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1. Aquaria KLCC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Aquaria KLCC
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2. Batu Caves ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Batu Caves
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3. Bukit Tabur

Bukit Tabur
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4. Central Market

Category: Shopping
Central Market
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5. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Category: Museums & Culture
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
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6. Istana Negara

Istana Negara
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7. Jamek Mosque

Jamek Mosque
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8. KL Forest Eco Park

Category: Activities
KL Forest Eco Park
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9. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Category: Activities
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
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10. Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

Category: Activities
Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
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11. Kuala Lumpur Tower

Kuala Lumpur Tower
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12. Merdeka Square

Merdeka Square
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13. National Mosque of Malaysia

National Mosque of Malaysia
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14. National Museum of Malaysia

Category: Museums & Culture
National Museum of Malaysia
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15. National Zoo of Malaysia

Category: Kids & Family
National Zoo of Malaysia
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16. Perdana Botanical Gardens

Category: Activities
Perdana Botanical Gardens
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17. Petronas Twin Towers

Petronas Twin Towers
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18. Planetarium Negara

Category: Kids & Family
Planetarium Negara
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19. Pusat Sains Negara

Pusat Sains Negara
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20. Resorts World Genting

Category: Accommodations
Resorts World Genting
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21. Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Sri Mahamariamman Temple
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22. Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Sultan Abdul Samad Building
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23. Sunway Lagoon

Sunway Lagoon
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24. Titiwangsa Lake Gardens

Category: Activities
Titiwangsa Lake Gardens
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Kuala Lumpur is the vibrant, bustling capital city of Malaysia.
  • Whether visitors are looking to explore a renowned art gallery or museum, peruse the shopping outlets and Central Market, or experience the magic at one of the world’s largest butterfly parks, the city has a little something for everyone.
  • There are a few amazing things that can’t be missed, including the Perdana Botanical Gardens, Petronas Twin Towers, and the Sri Mahamariamman Temple.

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