4 Days in Kuala Lumpur

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Keywords: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Petronas, KL Tower

I along with my wife and parents traveled to Kuala Lumpur on 27th Nov 2018 and stayed there till 31st Nov 2018. Our flight was from Chennai with Air Asia. The flight departed Chennai at 8:20 A. M and reached Kuala Lumpur at 2:45 P. M. Flight duration was approximately 4 hours. We landed at KLIA2 which is also known as Air Asia terminal. This is a new terminal for all the budget airlines. We had a hassle free immigration. Then I purchased a Hotlink Sim card which cost me approximately 25 Ringgits. Then we took a airport prepaid taxi to reach our hotel. I booked our 4 nights stay at Hotel Ibis Styles, Kuala Lumpur near Metro podu, Fraser business park. I had made this booking through cleartrip well in advance. The hotel is approximately 5 Kms from city centre. Hotel rooms were very good and included all basic amenities including buffet breakfast.


Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the national capital of Malaysia as well as its largest city. The only global city in Malaysia, it covers an area of 243 km2 and has an estimated population of 1.73 million as of 2016. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia, in both population and economic development.

27th Oct 2018:

Petronas Twin Tower and Suria KLCC
I had purchased this voucher through trip adviser. The voucher was delivered at the hotel reception even before we had checked in at the hotel. Our slot was at 7:00 P. M. For commuting, I used Grab which is a very popular app in Malaysia. It is reasonably priced and very reliable. We left our hotel around 6:20 P. M and reached KLCC Suria within 10 mins where the Petronas Twin Towers are located. The tour started at sharp 7:00 P. M as mentioned on the voucher. The observation deck offers some breathtaking views of Kuala Lumpur city.

The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers , are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat  official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers in the world. The buildings are a landmark of Kuala Lumpur, along with nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.



The tour lasts for about 40 mins. Once done we went to witness the water show at the Symphony lake located adjacent to the KLCC Suria mall.

Suria KLCC is a 140,000 sqrmtr. upmarket retail center at the feet of the Petronas Towers. It features mostly foreign luxury goods and high-street labels. Its attractions include an art gallery, an underwater aquarium and also a Science center. Boasting approximately 300 stores, Suria KLCC is touted as one of the largest shopping malls in Malaysia.






We spent some time watching the water show and then had dinner at KLCC Suria food court which offers a wide variety of cuisines. After dinner we headed back to our hotel.

28th Oct 2018

Batu Caves and visit to the Royal Selangor
I had purchased this voucher through trip adviser. The pickup was from Malaysia Tourist Centre building popularly known as MATIC. The first stop was at the Royal Selangor - world's largest pewter company. Pewter is an alloy primarily made of Tin. The factory tour lasted for about 30 mins.




Next, we reached Batu caves. Batu caves is a very popular tourist spot and is famous for the world's largest statue of Lord Murugan. Be prepared to climb approximately 270 steps and be aware of Monkeys. 






We spent around an hour and then we were dropped back to MATIC. We headed back to our hotel and took rest for about 2 hours or so. In the evening we headed to Thean Hou temple.

Thean Hou Temple
The Thean Hou Temple is a 6-tiered temple to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This syncretic temple with elements of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism is a grandiose structure and represents a successful combination of modern architectural techniques and authentic traditional design featuring imposing pillars, spectacular roofs, ornate carvings and intricate embellishments. Its grand architecture has made it a popular tourist destination.



Next, we headed to China town and then had dinner at an Indian restaurant. China town is very popular for street shopping and food.




That was end of day 2.

29th Oct 2018

It was a very hot day. First we headed to Suria KLCC mall to witness KL Aquarium. 

KL Aquarium
KL aquarium tickets can be purchased on the spot and offers 10% discount to senior citizens (above 60). 





Next destination was KL Bird Park.

KL Bird park
The Bird Park houses more than 3,000 birds representing more than 200 species in an enclosed aviary. About 90% are local birds and 10% were imported from countries such as Australia, China, Holland, Indonesia, New Guinea, Tanzania and Thailand.






We had lunch at a restaurant located inside the bird park. Later we also witnessed the Bird show which was very good. Next, we headed to Merdeka square which is located at a very close proximity to the bird park.

Merdeka square
Merdeka Square is a square located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was here the Union Flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on 31 August 1957.



This was end of Day 3. 

30th Oct 2018

This was our last day in KL. First, we headed to National Mosque

Masjid Negara (National Mosque)
The National Mosque of Malaysia  is a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a capacity for 15,000 people and is situated among 13 acres of gardens.





KL Tower
The Kuala Lumpur Tower is a communications tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Its construction was completed on 1 March 1995. It features an antenna that increases its height to 421 metres and is the 7th tallest freestanding tower in the world. The rest of the tower below has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners with a panoramic view of the city. The tower is the highest viewpoint in Kuala Lumpur that is open to the public.



The view from KL tower is better than the one at Petronas. I recommend that Petronas tour can be avoided if you are planning visit to KL tower.

Bukit Bintang
Bukit Bintang is the shopping and entertainment district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It encompasses Jalan Bukit Bintang and its immediate surrounding areas. The area has long been Kuala Lumpur's most prominent retail belt that is home to many landmark shopping centres, bars, night markets, as well as hawker-type eateries. 




Jalan Alor
Jalan Alor is a unique food destination in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It is at walk able distance from Bukit Bintang.





Key Takeaway's:

Places to Visit: Petronas Towers, Suria KLCC, Batu Caves, Royal Selangor, Thean Hou Temple, China Town, KL Aquarium, KL Bird Park, Merdeka Square, Masjid Negara, KL Tower, Bukit Bintang, Jalan Alor
Expenditure on Activities, Transport, Food and Shopping: 1000 Ringitts/ 4days/ 4 person
Transport: Grab Taxi
Best Place for Shopping: Suria KLCC, Bukit Bintang
Food: Suria KLCC Food Court, Jalan Alor, Little India

This was end of Kuala Lumpur trip. Next day, we had to leave to Siem Reap, Cambodia. 









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