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The Petronas Twin Towers located in KLCC are twin skyscrapers with each tower standing 451.9 meters proud. The tallest twin towers in the world, the major attraction at Petronas Towers is the double-decker sky bridge (on the 41st and 42nd floors) and the observation deck (on the 86th floor), which provides a magical aerial view of Kuala Lumpur. The towers are closed on Monday.

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Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown is the hub of food, accessories, clothing, and everything a tourist could ask for. It is one of the most colorful and vibrant areas of Kuala Lumpur. This place is a paradise for shopaholics and gourmands and provides ample sightseeing opportunities, such as the captivating Buddhist Temples, art galleries, traditional food, and coffee houses. The nearest station is Pasar Seni MRT Station.

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Menara KL, or Kuala Lumpur Tower, located within the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, is the tallest telecommunications tower in South East Asia and the 7th tallest in the world. The thrilling 360-degree view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline from the Observation Deck and Sky Tower is the main attraction. The KL Tower is also popular for the revolving restaurant it houses.

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Located at Suria KLCC Mall, Aquaria KLCC is one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia housing more than 250 varied species of animals. Spread over 60,000 square feet over two levels, the main highlight is the 90-meter underwater tunnel.

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Batu Caves is a series of limestone caves and temples in Selangor, Malaysia. One of the most popular tourist attractions and an important Hindu landmark, Batu Caves are believed to be 400 million years old. It is situated about 13 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur in the district of Gombak, making it an unmissable day trip. The main highlight of the Batu Caves is 140 feet tall Murugan statue, the tallest in the world.

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Berjaya Hills in Malaysia is an island resort located on a mountain ridge surrounded by lush green forests, an hour away from Kuala Lumpur. Popularly known as Bukit Tinggi, the main draw of this hill resort is the Colmar Tropicale.

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Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a 20.9-acre public aviary adjacent to the Lake Gardens. Also known as Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur, this is the largest covered bird park in the world, housing more than 3,000 birds. The area has been divided into 4 zones, each offering a wide range of activities to try out.

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Located south of Kuala Lumpur, cruising on Putrajaya Lake offers an opportunity to get away from the bustle of the city and explore some of the architectural spectacles in the area. Cruise Tasik Putrajaya is the only operator on the lake and has air-conditioned catamarans or handcrafted wooden perahu boats with sightseeing cruises and dining cruises.

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The Islamic Art Museum of Malaysia has an extensive collection of ancient Islamic artifacts and books from the Middle East, the birthplace of Islam. Located at the brink of Lake Gardens, this museum is the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. Spanning 30,000 square meters, it is adorned with Islamic patterns and houses more than 7000 artifacts.

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The Kuala Lumpur City Center Park, popularly known as KLCC Park, is a 50-acre garden located at the base of Petronas Towers and opposite Suria KLCC Shopping Centre. The major attractions include Lake Symphony, the As Syakirin Mosque, and the children’s public pool. The water fountain show is held daily at 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, and 10:00 PM.

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The KL Forest Eco Park, formerly the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, is the only tropical rainforest in Kuala Lumpur. The 9-hectare forest reserve is also one of the oldest forest reserves in Malaysia. The main attractions are the well-maintained walking trails, diverse trees, and a kid's playground. It is also home to a forest Canopy Walk - a 200-meter wood and steel aerial bridge.

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The National Mosque of Malaysia, commonly known as Masjid Negara, is one of the largest Sunni-affiliated mosques in Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. It is perfectly reminiscent of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, adorned with abstract shapes and intricate geometric lattices. A 74m-high minaret issues the call to prayer, which can be heard across Chinatown. Non-Muslims are welcome to visit outside prayer times.

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Suria KLCC is a six-story premier shopping mall located at the foot of the towering Petronas Twin Towers overlooking KLCC Park. Spread over more than 1.5 million square feet, it has become a beacon for the best shopping, dining, and entertainment experience in Malaysia. It is also famous for the Petronas Art Gallery, Aquaria KLCC, and Petrosains, a science discovery center.

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Jalan Alor is a 500-meter long food street in Kuala Lumpur. Located in the heart of the city in Bukit Bintang Area, it is one of the busiest food streets in the world. Food for one person can cost around RM 100. While Jalan Alor can be visited any time of the day, the food stalls and restaurants offer the best services only in the evening after 5:00 PM.

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The Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is a famous recreational park located at Petaling Jaya in Kuala Lumpur. It is popular for the Water Park, Scream Park, Wildlife Park, Amusement Park, and Asia’s first-ever Nickelodeon Theme Park located on its premise.

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The old Istana Negara of Kuala Lumpur is the former residence and National Palace of Malaysia’s Agong or Supreme Leader, Yang di-Pertuan. Located on the green slopes of a Bukit Petaling hill overlooking the Klang River, it is now the Royal Museum or Muzium Diraja in Malay. The museum has two blocks - the National Palace Gallery and the Balairong Seri or the Throne Room. Furniture, personal belongings, and photographs are the main highlights.

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Located at the famous Petronas Towers, Petrosains is a science and technology museum. Visitors can go for a ride through Malaysia’s natural resources and technological advancements and then wander around multiple exhibits, including model F1 cars from Petronas-sponsored teams.

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The Central Market of Kuala Lumpur is a handicrafts market clustered with diverse shops selling local arts and souvenirs. Locally known as Pasar Seni, it is a major landmark of the city.

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Located near KL Sentral, Brickfields Little India offers tourists a taste of the subcontinent despite being far away from it. The bustling street sells Indian snacks like gulab jamuns, vadas, samosas, lassi, etc, and has shops selling glass bangles, traditional Indian clothing, incense sticks, and sarees, among others. The Little India locality also houses the Thean Hou temple.

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Spanning 92 hectares, the green and landscaped Perdana Botanical Gardens is in Kuala Lumpur’s Heritage Park. The park is a great jogging site and houses different species of orchids, a hibiscus park, and a 20-acre bird park. Inside the garden also lies a deer park, a sunken garden, a herb garden, and a collection of rare trees, cycads, bamboo, and grass.

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Nightlife is lively in Kuala Lumpur, with a variety of bars, pubs and nightclubs to give tourists a great time. Kuala Lumpur is home to Zouk, rated the third best nightclub in Asia. Skybar, named Asia’s best bar in 2016, offers views of the Petronas towers and a panoramic view of the city. In addition, the city has nightclubs perched atop highrises, offering views of the city at night, as well as views of the green Klang valley around the city.

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Merdeka Square, also known as Dataran Merdeka, is the iconic landmark of Kuala Lumpur. Situated in front of the famous Sultan Abdul Samad Building, it is a popular sightseeing spot with buildings like the National Textile Museum and City Gallery surrounding it. It is best visited around 9:00 PM when the free light and sound show takes place each day.

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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a premiere shopping destination located in Central Bukit Bintang area. Spread over 7 levels, the mall has 8 shopping precincts. Pavilion Elite, being the mall's retail expansion, houses the largest Coach store in South-East Asia. The Pavilion Crystal Fountain at the entrance of KL Pavilion is Malaysia's tallest Liuli Crystal Fountain and is considered a national landmark.

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The National Museum of Malaysia, popularly called Muzium Negara, is located near the Southern tip of Lake Garden, past the National Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. It presents a combination of ethnology and natural history, unveiling Malaysia's culture and history.

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Street markets around Kuala Lumpur are a must-visit for all shopaholics visiting this city. Markets on the roadside sell handicrafts, home decorations, clothing, and accessories. The markets are open from the morning to the evening and then re-open at midnight. Petaling Street, Central Market, and Kasturi Walk are among the biggest shopping attractions around the city.

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Scattered across Kuala Lumpur, cafes in the city serve delicious brunches and desserts and often have bakeries attached as well. They also serve a wide range of coffees and teas. Cafes such as Acme Bar & Coffee, The Red Beanbag, and Antipodean Cafe offer a wide range of foods from a variety of cuisines. Yeast Bistronomy doubles up as a wine bar and also serves a variety of baked goods. In addition, the city is full of cafes serving western and local cuisine, and some, like Kopenhagen Coffee, specialise in Danish cuisine and coffees.

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Located in Pahang, Genting Highlands is a beautiful hill station in Malaysia that is only an hour’s drive away from Kuala Lumpur. It is renowned for its spirited nightlife, luxury hotels, huge shopping complexes, and world-class casinos. It also has cave temples, amusement parks, and water park. Awana SkyWay and Genting SkyWay are the two accessible cable car services for reaching Genting Highlands.

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The Mid Valley Megamall is a humongous shopping complex located in the Mid Valley City, halfway between Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur. The Mid Valley Megamall has about 430 local and international stores that span across 5 floors. It also houses a cinema hall, bowling alley and bookstore.

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Malaysia’s largest inter-city shopping-cum-leisure mall-Berjaya Times Square (BTS) is located in the heart of the city of Kuala Lumpur. This 203-metre-tall tower with 48 floors is a fascinating combination of a hotel, condominium, and shopping center complex with its very own indoor amusement park.

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KidZania Kuala Lumpur is a children's theme park - a mini-city that spans across an area of 80,000 sq. ft. Located in Petaling Jaya area, KidZania is an edutainment theme park that allows the kids to get a real life-experience of a job-environment while they indulges in several role-play activities.

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Bukit Bintang is Kuala Lumpur's trendiest shopping and entertainment district, housing shopping centers, five-star hotels, and sleek nightclubs. Also known as Bintang Walk, the most iconic attraction here is Pavilion KL. One of the most visited areas of Kuala Lumpur, it is known for its thriving nightlife and major events like Merdeka celebrations, New Year's Eve, parties, and concerts.

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The 6-tiered Thean Hou Temple, located in Kuala Lumpur, is one of Southeast Asia's largest and most beautiful temples. The temple is a fusion of three beliefs - Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It is extremely colorful and offers a spectacular view atop Robson Hill. Try to visit the temple during night hours as the glowing lanterns and lights make the temple a stunning sight.

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The beautifully designed and maintained, 19th-century structure, Sultan Abdul Samad Building stands tall at the Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur. It houses the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia. The main highlight is the stunning view of the building when illuminated at night.

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Madras Lane is one of the smallest and busiest lanes of Petaling Street, Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur. It is a wet market where groceries, vegetables, freshly slaughtered chicken and fish are available. Madras lane is also known for its hawker centres.

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The National Zoo of Malaysia, commonly known as Zoo Negara, is spread over over 100 acres and is home to more than 476 wildlife species. The main highlight of this zoo is Malaysia’s famous giant pandas: Xing Xing and Liang Liang. The local zoo also features performances by trained animals such as sea lions and macaws. 

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The Museum of Illusions, open from 10 in the morning to 10 at night, offers visitors unique experiences that leave them questioning their own senses. The museum has a wide range of optical illusions, illusory mirrors, kaleidoscopes, and even an anti-gravity room. With rooms like the reversed room and infinity room, it offers visitors multiple photo opportunities as well.

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The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, located adjacent to the Lake Gardens and the KL Bird Park, is one of the largest butterfly parks in the world. Spread over 80,000 square feet of the landscaped garden, it houses over 5,000 butterflies, exotic plants, butterfly-host plants, and ferns.

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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, located in Chinatown area of Kuala Lumpur, is the oldest temple of Goddess Mariamman, the manifestation of Goddess Parvati and the oldest Hindu temple in the city. It is beautifully crafted and designed in the Dravidian architecture, having a Raja Gopuram Tower at the entrance.

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The Chow Kit Market of Kuala Lumpur, located at the Northern end of Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, is a notorious landmark in the city. It is divided into two halves - one houses the unofficial red light district, while the other is home to the largest wet market in the city.

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Located in Jalan Perdana of Malaysia, the Royal Malaysian Police Museum houses invaluable artefacts ranging from handmade guns to automatic weapons about the Royal Malaysian Police since its inception. A museum for the celebratory accomplishments of the Police force, it also has innumerable evidence of the crime issues that emerged during the past.

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Masjid Jamek, also known as Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque, is the oldest place of Islamic Worship in Kuala Lumpur. Also known as Friday Mosque, it is a melange of Mughal, Islam and Moorish style of architecture with pristine surrounding.

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Despite the numerous fine dining restaurants all around Kuala Lumpur, it is the street food that steals the show. On the street, travellers can find stalls selling local delicacies like satay, the rice-based Nasi Lemak and Nasi Kandar, Laksa and the like. In addition, Ramly burgers can be found in almost every streetside stall, and tourists must also try the Cendol, a local dessert made of rice, coconut milk, and palm sugar.

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Pangkor Island is a group of resort island situated in Perak off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It has everything packed for a refreshing vacation right from a vibrant Chinatown to quiet lovely beaches. Trek lovers will find the uphill trek through the jungle quite overwhelming. 

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Based in the Malaysia Tourism Centre, Dinosaur Alive is a Jurassic world themed exhibition featuring 40 life-sized robotic dinosaurs in a forest setting. At the entrance, there are 2 gigantic dinosaurs set up to welcome the visitors. One of the most eye-grabbing exhibits is a 12-metre Tyrannosaurus Rex.

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The Royal Selangor Visitor Centre of Kuala Lumpur, located in Setapak Jaya, provides guided tours of the world’s foremost pewter crafts and manufacturing company - Royal Selangor. The visitor centre introduces one to the world of pewter through sight, touch and sound.

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Farm in the City is a unique petting zoo styled like a typical Malaysian village, located in Taman Equine, Seri Kembangan along the Damansara Puchong highway. The zoo is split up into different zones including a turtle and tortoise section, a bird aviary and a reptile cavern.

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Located opposite the International Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, the Sunway Putra Mall is a five-story shopping complex that houses over 300 stores. The mall is categorized into 4 sections which house local as well as international brands.

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The Sepang International Circuit is an F1 race south of Kuala Lumpur in Sepang, Selangor. With a guided circuit tour, peek into the most exclusive and reserved areas here. Opened in 1997, Sepang International Circuit has hosted many big-ticket racing events like the F1 Malaysian Grand Prix and Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

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Located in Selangor, Forest Research Institute Malaysia is one among the chief institutes in tropical forestry research in the world housing a multiplicity of flora and fauna. The institute provides an opportunity for camping at Perah Campsite, trekking at natural trails and picnic at Sg Kroh.

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Plaza Low Yat shopping centre is Malaysia's largest IT mall offering seven floors of electronic goods and services. Situated in the Bukit Bintang shopping belt, LYP or Low Yat houses almost 500 retail stores offering services ranging from mobile, computer, and camera to gaming repairs.

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The National Monument of Malaysia, popularly known as Tugu Negara, is dedicated to the 11,000 brave souls who were martyred during the first and the second World War and the subsequent Emergency period of Malaysia's independence.

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The Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, located at Merdeka Square, is a tourist information center. It exhibits the history of Kuala Lumpur through its collection of photographs, paintings, and miniature models. Housed in a 115-year-old Government Printing Office, the main highlight is the Spectacular City Model Show and the iconic I Love KL structure.