Skyscraper, Lookout

The twin skyscrapers of the Petronas Towers are an icon of Kuala Lumpur. They were built in 1998 and measure 452 metres, when this height made the Petronas Towers the tallest buildings in the world until 2004. Today, they rank as the 21st tallest buildings in the world. They are no longer the tallest even in Kuala Lumpur - surpassed by "The Exchange 106" at 454 metres and the world's second tallest building Merdeka 118 at 679 metres. In total,…

Square, Monument

Unofficially known as Independence Square, it has become a place to celebrate national holidays and other more festive events. In its close proximity you will find the Textile Museum, the statue of I love KL, the City Gallery, St Mary's Cathedral and most importantly the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, which was formerly used for the administration of the British colony and is now home to several Malaysian ministries. Dataran Merdeka, as the…

Station

Don't confuse Kuala Lumpur Railway Station with KL Sentral, the main transport hub today. The train station is much older, almost devoid of modern interventions and renovations, and so will offer a brief throwback to the past. The railway station building dates back to 1917 and at first glance, it impresses with its interesting "Rajah" style of architecture, which blends Western and Mughal elements. Nowadays only suburban lines stop here, for…

City Quarter

A typical place to go in the evening when you don't know where to go. The streets of Chinatown come to life as darkness falls and hundreds of vendors hit the streets. But it's lively all day long, and it's only in the evening that Chinatown takes on a truly exotic feel, with a huge number of traditional Chinese lanterns lit up. Shop the local markets for souvenirs, clothes, watches, sunglasses, handbags and even imitation expensive pens. Don't…

City Quarter

Bukit Bintang is the most famous neighbourhood to go for street food in the evening, but also to have fun. Nightclubs, shopping malls, restaurants and street vendors. Bukit Bintang has it all. Although Bukit Bintang is best known for its street food, there are definitely better places to go for local food in Kuala Lumpur. [btn "Book your hotel in KL in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/my/kuala-lumpur.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kl-bukit…

Street

This unassuming backstreet is one of the quieter spots in the lively Bukit Bintang district, but shouldn't be missed. Jalan Rembia has made a name for itself as an open-air gallery, with colourful murals by local artists adorning the apartment blocks along virtually its entire length. [btn "Find cheap hotels in Kuala Lumpur" https://www.booking.com/city/my/kuala-lumpur.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kl-rembia] The paintings on the houses are…

City Quarter, Market

In the middle of Kuala Lumpur you will find the unique Kampung Baru district, home to an ethnic group of traditional Malays. Kampung Baru is a very interesting island of local rural architecture of low houses with gardens among modern skyscrapers. The area is constantly on the radar of developers and the city has been negotiating with local residents for years to sell off land to build modern high-rise buildings. But Kampung Baru continues to…

Market, City Quarter

Chow Kit, located north of the city centre just outside the popular Kampung Baru district, has a reputation for being a lively area full of local markets and until recently was also known as the main "red light district". However, this has recently moved more into the side streets of the very touristy Bukit Bintang area. [btn "Find hotel prices in KL" https://www.booking.com/city/my/kuala-lumpur.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kl-chowkit] Second…

Street, Market

Jalan Petaling is one of the most famous streets in Kuala Lumpur and the centre of the local Chinatown. The covered street is literally bursting at the seams under the onslaught of locals and tourists alike, with hundreds of vendors selling clothes, food, watches and jewellery crowding the small space. All, of course, are cheap knockoffs of well-known brands. [btn "View the cheapest hotels in Kuala Lumpur" https://www.booking.com/city/my/kuala…

Street

Kuala Lumpur City Walk is a covered pedestrian street in the city centre, ideal when walking between the Petronas Twin Towers and the Menara Tower. KL City Walk is approximately 500 metres long and is the perfect place for lunch or an early dinner. [btn "View KL city centre hotels" https://www.booking.com/city/my/kuala-lumpur.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kl-city-walk] The lane is dotted with local eateries and restaurants serving Asian cuisine…

Skyscraper

Merdeka 118 is the 2nd tallest building in the world after Dubai's Burj Khalifa and opened to the public in July 2025. [btn "See the most luxurious hotels in KL here" https://www.booking.com/city/my/kuala-lumpur.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kl-merdeka118] Height of Merdeka 118 How tall is the 2nd tallest building in the world? In total, Merdeka 118 measures an impressive 679 metres including the antenna. The roof of the building is at a height…