Traveling to Malaysia requires a stop at one of the most underrated and un-talked hidden gems of this side of East Asia. Read on to see what I discovered about Kuala Lumpur!
Let me start by saying if you plan on visiting Kuala Lumpur, be prepared for a 50-minute taxi ride into the city center where you will want to stay. I struggled trying to pick a hotel but for reasons you might not suspect. There are a plethora of great luxury hotels to choose from and at reasonable prices compared to most city centers. I based my stayed mostly on the location relative to the Petronas Towers...the highlight of this city. It is a grand skyscraper located in the middle of the city adjacent to one of the city's most popular malls. There is a walkway between both towers that you can get a birds eye view of the city from. I purchased tickets in advance (as you will need to since this is typically sold out any given day) but unfortunately for me, I missed my slotted 4 pm entry time since my flight from Singapore was 2 hours late! Again, some of the unavoidable pitfalls of travel you can't anticipate sometimes. I did not let that dampen my spirits though...I took plenty of photos of the Petronas Towers from the outside of course.📸😊
Now depending on who you ask, the highlight of Kuala Lumpur is the Batu Caves...located just 30 mins outside of the city. Once you arrive, you will be greeted by a towering statue of Lord Murugan, several behaved monkeys, and 272 very steep steps that lead into the Batu Cave!🐒
Additional Note: Be aware, women will need to wear a head wrap in order to take the hike up the stairs to the cave. Also, my advice...bring a towel and be prepared to sweat!🥵😂
I recommend making a point to venturing out and taking in the city at night. I found myself seeing the same places I saw during the day, but at night there is a different vibe. All the areas are beautifully lit and the city gives off a particular glow that is different than most cities. Some of the must-sees are Chinatown, The River of Life, and of course the Petronas Towers.
My 2 day stay in Kuala Lumpur had it's ups and downs and interesting surprises. Overall, I would recommend visiting this budding city if you plan on being in the area.😊✈️
