. Also called Dataran Merdeka, it is set in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building (the former State Secretariat). Directly in front is the Royal Selangor Club and to the north is St. Mary’s Church, one of Malaysia’s oldest Anglican churches.
This landmark square has a 96m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising.
50-acre respite offering a kids' playground, paths, a wading pool & choreographed fountain displays.
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IPaki yeKLCC
50-acre respite offering a kids' playground, paths, a wading pool & choreographed fountain displays.
Expansive aquarium offering 5,000 exhibits, a clear tunnel, feeding shows & shark cage dives.
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Aquaria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Jalan PinangExpansive aquarium offering 5,000 exhibits, a clear tunnel, feeding shows & shark cage dives.
6-tiered temple built in 1989, featuring a prayer hall with 3 altars & ornate, colorful details.
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IThean Hou Temple
65 Persiaran Endah6-tiered temple built in 1989, featuring a prayer hall with 3 altars & ornate, colorful details.
1800s Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur's oldest, featuring a monumental, ornately carved entrance tower.
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Ithempeli yeSri Maha Mariamman
167 Jalan Tun H S Lee1800s Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur's oldest, featuring a monumental, ornately carved entrance tower.
DescriptionSin Sze Si Ya Temple is a Chinese temple located at 14A Lebuh Pudu, close to the Central Market of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is built in 1883 by Yap Ah Loy's for two deities who help guiding him during the Selangor Civil War. The temple is the oldest Taoist temple in the city.
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
113A Jalan Tun H S LeeDescriptionSin Sze Si Ya Temple is a Chinese temple located at 14A Lebuh Pudu, close to the Central Market of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is built in 1883 by Yap Ah Loy's for two deities who help guiding him during the Selangor Civil War. The temple is the oldest Taoist temple in the city.
The Perdana Botanical Garden, formerly known as Taman Tasik Perdana or Lake Gardens, is situated in the Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur. It has always been a part of the green lung of the city and has a history of over a decade. Originally created as part of a recreational park but planted with collections of tropical plants, the garden have been rehabilitated and turned into a Botanical Garden. The garden have not only botanical collections but also house features that give the visitors the ambiance of being in a tropical rainforest, despite being in the middle of a bustling metropolis.
Lake Garden - Kuala Lumpur
The Perdana Botanical Garden, formerly known as Taman Tasik Perdana or Lake Gardens, is situated in the Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur. It has always been a part of the green lung of the city and has a history of over a decade. Originally created as part of a recreational park but planted with collections of tropical plants, the garden have been rehabilitated and turned into a Botanical Garden. The garden have not only botanical collections but also house features that give the visitors the ambiance of being in a tropical rainforest, despite being in the middle of a bustling metropolis.
Relaxing
The AsiaSpa (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Jalan Yap Kwan SengNearest massage place around 3-4 minutes walk away
Nearby Thai styled massage situated in Suria KLCC - around 8-10 minutes away.
Thai Odyssey @ KLCC, Best Thai Massage in Kuala Lumpur
Persiaran PetronasNearby Thai styled massage situated in Suria KLCC - around 8-10 minutes away.
Nearby Thai styled massage place situated in Avenue K - around 8-10 minutes walk away
Erawan Wellness Massage at Avenue K
156 Jalan AmpangNearby Thai styled massage place situated in Avenue K - around 8-10 minutes walk away
Shopping
Shopping mall situated at the Petronas Twin Towers which houses many International and local brands. Lots of eateries and services shop too! - around 8-10 minutes walk away
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I-Suria KLCC Mall
Shopping mall situated at the Petronas Twin Towers which houses many International and local brands. Lots of eateries and services shop too! - around 8-10 minutes walk away
Nearby supermarket located at level concourse of Avenue K - 8-10 minutes walk away
Village Grocer @Avenue K
156 Jalan AmpangNearby supermarket located at level concourse of Avenue K - 8-10 minutes walk away
Nearby supermarket located at level concourse of Suria KLCC - around 8-10 minutes walk away.
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Cold Storage KLCC
Jalan AmpangNearby supermarket located at level concourse of Suria KLCC - around 8-10 minutes walk away.
Nearby supermarket located at level concourse of Suria KLCC - around 8-10 minutes walk away
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Isetan @ KLCC
201A-C Jalan AmpangNearby supermarket located at level concourse of Suria KLCC - around 8-10 minutes walk away
Nearby supermarket located in The Intermark, KL - around 10 minutes walk away
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Jaya Grocer, The Intermark Mall
348 Jln Tun RazakNearby supermarket located in The Intermark, KL - around 10 minutes walk away
DescriptionBukit Bintang is known for Jalan Bukit Bintang, a busy thoroughfare with upscale malls and luxe fashion boutiques.
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Bukit Bintang
DescriptionBukit Bintang is known for Jalan Bukit Bintang, a busy thoroughfare with upscale malls and luxe fashion boutiques.
Food scene
Coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability - around 4 minutes walk away
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Starbucks
7 Jalan 1/77Coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability - around 4 minutes walk away
Tiny cosy place for coffee, cakes & pastries!
- around 3-4 mins walk
- located in Megan Avenue (behind Starbucks)
- opening hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm
Black Ink Coffee Roasting Company
Tiny cosy place for coffee, cakes & pastries!
- around 3-4 mins walk
- located in Megan Avenue (behind Starbucks)
- opening hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm
NON HALAL
Malaysia Boleh! is a modern food court-style establishment that brings authentic Malaysian Chinese street hawker fare from different states of Malaysia, all under one roof at affordable price. I personally love their Cendol!
- around 10 mins walk
- located at level B1 of Shoppes by Four Seasons
- opening hours: 10am-10pm daily
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Malaysia Boleh at Four Seasons Place KL
145 Jalan AmpangNON HALAL
Malaysia Boleh! is a modern food court-style establishment that brings authentic Malaysian Chinese street hawker fare from different states of Malaysia, all under one roof at affordable price. I personally love their Cendol!
- around 10 mins walk
- located at level B1 of Shoppes by Four Seasons
- opening hours: 10am-10pm daily
Established in 2016, TAPAK became Malaysia’s 1st food truck park that brings together local food truck operators and food lovers towards urban street dining culture.
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Tapak Urban Street Dining
off Jalan AmpangEstablished in 2016, TAPAK became Malaysia’s 1st food truck park that brings together local food truck operators and food lovers towards urban street dining culture.
One of the best ‘Nasi Lemak’ in town!
Opening hours: 6:30am - 1am daily
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Nasi Lemak Wanjo Kampung Baru
8 Jalan Raja Muda MusaOne of the best ‘Nasi Lemak’ in town!
Opening hours: 6:30am - 1am daily
Open-air eatery known for its sambal & nasi lemak, a Malaysian rice dish cooked in a pandan leaf.
Opening hours:
12am - 12pm & 6pm - 12am daily
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Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa
4 Jalan Raja Muda MusaOpen-air eatery known for its sambal & nasi lemak, a Malaysian rice dish cooked in a pandan leaf.
Opening hours:
12am - 12pm & 6pm - 12am daily
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Local Chinese Breakfast spot in KL
- there’s a modern wet market within the building
- opens from 6:30am - 2pm daily except Monday
- expect crowded during breakfast & lunch hours
- best to get there by Grab
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ICC Pudu
Jalan KijangNON HALAL
Local Chinese Breakfast spot in KL
- there’s a modern wet market within the building
- opens from 6:30am - 2pm daily except Monday
- expect crowded during breakfast & lunch hours
- best to get there by Grab
Fine Indian cuisine restaurant with elegant atmosphere
- around 6 mins walk away
- Lunch & Dinner
NADODI
Off Jalan Yap Kwan SengFine Indian cuisine restaurant with elegant atmosphere
- around 6 mins walk away
- Lunch & Dinner
Served Peranakan Nyonya/ Southeast Asian cuisine
- around 4 mins walk
- Lunch & Dinner
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1919 Restaurant
15A Jalan Yap Kwan SengServed Peranakan Nyonya/ Southeast Asian cuisine
- around 4 mins walk
- Lunch & Dinner
Charcoal steamboat & Non pork Chinese cuisine
- around 3 mins walk
- Lunch & Dinner
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Restoran Stadium Negara
Off Persiaran LidcolCharcoal steamboat & Non pork Chinese cuisine
- around 3 mins walk
- Lunch & Dinner
Savour the taste of Malay cuisine inspired from traditional specialties
- around 3 mins walk
- Lunch & Dinner
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Songket Restaurant
1 Jalan 22a/70aSavour the taste of Malay cuisine inspired from traditional specialties
- around 3 mins walk
- Lunch & Dinner
The restaurant combines the best of classic and modern Italian cuisine
- around 4-5 mins walk away
- Lunch & Dinner
- serves Breakfast on Sat & Sun from 8:30am onwards
Sassolino - Italian with a Twist
1 Jalan Yap Kwan SengThe restaurant combines the best of classic and modern Italian cuisine
- around 4-5 mins walk away
- Lunch & Dinner
- serves Breakfast on Sat & Sun from 8:30am onwards
Shu Guo Yin Xiang Hotpot
1 Jalan Yap Kwan SengNON HALAL - Hotpot
Opening hours: 11am - 2am daily
Blackbyrd KL
10 Persiaran KLCCDinner & Drinks with fantastic views
The first seafood rooftop restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, offers delectable seafood dishes or classic fine food with stunning sunset view.
Cielo KL 希洛天空海鲜馆
1D Jalan CeylonThe first seafood rooftop restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, offers delectable seafood dishes or classic fine food with stunning sunset view.
Sophisticated rooftop whisky bar, Italian restaurant & cigar lounge offering panoramic city views.
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Marini's On 57 | Rooftop Bar, Italian Restaurant & Whisky Lounge
Persiaran KLCCSophisticated rooftop whisky bar, Italian restaurant & cigar lounge offering panoramic city views.
Others
KK Super Mart
24 hours convenience store - around 10 minutes walk away
7 Eleven
73 Jalan Medan Setia 124 hours convenience store - around 10 minutes walk away
Watsons Wisma HB
B-16-8 Jalan Yap Kwan SengWatson’s personal care store - around 4 minutes walk away
AmBank Tower
ATM - nearest automated teller machine - around 5 minutes walk away
Looking for a cake??
- you may opt to order online @ eatcaketoday.com
- deliver right to you ;)
- be sure to be home upon delivery
Eat Cake Today
Jalan PJS 11/7Looking for a cake??
- you may opt to order online @ eatcaketoday.com
- deliver right to you ;)
- be sure to be home upon delivery
Transportation
Go KL City Bus is a city bus service in Kuala Lumpur which takes you to the city’s most popular districts, train stations, shopping malls, and landmarks - completely free of charge!
Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 6:00 - 23:00,
Friday - Saturday: 6:00 – 1:00,
Sunday: 7:00 - 23:00
Gokl klcc bus stop
Go KL City Bus is a city bus service in Kuala Lumpur which takes you to the city’s most popular districts, train stations, shopping malls, and landmarks - completely free of charge!
Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 6:00 - 23:00,
Friday - Saturday: 6:00 – 1:00,
Sunday: 7:00 - 23:00
The KL Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour is an informative tour bus service where you get to disembark and spend more time at certain areas within the city throughout the entire duration of the excursion.
Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 20:00
Price Range: RM55 for adults, RM30 for children, students and the disabled (24-hour validity)
# Tickets can be purchased when boarding the bus or at official KL Hop-On Hop-Off ticket counters
Website: https://www.myhoponhopoff.com/kl/
Hop-on hop-off KLCC #23
13 Jalan AmpangThe KL Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour is an informative tour bus service where you get to disembark and spend more time at certain areas within the city throughout the entire duration of the excursion.
Opening Hours: Daily 09:00 – 20:00
Price Range: RM55 for adults, RM30 for children, students and the disabled (24-hour validity)
# Tickets can be purchased when boarding the bus or at official KL Hop-On Hop-Off ticket counters
Website: https://www.myhoponhopoff.com/kl/
Local Markets - Day / Night
Petaling Street in Chinatown - foodie’s haven - non-halal
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Indlu yezithelo ze-Petaling Street
49 Jalan PetalingPetaling Street in Chinatown - foodie’s haven - non-halal
Cultural heritage site with restored art deco facade offering shopping, eateries & an outdoor stage.
‘Central Market Kuala Lumpur began life as a wet market in 1888, built by Yap Ah Loy, the city’s Chinese Kapitan. It served as a prominent landmark in colonial and modern-day Kuala Lumpur. Now, Central Market Kuala Lumpur has transformed into an iconic attraction and a delightful destination for tourists, shoppers and art lovers. With more than 350 shops and kiosks in a bazaar-like concept, shoppers can relish Malaysian handicraft, batik, souvenirs, handicrafts and collectibles. With craft-making demonstrations, art paintings by local artists, cultural shows, traditional cuisines and snacks, there is always something memorable for visitors from all around the world to discover at Central Market Kuala Lumpur.’
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Central Market
Cultural heritage site with restored art deco facade offering shopping, eateries & an outdoor stage.
‘Central Market Kuala Lumpur began life as a wet market in 1888, built by Yap Ah Loy, the city’s Chinese Kapitan. It served as a prominent landmark in colonial and modern-day Kuala Lumpur. Now, Central Market Kuala Lumpur has transformed into an iconic attraction and a delightful destination for tourists, shoppers and art lovers. With more than 350 shops and kiosks in a bazaar-like concept, shoppers can relish Malaysian handicraft, batik, souvenirs, handicrafts and collectibles. With craft-making demonstrations, art paintings by local artists, cultural shows, traditional cuisines and snacks, there is always something memorable for visitors from all around the world to discover at Central Market Kuala Lumpur.’
NON HALAL
Bustling thoroughfare lined with vibrant food stands & restaurants serving eclectic street eats. Make sure to walk around before deciding where to eat. I personally like WAW grilled chicken wings ;)
- best to visit after 7pm
- opens til late daily
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Jalan Alor
亚罗街NON HALAL
Bustling thoroughfare lined with vibrant food stands & restaurants serving eclectic street eats. Make sure to walk around before deciding where to eat. I personally like WAW grilled chicken wings ;)
- best to visit after 7pm
- opens til late daily
Kampung Baru Night Market
Opening Hours: 18:00 – 01:00 Saturday night only
Location: Jalan Raja Muda Musa, Kuala Lumpur
- reachable via a number of public transportation. If you’re travelling by LRT, alight at the Kampung Baru station, while those using the monorail can alight at the Medan Tuanku station and walk 15 minutes northeast towards Kampung Baru.
http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/magazine/kampung-baru-night-market.htm
Jalan Raja Muda Musa
Jalan Raja Muda MusaKampung Baru Night Market
Opening Hours: 18:00 – 01:00 Saturday night only
Location: Jalan Raja Muda Musa, Kuala Lumpur
- reachable via a number of public transportation. If you’re travelling by LRT, alight at the Kampung Baru station, while those using the monorail can alight at the Medan Tuanku station and walk 15 minutes northeast towards Kampung Baru.
http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/magazine/kampung-baru-night-market.htm
Ideal for travellers looking to experience the local lifestyle
- To get to Jalan Masjid India Market via pubic transport, take the Putra Line LRT train to Masjid Jamek Station and it’s about a five-minute walk away or by Grab
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 21:00
Location: Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur
http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/magazine/jalan-masjid-india-market.htm
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Jalan Masjid India
Ideal for travellers looking to experience the local lifestyle
- To get to Jalan Masjid India Market via pubic transport, take the Putra Line LRT train to Masjid Jamek Station and it’s about a five-minute walk away or by Grab
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 21:00
Location: Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur
http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/magazine/jalan-masjid-india-market.htm
Taman Connaught Night Market
(locally known as Cheras Pasar Malam)
Opening Hours: Wednesday 17:30 – 00:00
Location: Jalan Cerdas, Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
- over 700 stalls set along a two-kilometre road.
- the market can get pretty hot and humid here as the stalls are set up very close to each other
- attract large crowds during peak hours (between 19:00 and 21:00)
- wear light clothes, keep yourself hydrated and be aware of your belongings as pickpocketing is a risk in crowded areas
- accessible from Kuala Lumpur via MRT rail – alight at the station of the same name and the market is less than 2 km away
- best to get there by Grab
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I-Market Night Market
130 Jalan CerdasTaman Connaught Night Market
(locally known as Cheras Pasar Malam)
Opening Hours: Wednesday 17:30 – 00:00
Location: Jalan Cerdas, Taman Connaught, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
- over 700 stalls set along a two-kilometre road.
- the market can get pretty hot and humid here as the stalls are set up very close to each other
- attract large crowds during peak hours (between 19:00 and 21:00)
- wear light clothes, keep yourself hydrated and be aware of your belongings as pickpocketing is a risk in crowded areas
- accessible from Kuala Lumpur via MRT rail – alight at the station of the same name and the market is less than 2 km away
- best to get there by Grab