Kuala Lumpur

Information & Travel Guide

Kuala Lumpur City Kuala Lumpur, also called KL, is Malaysia’s most popular holiday and travel destination for tourists and locals from Southeast Asia and the world. The largest city in the country, visitors have much to see and do, from shopping in traditional markets to exploring modern malls and sightseeing landmarks to nature activities. KL is also the location for the Petronas Twin Towers in KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Center), which was once the highest structure in the world and is today, a symbol for the city’s modern growth and progress.

In this website, enjoy browsing the various activities you can do here while obtaining useful information to chart your holiday in KL. If you'll like the convenience of a local, English-speaking guide to take you around the best spots of Kuala Lumpur, see our tours.

	About KL Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s largest capital city, a center for cultures and traditions that blend into the modern landscape. The landscape is tropical along with the weather, so expect humidity, heat and rainfall most of the year. Much of the tourist charm lies in the juxtaposition of historical and cultural landmarks sitting alongside towering buildings and shopping malls. This dichotomy is what makes Kuala Lumpur a fascinating place to explore and discover, as well as for holiday relaxation and shopping.
	Tourist Guide Kuala Lumpur offers a fascinating experience for the holiday traveller and tourist. The first thing to bear in mind is that the weather is hot and humid throughout the year, with plenty of rain and occasional thunderstorms. Hence, wear light clothing and bring along your sunnies. While the national language is Malay, most of us speak English to a certain degree. The people are usually more than willing to help you with directions or other things if you ask politely.
	Transportation Transportation in Kuala Lumpur is often touted as being the best in Malaysia, but in reality, public transport over here can sometimes be inefficient and haphazard. Still, the major modes of transport by city trains and buses provide a relatively cheap mode of travel for tourists to reach different landmarks and attractions in KL. Taxis or cabs are another method of getting around Kuala Lumpur, but that is definitely more expensive and sometimes harrowing, as will be explained later.
	What to Do Kuala Lumpur offers a wide range of places to visit as well as activities for tourists and visitors on holiday to enjoy. For cultural enthusiasts and history buffs, see our heritage landmarks while those who appreciate modern architecture will enjoy our sophisticated buildings of the future, such as the Petronas Twin Towers. Families on holiday will enjoy the recreational opportunities found in KL. Finally, there are some wonderful nature opportunities located just outside the city boundaries.
	City Map Kuala Lumpur is located in the center of Peninsular Malaysia, on the west coast. It is about 45 km to the nearest coastline, but the closest viable beach is about 70 km away in Bagan Lalang while the more well-known Port Dickson is about 100 km away. The city is protected on the north and eastern sides by a vast mountain range that stretches all the way to Thailand, with KL being located directly at the foot of the range.