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Kuala Lumpur - pre-travel post
Kuala Lumpur is a huge city compiled of several districts. It is Malaysia's largest city and is also the Capital. In Malay, the city's name literally means "muddy river confluence", as it was originally when it was a small Chinese tin mining village.
In March the temperatures are in the high 20s, and we are still just within the dry season.Hostel rooms are around 20-30RM.
The city centre can be divided into five main districts;
Old Town - The traditional core of Kuala Lumpur, also houses Chinatown and Merdeka Square.
Golden Triangle - The business district, there are many shopping malls and 5-star hotels here. The Petronas Towers are here also.
Tuanku Abdul Rahman - An extension of Old Town, 500m West of the Petronas Towers. This area is fast regaining fame as a traditional colourful shopping district, there are many popular budget rooms here.
Brickfields - This is KL's Little India.
Bangsar and Midvalley - In the south of the city, Bangsar is a popular restaurant and clubbing district whilst Midvalley is the citys best shopping destination.
There is plenty to do in this city, including a huge aquarium, Aquaria KLCC is located on the Concourse Level and can be accessed by walking downwards from the main entrance located along Jalan Pinang. There are over 5000 exhibits across 60,00 square foot and it costs 64RM per person.
As for food, some of the best culinary delights that Malaysia has to offer are not at the swanky overpriced restaurants but right at the sidewalks, in the rows and rows of hawker stalls. On Jalan Alor, these stalls will take up both sides of the road selling food that best represents Malaysia. This is not just a place for the locals but foreigners also frequently visit here to taste the unique dishes that they would most probably not be able to back home.
You can also visit the iconic Petronas Towers and view KL from 452m above street level. It costs 30RM to walk the skybridge, or 80RM to view the observation deck aswell. It advisable to get here early as there are only 1000 tickets available per day. Open every day except Monday.
Offering excellent jungles tours, is the Primal Wilderness Experience. Tours cost 3-700RM, and can be half or full day tours to waterfalls, white water tubing, jungle treks, abseiling and more. More information here.
Alternatively you could take a 3 day tour of the nearby rainforest of Taman Negara National Park for around 300RM. Taman Negara is located at the central part of Peninsular Malaysia, 240km (4 hours) from KL. Taman Negara is a huge and ancient rainforest, tours can be arranged in KL.
Also near to KL is Sunway Lagoon Theme Park. It features and amusement park, water park and scream park - an immersive experience with actors dressed as zombies. Tickets cost 150RM
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