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Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the federal capital and one of the fastest-growing cities in Malaysia. Their rapid economic growth has made Kuala Lumpur one of the most visited cities in the world. This city also has beautiful cultural diversity, affordable shopping areas, and a lot of culinary choices.

The most frequented tourist attractions are the Petronas Twin Towers, Bukit Bintang shopping area, Petaling Street (Chinatown), Aquaria KLCC, and Zoo Negara. To reach these places, tourists may use well-integrated public transportation systems, including Kuala Lumpur and the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus.

Aside from that, Kuala Lumpur is also perfect for a culinary adventure. There are 24-hour food stalls ready to serve you affordable, delicious Malaysian food.

Get to Know Kuala Lumpur

Take a tour of this destination's highlights

Travel Tips for Kuala Lumpur

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Kuala Lumpur

A guide to Kuala Lumpur's local transportation

Taxi

Bus

Car Rental

MRT

LRT

KL Monorail

KTM Komuter

Go KL City Bus

Since most people don’t live downtown, the most common way of getting around in Kuala Lumpur is driving. Light traffic jams during rush hours might occur, but nothing too concerning. However, if you are only staying for a short period, taxis are the most convenient way of getting around. Taxis are easily available and economical. All taxis use meters. Fares are charged according to the zone and are subject to change. Keep in mind that an extra 50% is added for services between 24:00 and 06:00.

Practical Tips for Kuala Lumpur

Things to prepare and best way to visit

Where is the street food in Kuala Lumpur?

Find a culinary heaven in Kuala Lumpur by visiting Jalan Alor, Petaling Street Night Market, Tapak Urban Street Dining, Central Market, Taman Connaught, and so on.

What are some local etiquettes that I can adopt as a tourist?

When in Kuala Lumpur, it's best to learn how to respect the locals by avoiding these behaviors: Showing displays of affection in public, blowing nose loudly especially when you're in a crowd, drinking alcohol outside of bars, touching/patting the top of someone’s head, wearing shoes/sandals inside places of worship and homes, as well as dressing inappropriately and showing too much skin.

How much is the Petronas entrance ticket?

The admission ticket to the Petronas Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers costs roughly USD 25 and it can be purchased through Traveloka Xperience!

Where is the most iconic place in KL besides Petronas?

Apart from Petronas, there are several tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur, including Aquaria KLCC, Batu Caves, Central Market, Merdeka Square, Petrosains - The Discovery Centre, Sunway Lagoon, and many more.

Are there free tours in Kuala Lumpur?

Visit KLCC Park, Perdana Botanical Gardens, Central Market, Thean Hou Temple, Chinatown, Taman Tugu, KL Forest Eco Park, Jamek Mosque, and more places for a budget-friendly trip in Kuala Lumpur.