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Kuala LumpurKL is not the most charming city in Malaysia. The name means ‘muddy estuary’ in Malay. The city started out as a swampy staging post for Chinese tin miners in the 1800’s. Just a few of blocks from the Petronas Twin Towers, shanty towns stand in startling contrast against the glossy modern architecture. These back streets come alive on weekend evenings with street food, trinkets, and durian vendors. Intermingled with the exposed raw sewage running along the sidewalks, it can be a feast--or an assault, on the senses. Most visitors stay only long enough to plan where to go next. See more on Kuala Lumpur History Kuala Lumpur Nightlife, Street Vendors:
Where is Kuala Lumpur?Modern Kuala Lumpur is in the city's Golden Triangle, in the city center. It is the area surrounded by the streets Jalan Imbi, Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Ampang. This section contains most of KL's hotels, shopping malls, the KL Tower and the Petronas Twin Towers. See Kuala Lumpur City Map, plus detailed maps of each major tourist area.
ARRIVING BY AIRYou will arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The former international airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, is now used for chartered flights.
The KLIA Ekspres high-speed train into town takes only 28 minutes, and is a good option if you arrive early. A taxi takes approximately 1 hour and costs about $30US. This is prepaid at the taxi counter inside the airport. TIP ARRIVING BY TRAINYou can travel by train between Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. Travel by train on the Orient Express: GETTING AROUNDKuala Lumpur has excellent, inexpensive public transportation. For more information: Kuala Lumpur Monorail Map
WHERE TO STAYTIP If you are on a budget, the following are fine accommodations just 2 blocks off the main street in Bukit Bintang, in the Golden Triangle. The Green Hut $20US If you take a taxi, tell the driver to take you to the Allson Genesis hotel, which is right across the street. The Allson Genesis $60US
Things to do In Kuala LumpurPetronas Twin Towers Things To Do Outside Kuala LumpurBatu Caves Sacred Hindu cave temples. You will have to climb 272 steps up to the caves. They are located 7 miles north of the city. From the Golden Triangle you can take a taxi, or take a public bus at the Pudu Raya Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur. Cameron Highlands Gentin Highlands Fireflies watching at Kampung Kuantan
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