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Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide

July 2, 2014 By James Clark 3 Comments

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Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide

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The regeneration of Kuala Lumpur Old City – The redevelopment of the Chinatown/Heritage Quarter of Kuala Lumpur, including the River of Life Project, the new metro, and KL118.

The Cultural Bazaar of Kuala Lumpur – My visit to the old Central Market in the Chinatown area.

Accommodation

Kuala Lumpur hotels – Search for discount hotels in KL with Agoda.

If you’re new to KL read this guide on where to stay in Kuala Lumpur.

Travel Guides

Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur

The Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world from 1996 to 2004. While they are not the tallest anymore, they still remain as one of my favourite Supertalls. Read more on visiting the Petronas Twin Towers

Kuala Lumpur has an old city area with buildings that rival those found in Penang and Melaka. Many of the buildings are in bad shape, but the area is being transformed. Read more about the regeneration of Kuala Lumpur Old City.

Murugan statue at Batu Caves - Malaysia

Batu Caves is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India and features the worlds largest statue Lord Murugan. Batu Caves is 13 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide – Things to see and places to stay from Travelfish.

Coconuts Kuala Lumpur – Latest news, restaurant reviews, nightlife, and lifestyle stories.

Vision KL – Guide and directory to restaurants, clubs, bars, dining, shopping and attractions.

ABC Kuala Lumpur – This visitors guide to Kuala Lumpur is looking a bit aged but has lots of articles on the principle attractions of the city.

KL Blogs

Vintage KL – Kuala Lumpur and her citizens, once upon a time.

Blog Posts

12 Free things to do in Kuala Lumpur (KL) – By blog.malaysia-asia.my.

In Pictures: Kuala Lumpur – By boardinggate101.com.

Ten things to do in Kuala Lumpur – By velvetescape.com.

Travel guide and video: The low down on Kuala Lumpur – By thetradingtravelers.com.

Food

Cafes in Kuala Lumpur – List of cafes in KL to work from.

Eat Drink KL – Restaurant reviews for Kuala Lumpur.

A Beginner’s Guide To KL’s “Street Food” – By hungryhoss.com.

Tours

KL Tours – Tours and things to do hand-picked by Viator.

Guide Books

Lonely Planet Kuala Lumpur, Melaka & Penang (Travel Guide)

Photos

Iconic buildings of Kuala Lumpur
[Iconic buildings of Kuala Lumpur.]

If you stand at a certain spot at Merdeka Square you can see the most iconic buildings of the city in one view: The Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Petronas Twin Towers and Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower).

Market Square, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
[Market Square, Kuala Lumpur.]

Kuala Lumpur Photo Gallery – Photo gallery of my visits to Kuala Lumpur.

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About James Clark

James Clark is the founder of Nomadic Notes. He has been a digital nomad since 2003, and Nomadic Notes features trip reports, train travel articles, and where to stay guides. He writes about transport and urban development at Future Southeast Asia. Subscribe to the weekly travel newsletter.

Comments

  1. James says

    February 13, 2014 at 9:13 am

    I was there in October … amazing cultural sight, the best in KL in my opinion!

    Reply
  2. Brian Hill says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:15 am

    James, amazing, but did you get to the top? What is up there? Brian.

    Reply
    • James says

      February 28, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Thanks Brian. Yes up the top of the Batu Caves is a huge cave with some Hindu temples inside.

      Reply

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