Live Performance
Every Monday to Saturday at 3PM, there is a one-hour live cultural performance and it is FREE.
Easiest way to go is by the free GoKL bus from the Twin Towers KLCC bus stop and get down at MATIC bus stop, just 2 stops away.
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MATIC
109 Jalan AmpangEvery Monday to Saturday at 3PM, there is a one-hour live cultural performance and it is FREE.
Easiest way to go is by the free GoKL bus from the Twin Towers KLCC bus stop and get down at MATIC bus stop, just 2 stops away.
Arguably the best place to enjoy live performance in the city center. Located in Bukit Bintang and within the Changkat nightlife scene, their repertoires are mostly jazzy but on some night music of other genres are performed too.
Check out their Instagram page for latest update: https://www.instagram.com/noblacktiekl/
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No Black Tie
off Jalan NagasariArguably the best place to enjoy live performance in the city center. Located in Bukit Bintang and within the Changkat nightlife scene, their repertoires are mostly jazzy but on some night music of other genres are performed too.
Check out their Instagram page for latest update: https://www.instagram.com/noblacktiekl/
Sightseeing
The only small piece of rain forest left in the city. This park is located at Bukit Nenas (Pineapple Hill) where the KL Tower is located.
Beautiful scenery of rich flora & fauna, do not miss the CANOPY WALK!
FREE Admission. Opens 7AM to 6PM daily.
Take the Monorail and alight at BUKIT NENAS station.
Or take the FREE GoKL bus and stops at CONCORDE HOTEL bus stop.
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KL Forest Eco Park
Lot 240 Jalan Raja ChulanThe only small piece of rain forest left in the city. This park is located at Bukit Nenas (Pineapple Hill) where the KL Tower is located.
Beautiful scenery of rich flora & fauna, do not miss the CANOPY WALK!
FREE Admission. Opens 7AM to 6PM daily.
Take the Monorail and alight at BUKIT NENAS station.
Or take the FREE GoKL bus and stops at CONCORDE HOTEL bus stop.
If you love street art and you are in Bukit Bintang, make sure you visit this area. Also a good place for photo ops if you love to.
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64 Changkat Bukit BintangIf you love street art and you are in Bukit Bintang, make sure you visit this area. Also a good place for photo ops if you love to.
If you love street art and you are in Bukit Bintang, make sure you visit this area. Also a good place for photo ops if you love to.
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Isithethi se-Street Art seJalan Alor 1
64 Changkat Bukit BintangIf you love street art and you are in Bukit Bintang, make sure you visit this area. Also a good place for photo ops if you love to.
The world's largest free-flight walk-in aviary and arguably the best one too. Located within the Botanical Gardens where the National Mosque and the Islamic Arts Museum are located.
With over 3000 bird species roaming freely, this park is a must if you're visiting with kids or simply if you just love to enjoy nature and animals.
Do not miss the bird shows if you are visiting!
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Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
920 Jalan CenderawasihThe world's largest free-flight walk-in aviary and arguably the best one too. Located within the Botanical Gardens where the National Mosque and the Islamic Arts Museum are located.
With over 3000 bird species roaming freely, this park is a must if you're visiting with kids or simply if you just love to enjoy nature and animals.
Do not miss the bird shows if you are visiting!
An oceanarium located in the Twin Towers. Personally, I think this one is better than the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo however the S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore offers better experience than this.
But if you love marine life, why not visit them all anyway?
If you are visiting by Grab, make sure to key-in KL Convention Center-Main Entrance as your drop-off location as Aquaria is just underneath the entrance.
If you walking from the Twin Towers or the Suria KLCC shopping mall, avoid the underground tunnel and go out to walk along the park to the KL Convention Center instead. Not only you avoid the stuffy crowd but you also get to enjoy a beautiful stroll along the KLCC Park, should the weather is kind to you, that is ;-)
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Aquaria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Jalan PinangAn oceanarium located in the Twin Towers. Personally, I think this one is better than the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo however the S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore offers better experience than this.
But if you love marine life, why not visit them all anyway?
If you are visiting by Grab, make sure to key-in KL Convention Center-Main Entrance as your drop-off location as Aquaria is just underneath the entrance.
If you walking from the Twin Towers or the Suria KLCC shopping mall, avoid the underground tunnel and go out to walk along the park to the KL Convention Center instead. Not only you avoid the stuffy crowd but you also get to enjoy a beautiful stroll along the KLCC Park, should the weather is kind to you, that is ;-)
Food scene
A food truck park just in front of the Twin Towers. It is within walking distance and located next to the Corus Hotel.
To check on what truck is available on your day of visit, and what menu each truck will be serving you can download KAPITA app on your phone to access all the information.
There are 2 other TAPAK locations but located slightly in the outskirts.
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Tapak Urban Street Dining
off Jalan AmpangA food truck park just in front of the Twin Towers. It is within walking distance and located next to the Corus Hotel.
To check on what truck is available on your day of visit, and what menu each truck will be serving you can download KAPITA app on your phone to access all the information.
There are 2 other TAPAK locations but located slightly in the outskirts.
Best Mexican food in the city. Located in Damansara Heights neighborhood.
Another accessible location of the same premise is on Jalan Ampang (if you stay within Twin Towers area, this location may be more convenient for you)
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Las Carretas
29 Jalan USJ 10/1fBest Mexican food in the city. Located in Damansara Heights neighborhood.
Another accessible location of the same premise is on Jalan Ampang (if you stay within Twin Towers area, this location may be more convenient for you)
You love live shows? Seeking for a place to have romantic dinner? This is the place for you.
Check their Instagram page for the latest show listings and their dinner menu. They host comedy shows on some nights too. It is strongly advisable that you check their page prior visiting.
Bobo KL
65-2 Jalan BangkungYou love live shows? Seeking for a place to have romantic dinner? This is the place for you.
Check their Instagram page for the latest show listings and their dinner menu. They host comedy shows on some nights too. It is strongly advisable that you check their page prior visiting.
My personal favorite for a late-night shawarma in the city. They have a few locations within Bukit Bintang area and some open until the early mornings.
The regular-size Chicken Shawarma is at RM6 (in perspective, USD1.40) Make sure to ask for cheese just for another RM2.
Shawarma Damascus IN
111 Jalan Sultan IsmailMy personal favorite for a late-night shawarma in the city. They have a few locations within Bukit Bintang area and some open until the early mornings.
The regular-size Chicken Shawarma is at RM6 (in perspective, USD1.40) Make sure to ask for cheese just for another RM2.
One of the more famous 'mamak' restaurants in the city. Especially busy during breakfast time on weekdays with the office crowd.
Roti Canai (local name for Paratha) and Teh Tarik (local milk tea) is a must-try. I must warned you, drinks in this country are usually prepared with generous amount of sugar or sweet condensed milk, so always ask for 'less sweet' or as the local say it 'kurang manis' if you want.
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NZ Curry House Gardencafe
Lot 42 Jalan AmpangOne of the more famous 'mamak' restaurants in the city. Especially busy during breakfast time on weekdays with the office crowd.
Roti Canai (local name for Paratha) and Teh Tarik (local milk tea) is a must-try. I must warned you, drinks in this country are usually prepared with generous amount of sugar or sweet condensed milk, so always ask for 'less sweet' or as the local say it 'kurang manis' if you want.
There are a few cafes in CHINATOWN, however this one is my personal favorite. Be adventurous and try any of the food on the menu. Interesting selections of coffees and beers are available as well.
Best place to sit is outside at the bar table facing the street to enjoy the view, should the weather is kind.
Mingle Cafe
55 Jalan SultanThere are a few cafes in CHINATOWN, however this one is my personal favorite. Be adventurous and try any of the food on the menu. Interesting selections of coffees and beers are available as well.
Best place to sit is outside at the bar table facing the street to enjoy the view, should the weather is kind.
Best place to go for coffee & wine. Their food menu is worth a try too. Numerous locations within the city however this one is the most accessible to tourist as it is in Bukit Bintang.
This brand is from Indonesia and they source their coffee beans directly from the farmers in their country.
Antipodean Travelodge BB
16 Jln AlorBest place to go for coffee & wine. Their food menu is worth a try too. Numerous locations within the city however this one is the most accessible to tourist as it is in Bukit Bintang.
This brand is from Indonesia and they source their coffee beans directly from the farmers in their country.
Event space
A cultural space located on Jalan Sultan in CHINATOWN.
They host wide variety of events on most weekends including art workshops, flea markets & film clubs.
Checkout their Instagram page to find out what event is happening during your visit: https://www.instagram.com/hellorexkl/
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REXKL
80 Jalan SultanA cultural space located on Jalan Sultan in CHINATOWN.
They host wide variety of events on most weekends including art workshops, flea markets & film clubs.
Checkout their Instagram page to find out what event is happening during your visit: https://www.instagram.com/hellorexkl/
An art gallery (a rarity in this part of the world) located in the Suria KLCC shopping mall of the Twin Towers.
Free admission. Checkout their Instagram page for the latest update: https://www.instagram.com/galeripetronas
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Galeri Petronas
Persiaran PetronasAn art gallery (a rarity in this part of the world) located in the Suria KLCC shopping mall of the Twin Towers.
Free admission. Checkout their Instagram page for the latest update: https://www.instagram.com/galeripetronas
Shopping
Selling home accessories made from rattan & jute. Within walking distance from Petaling Street in CHINATOWN.
The Basket Shop
10 Jalan PanggongSelling home accessories made from rattan & jute. Within walking distance from Petaling Street in CHINATOWN.
A HUGE store selling everything KOREAN. Located in CHINATOWN on Petaling Street.
DOMESKY Flagship Store
65 Jalan PetalingA HUGE store selling everything KOREAN. Located in CHINATOWN on Petaling Street.
Located inside the PETALING STREET MARKET, they sell Malaysia souvenirs at wholesale price.
Hiro Comic World
29 Jalan PetalingLocated inside the PETALING STREET MARKET, they sell Malaysia souvenirs at wholesale price.
Royal Selangor pewter works are world-renowned. It isn’t as expensive as sterling silver but arguably just as beautiful.
Royal Selangor
Royal Selangor pewter works are world-renowned. It isn’t as expensive as sterling silver but arguably just as beautiful.
Buah Tangan is a Malay word for souvenir :-)
This souvenir shop is located in KL CITY WALK, within walking distance from the Twin Towers.
Exit Suria KLCC via the RAMLEE Entrance and the place is 5-minute walk away.
BuahTangan
Buah Tangan is a Malay word for souvenir :-)
This souvenir shop is located in KL CITY WALK, within walking distance from the Twin Towers.
Exit Suria KLCC via the RAMLEE Entrance and the place is 5-minute walk away.
The place to go for artisanal souvenirs. Even mentioned in New York Times and Monocle magazine.
The location is slightly out of the city center, best to go via Grab.
Earth Heir - Malaysian Heritage Gifts
Jalan Hang KasturiThe place to go for artisanal souvenirs. Even mentioned in New York Times and Monocle magazine.
The location is slightly out of the city center, best to go via Grab.
Nightlife
A small bar located slightly hidden in the CHINATOWN area.
The Attic Bar in Chinatown is a terrific discovery, not only because it is hard to find but also because it is one of the only bars in the area to marry a substantial menu of delicious food with inventive cocktails. Extra special is the opportunity to enjoy the refreshments from a view-filled twilight on the terrace until late into the evening.
Reasons to visit The Attic Bar: Authentic pork-free Italian food presented by DOP Concept in tandem with speciality cocktails. The Negronis, the pesto and the tiramisu were particularly good. Go at sunset to catch great views of the city at twilight and watch the sun drop behind the roofscape of Chinatown.
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The Attic Bar
15 Jalan Balai PolisA small bar located slightly hidden in the CHINATOWN area.
The Attic Bar in Chinatown is a terrific discovery, not only because it is hard to find but also because it is one of the only bars in the area to marry a substantial menu of delicious food with inventive cocktails. Extra special is the opportunity to enjoy the refreshments from a view-filled twilight on the terrace until late into the evening.
Reasons to visit The Attic Bar: Authentic pork-free Italian food presented by DOP Concept in tandem with speciality cocktails. The Negronis, the pesto and the tiramisu were particularly good. Go at sunset to catch great views of the city at twilight and watch the sun drop behind the roofscape of Chinatown.