Batu Cave Located 13 km north of KL, this popular Hindu temple draws hundreds of thousands of visitor during Thaipusam. It consists of three grand caves: the Dark Cave, the Musuem Cave and Temple Cave. Dark Cave contains brilliant rock formation, the Museum Cave at the foothills has interesting display of Indian mythology and to reach the main Temple Cave, one has to climb 272 steps.

Bintang Walk A leisure concept with alfresco cafe and entertainment outlets, stretching from Marriott Hotel to Lot 10 Shopping Centre.

Butterfly Park Located in the Lake Gardens. A fascinating walk through the netted park enclosure, there are over 120 species of butterflies here. Admission is RM9 for adults and RM2 for children under 12 years old. *Opens 9am to 6pm daily.

Bukit Nanas Forest Recreational Park
Located in the heart of KL, the virgin forest clad hill is a 10.5 hec park offering a 10 minutes and a 20 minutes walk trails from the Forest Information Centre at Jalan Raja Chulan to KL Tower. Bukit Nanas near Kuala Lumpur Tower is one of the oldest permanent forest reserve in the country. It was gazetted in 1906 and was formerly known as Bucket Weld Forest Reserve. It covers an area of approximately 11 hectares and is the only remaining tropical rainforest in the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur. It celebrated its Centennial Anniversary in year 2006. If you are planning to visit KL Tower, you may want to consider spending an hour or so walking through the nature trails that are well maintained here. The entrance to the park is just beside the entrance to KL Tower. A complimentary nature walk is provided for those who are visiting the Observation Deck at KL Tower. All you need to do is just show your ticket at the Forest Trail Gate for a guided tour of the forest.

Central Market
Central Market - the art-deco structure of the Central Market is also a centre for the display and development of Malaysian culture, arts and crafts. There are many performances, demonstrations, and activities offered here, including batik painting, fortune telling, shadow puppet plays, glass blowing, dance classes, art classes, and many others. Food stalls and restaurants on the upper level provide sustenance and resting places to help recuperate from the stress of shopping sprees. sample local or western food. During the weekends, at 7.30pm , cultural performances are held. No longer a "wet market" selling fresh meat, fish & vegetables, the Central Market now houses more than 130 shops, 30 food outlets, 140 small kiosks, an exhibition corner (Sudut Pameran and an outdoor riverside amphitheatre with free cultural performances.

Chinatown / Petaling Street
Petaling Street is the center of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown. It's the place that never sleeps. Adventurous visitors should not miss a walk on Petaling Street. Even in daytime you have great bargains. Petaling Street is not open for the traffic. It is a great place for locals to get some goods at bargain prices and certainly an eye-opening experience for tourists. Chinatown has a bustling market serving as a bargain hunter's paradise and one of the premier shopping areas in the city with its distinctly oriental atmosphere. If you're looking for cheap clothes, fabrics, souvenirs, electronic items, watches, DVDs, CDs and more? Then Petaling Street is the place for you. It is easy getting to Petaling Street. Take a taxi, but also numerous bus companies service the area. To get the best atmosphere you must go at night!

Heritage Centre
Showcases Malaysia's architectural heritage, the Centre also conducts 2 guided tours a day (11am & 3pm) of the Rumah Penghulu or Village Head's abode which has been furnished to reflect a house in early thirties.

Istana Negara
This is the official residence of the King and Queen of Malaysia. Built by local millionaire, Chan Wing in 1928, as his official residence it was later used by the Japanese as their offices during the Japanese occupation in Malaya (1942-1945). Later, after the war ended, the Selangor State Government bought and renovated the mansion and used it King of Selangor's official residence. On the achievement of the country's Independence from the British in 1957, the newly elected Federal Government transformed the stately mansion into a residence fit for the King (the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong). Today, visitors flock to the National Palace gates to see the daily changing of the guards. So, don't forget to bring a camera along to capture this changing of the guards event. The National Palace, surrounded by high fences, is still majestic looking. Come over to see where the King and Queen live, with its beautiful and immaculate gardens.
 

Little India
One of the oldest parts of the city, Jalan Masjid India is the original shopping haven that has dated back over a century ago. Its name is derived from a mosque built in 1870 for the Indian Muslim population settling there at the times when tin-mining was booming. Little India is at the heart of a thriving neighborhood built up around the district’s mosque. You can reach "Little India" with the Star LRT or Putra LRT. You get off at the Masjid Jamek Station. It's also on walking distance from Petaling Street (China Town). The Masjid Jamek is only 200 meters away from this shopping bazaar.

Jamek Mosque
The Masjid Jamek is situated, where both rivers the Sungei Klang and the Sungei Gombak meet. Right at this very place has the history of Kuala Lumpur started. The mosque was built in 1907 and officially opened by the Sultan of Selangor on 23rd of December in 1909. The Masjid Jamek Kuala Lumpur is the oldest mosque in KL. This is the very spot for Kuala Lumpur's history, where the early settlers of Kuala Lumpur built their shacks. In the 1850s, early miners would unload here their equipment and provisions. They would then trek up the jungle path to Ampang, where they would dig for tin. Masjid Jamek was the main mosque of Kuala Lumpur until The National Mosque was built in 1965 near the railway station. It was designed by Arthur Benison Hubbock, an architectural assistant in the Public Works and Survey Department, who was intrigued and inspired by the Mogul architecture of India. Its palm trees and the location on the banks of the Klang and Gombak rivers provide a tranquil setting that complements the Masjid Jamek's exquisite domed tower.
*Opens 8am to 1.30pm , 2.30pm to 6pm daily.

Merdeka Square
The Merdeka Square (Independence Square or Dataran Merdeka) is situated in the centre of the city. It's close to the Gombak river, the Masjid Jamek, Central Market and China Town. It's the core of KL's history. Here you find buildings like the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Royal Selangor Club, St Mary's Cathedral and the National History museum. Some of them peppered with Moorish flavor. A 100 meter-high flagpole marks the spot where the Malayan Flag was hoisted on August 31, 1957 signifying the independence of the country from British rule. The square exist for a large part of a grass field: the Padang (picture above). Around this field are the most interesting buildings..

Museum Orang Asli
You can explore and learn abour Orang Asli’s history, their ancient customs and traditions and their social and economic development at the Muzium Orang Asli Gombak, located about 24km away from Batu Caves. The Orang Asli are the aboriginal people of Peninsular Malaysia, with an estimated population of over 60,000. They still lead a simple yet fascinating lifestyle. Muzium Orang Asli Gombak is managed by the Orang Asli Affairs Department. The Orang Asli museum is the perfect place for you to learn the lifestyle of the tribes such as their dwellings, personal adornments, arts, costumes, musical instruments, hunting and agricultural tools, animal traps and traditional medicine.
*Opens 9am to 5pm daily.

National Library This 7 storey building blends traditional designwith modern architectural techniques houses more than 1.5 million books, some of them extremely rare. Address: 232, Jalan Tun Razak, 50572 Kuala Lumpur. *Monday: 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday - Thursday:10am to 6pm, Friday: 10am to 8pm *Saturday: 9am to 8pm, Sunday: 10am to 5pm.

National Mosque The unique modern design of the mosque embodies contemporary designs, together with traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. The main dome with its 18-point star, represents the 13 states in Malaysia unified by the FivePillars of Islam. Visitors must to dress conservatively and remove their shoes before entering the mosque. *Opens 9am to 12pm , 3pm to 4pm , 5.30pm to 6.30pm daily.

National Museum Displays an extensive collection of local and aboriginal artifacts which provide an insight into the country's past. Admission is RM2 for adults and free for children below 12 years old. Address: Jalan Damansara, 50566 Kuala Lumpur. *Opens 9am to 6pm daily.

National Zoo Located at Hulu Kelang, 12km from the city centre, the zoo is home to 400 species of animals, local birds, mammals reptiles and fishes. Admission is RM10 for adults and RM5 for children under 12 years old. Address: Ulu Kelang, Ampang, 68000 Selangor. *Opens 9am to 5pm daily.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building This historical landmark and heritage building is well known for its Moghul architecture dating back to 1897. Originally the offices of the Colonial Secretariat, today it houses the Supreme Courts. The 40 metres high clock tower is a popular gathering point for New Year and National Day countdown celebrations and parades.

Thean Hou Temple A popular tourist spot, it is one of the largest and most ornate Buddhist temples in the region and attracts great number of devotees during major religious festivals. *Opens 9am to 9pm daily.