Top 10 Things To Do While In Kuala Lumpur

A traveler knows that the most important thing to take home after a trip, apart from the souvenirs, is a treasure trove of memories obtained from days of exploration and experience you get from the culture of the country you are in. It is important for every travel to take some time and to draw out a plan. This plan will enable you to uncover the "diamonds" and to maximize your stay.

Here we are discussing what you can do when you arrive in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malasysia. Its a fairly large city with almost 2 million inhabitants and there is a lot to be seen and done, and a lot of shopping too if you are this way inclined. Here though are a few places that you may well wish to add to your itinerary list.

* why not dine at the Coliseum? Experience the Colonial culture as it was back in the'20's while dining at the Coliseum Cafe and Hotel, which is one of the oldest cafes in Malaysia.

Then take city tour for the rest of the morning either by foot; or for a more unique experience, consider going on the double-decker bus and explore the beauty of this magnificent city. For lunch, visit the Coliseum Caf and Hotel, one of the oldest establishments preserved through time, go over their vast menu and dine as if you are back in the'20s, when this building was first established.

At night, visit Petaling Street and have dinner in Chinatown. Eat authentic Chinese cooking and practice your skill at bargaining for the different Chinese merchandise being sold. Also consider passing by the Petronas Towers again to see it when it's well-lit and take the most amazing pictures fit for a postcard.

* visit Chinatown at night. Petaling Street is the original street in KL's bustling Chinatown. Lots of authentic merchandise on offer here, or if shopping is not your thing, why not try the delicious Chinese foods along the way.

See Chinatown at night. Petaling Street, KL's original Chinatown is still alive and colorful even at night. Enjoy the collection of authentic merchandise being sold devour the Chinese food at its finest. Experience the streets busy avid shopper and try bargaining for the most amazing find.

Travel to the Batu Caves. A religious site devoted to the Hindu god of war and victory, this place is known for exhibiting 400million year old limestone formations preserved throughout history. Consider visiting during the Thaipusam Hindu Festival and witness the very beautiful procession of the locals.


* take a walk in the Butterfly Park. A very popular tourist attraction, the Butterfly Park is a great place to visit for the kids and for parents too. The park contains over 6000 butterflies from 120 different species.

Finally, a more adventurous way to embrace nature would be to take a jungle walk away from the busy city streets. In this jungle tour you can enjoy the diversity of living species within the tropical forests of Malaysia and a sense to be living in most natural habitat in the world.

Learn the history of the land. Take on the various historical tours available for tourists and learn more about Kuala Lumpur's past and its journey to becoming one of the most developed countries in the present. Also consider visiting the Batu Caves and embrace the religious heritage of the Hindu religion. Explore the vast caves preserved for over 400 million years and witness the Hindu pilgrimage during the Thaipusam Festival.

Do more than just shop. Do not be content with the many shopping malls and stores all over the city, take on a more adventurous kind of shopping and visit the streets of Chinatown as well as the various craft centers.

* and if shopping is your thing... Kuala Lumpur provides the avid shopper with pretty much all they can handle from shopping malls to antique stalls. Local and foreign brands are sold here at all sorts of prices so its wise to shop around to find the best.