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Reasons Why You Should Visit the Suria KLCC

Standing at the junction of Jalan Ampang & Jalan P. Ramlee, better known as Suria KLCC, the Suria Kuala Lumpur City Center is a huge, ultra-modern shopping complex located right in the heart of the city.

Conveniently situated at the …

What You Want to Know About the Sunway Lagoon and Other Theme Parks in Kuala Lumpur

If you’re looking for an exhilarating adventure vacation in Kuala Lumpur, you’re in luck! Malaysians love adventures and have several theme parks to prove it. The Sunway Lagoon and other theme parks like the Genting Theme Park and the Berjaya …

Everything You Want to Know about the Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Rising prominently in the center of Jalan Raja in Kuala Lumpur, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is a famous landmark in Malaysia. It was built in 1894 and was named after the then Sultan of Selangor when it was finished …

Everything You Want to Know about the Royal Malaysian Police Museum

If you’ve enjoyed films like Pearl Harbor, The Enemy at the Gates, The Bodyguard and many other police and military movies with war and undercover themes, you’ll definitely be in your element at the Royal Malaysian Police Museum.

Built in …

Everything You Want to Know about the National Zoo

Located in Ulu Klang near Taman Melawati, about 13 kilometers Northeast of Kuala Lumpur, the National Zoo  or Zoo Negara, is one of the biggest zoos in Southeast Asia. The zoo occupies an area of 110 acres of a once-virgin …

What You Should Know About the National Mosque

Built to further affirm Malaysia’s newly found independence in 1957, the National Mosque is the country’s pledge to a progressive government in economic, architectural and social areas. It was originally intended to be named Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj …

The Menara KL Tower: Why It Is a Must-See Attraction in Kuala Lumpur

Located within the premier area of the Golden Triangle right in the heart of the city, the Menara KL Tower is the tallest building in the country. Standing atop Bukit Nanas (also called Pineapple Hill), which rises to a height …

8 Reasons Why You Should See the Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur

Also known as Taman Tasik Perdana in Malay, the Perdana Lake Gardens are the first public park in Kuala Lumpur. The site was opened to public on May 1, 1975 with a ceremony headed by the second Prime Minister of …

Why You Should Visit the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station

Located along Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in the garden city of Malaysia, the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station or Stesen Keretapi KL is a train station with remarkable architecture of Eastern and Western varieties. It was built in 1910 to serve as …

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit the KL Birdpark

  1. It is reputed to be the largest walk-in aviary park in the world. With an area of 21 acres, 3000 birds of 200 different local and foreign species, the KL Birdpark has been said to be the largest bird

10 Reasons to See the Islamic Arts Museum

If it’s cultural and educational kinds of attractions you’re looking for, there’s no shortage of that in Kuala Lumpur. The Islamic Arts Museum is one example of these attractions. Only, it’s not the usual cultural museum you see everywhere these …

Why You Should Visit the Independence Square

The Independence Square or the Dataran Merdeka, which literally translates to “Independence Square”, was the place where the first Malayan flag was raised in 1957 when Malaysia gained its independence from British rule.

It was in this place that the …

How the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur Will Make Your Vacation Exciting

Located right in the heart of the city, the Golden Triangle is a business and shopping district area in Kuala Lumpur that earned its name because of its three prime streets forming the shape of a triangle. And those three …

Why Chinatown Kuala Lumpur is a Must-Visit

Located right in the heart of city center, the Chinatown Kuala Lumpur is an old Chinese commercial center famous for bargain-basement commodities. It is also known as ‘Chee Cheong Kai’, which translates to Starch Factory Street, because in the old …

Why the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur are a Must-Visit Site

Approximated to be more than 400 million years old when it was discovered in 1892, the Batu Caves are considered to be a holy place for the Hindus in Malaysia. It is a collection of three large caves and several …

Why You Should See the Aquaria KLCC

If you’re traveling with kids, a visit to the Aquaria KLCC is a must. The Aquaria is an underwater park showcasing some of the most interesting water creatures in Malaysia. It is located near the Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur …