Kuala Lumpur

Set in red brick and reminiscent of the pre-war shop-houses in the city, this temple showcase the images of Sikh saints by the entrance hall and is open occasionally and during special festivals.

Built in 1902, the Sri Kandaswamy Temple is a testimony to how Sri Lankan Tamils settled in and brought their faith to Kuala Lumpur. This temple is a spitting image of the ones that could also be found in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

This museum showcases the history and culture of the Orang Asli, the aborigines of Peninsular Malaysia that are fast disappearing under the pangs of modernization. Displayed here are a 600-year-old collection of porcelain, figurines, spears, and other 600-year-old heritage pieces.

Seating up to 100,000 spectators, the grandiose National Sports Complex sheltered the 16th Commonwealth Games in 1998 with the athletes, media and audience relishing its state-of-the-art telecommunications facilities and other amenities.

The king of Malaysian fruits takes center stage in this store, where all sorts of durian-based food could be found and enjoyed. From the massive durian replica outside, you are transported to palate heaven with many delectable offerings such as cakes, ice cream, pancakes, crepes, and fruit juices among others (with a lasting taste of durian, of course).

Jog, row a boat, camp with the family, or simply bathe in nature’s glory at the Lake Garden, a 104-hectare attraction nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s beautiful lakes. Destinations inside this wondrous offering are the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, a butterfly park, a deer park, The Orchid Garden, and a number of other flower gardens.

Built in 1965 and one of the most recognizable landmarks in Malaysia, the National Mosque is a contemporary expression of classical Islamic art and architecture. The main dome—a bright blue, umbrella-shaped one echoing loyalty—has 18 points representing the five pillars of Islam and the 13 Malaysian states. It also has 48 domes and stands regally on a five-hectare landscaped garden.

The world’s tallest free-standing towers, the Petronas Twin Towers are a commanding 452-meter presence in the Malaysian skyline. Reflecting a geometric-patterned design echoing Islamic architecture, some of towers’ most striking features are the double-deck sky bridge, high-speed double-deck lifts, and the state-of-the-art Petronas Philharmonic Hall.

Shopping is immortal in this four-storey building housing designer brands and fine jewellery. Stores inside this imposing structure along Jalan Bukit Bintuang include its pioneer tenant Mun Loong and its apparel range, and the music retail store Tower Records.

One of the oldest surviving Buddhist temples in Malaysia was built in 1906. It features a roof designed in Kwang-Tung pottery style, an amazing remnant of ancient Chinese architecture. Here, devotees partake in regular Buddhist festivals.

A popular recreational park with a large lake as its main come-on, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa is a handy destination for urbanites. It has facilities for tennis, water sports, jogging and fitness activities. A floating restaurant could be found at the edge of the lake, a place celebrating Malaysian cuisine.

Within the Lake Titiwangsa premises of the City Hall of Kuala Lumpur is a sprawling green park, once a tin mine but where lush green trees now abound. There are single- and double-seater kayaks for hire in this area.

Many different forms of recreation are present in this prime Malaysian destination: an indoor theme park, the largest theater restaurant and the only legal casino in the country. A mere 48 kilometers away from Kuala Lumpur, the Genting Highlands Golf and Country Resort is a favorite especially during holidays.

Built by the Hainanese in 1987, this quaint Buddhist temple sitting atop Robson Hill features an intricate shrine offered to the Goddess of Mercy, a multi-arched gateway, several grand carvings, and three altars.

Your craving for bargains, fake goodies, or plainly the bustle of tourist presence is ultimately satisfied in this part of town. This area, also known as Kuala Lumpur’s version of Chinatown, is filled with shops selling inexpensive clothes, fabrics, shoes, and gift items. Come to the night market in full consumerist glory and be blown away by the great bargains awaiting you.