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10 Days in Kuala Lumpur: A Journey of Adventure and Discovery

Karthik Karthik

Karthik Karthik

10 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Explore ancient marvels, immerse yourself in vibrant markets, and indulge in authentic cuisine. Discover the city's rich history, breathtaking landmarks, and hidden gems. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of adventure and discovery!

Trip to Kuala Lumpur

Day 1Unveiling the Heart of Kuala Lumpur: City Gallery, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Merdeka Square
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$25

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$ 3

Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
Information hub with souvenirs & art for sale, maps, cultural exhibits & a gift-making workshop.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Grand 1800s government building featuring copper domes & a large clocktower with a 1-ton bell.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Merdeka Square
This landmark square has a 95m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Menara Kuala Lumpur
One of the world's tallest, this landmark tower offers scenic city views & a revolving restaurant.
No time set
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$25
6 - 8 min

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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Vast, upscale indoor mall home to luxury & mainstream retailers & dozens of global eateries.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Mid Valley Megamall
Chain link of the major international retailer of health & beauty products.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Night Market Delights and Spiritual Serenity: Taman Connaught Night Market, Thean Hou Temple, National Mosque of Malaysia
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$57

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$ 4

Taman Connaught Night Market
Inexpensive clothes & hawker fare are on offer at this lively weekly Wednesday-night market.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Thean Hou Temple
6-tiered temple opened in 1989, featuring a prayer hall with 3 altars & ornate, colourful details.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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National Mosque of Malaysia
Hosting up to 15,000 worshippers, Malaysia's national mosque has gardens, a library & a prayer hall.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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The National Museum of Malaysia
Interactive museum of Malaysian culture & history from prehistoric times to the present day.
No time set
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$6
7 - 9 min

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Petaling Street Market
Bustling shopping district with haggling vendors offering a range of goods, from clothing to food.
No time set
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Free
30 - 36 min

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National Zoo of Malaysia
Open-concept zoo featuring a wide range of domestic & exotic animals, from elephants to seals.
No time set
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$13
43 - 52 min

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Sunway Lagoon
Sprawling amusement park with a water zone, rides, a zoo & outdoor activities, plus dining & events.
No time set
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$38
Day 3Thrills and Treasures: District 21, Central Market
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$63

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$ 3

District 21
Located as part of a large shopping complex, this theme park features a range of attractions.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
33 - 40 min

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Central Market
Cultural heritage site with restored art deco facade offering shopping, eateries & an outdoor stage.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Farm In The City
Visitors can pet & feed many animals at this popular zoo with various habitats & a souvenir shop.
No time set
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$25
35 - 42 min

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Chow Kit Road Market
Sprawling, busy collection of produce stalls, butchers, spice sellers & clothing merchants.
No time set
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Free
Day 4From Pagodas to Forest Reserves: Thai Buddhist Chetawan Pagoda, Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan, Kota Damansara Community Forest Reserve
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$50

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$ 5

Thai Buddhist Chetawan Pagoda
Large, ornate Buddhist temple complex with traditional Thai architecture & popular festivals.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan (The Federal Territory Mosque)
Tours & events are offered at this huge, stately mosque with many domes & architectural styles.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Kota Damansara Community Forest Reserve
Lowland forest area on 800 acres, community-managed to conserve the urban-adjacent natural space.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Tugu Negara
Landmark national monument dedicated to the 11,000 lives lost during the Emergency.
No time set
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
Expansive plant- & flower-filled garden with over 5,000 butterflies, koi ponds & a gift shop.
No time set
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Contemporary museum offering displays of historical Islamic items, plus a restaurant & library.
No time set
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$13
13 - 20 min

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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
1800s Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur's oldest, featuring a monumental, ornately carved entrance tower.
No time set
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Taman Tasik Metropolitan Kepong
This 95-hectare park includes open space for kite flying, cycling trails & a lake with a boathouse.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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99 Wonderland Park
No time set
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$25
43 - 52 min

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Bukit Jalil Recreational Park
Low-key, 80-acre park with jogging trails, picnic & playground areas & an international garden.
No time set
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Free
Day 5Imagination and Heritage: KidZania Kuala Lumpur, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad
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$63

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$ 5

KidZania Kuala Lumpur
Sprawling children's theme park offering immersive career role-play, from firefighter to surgeon.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
22 - 27 min

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Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad
Opened in 1909, this colourful, airy mosque once served as the main mosque in the city.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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KLGCC - Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Bukit Kiara
Celebrated golf course close to the city with 36 holes, a clubhouse restaurant & pro shop.
No time set
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery
Modern museum with galleries about economics & finance, plus Malaysian & Southeast Asian artworks.
No time set
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Sky Deck KL Tower
At 300m above the city, a viewing deck popular for panoramic photos taken from the glass Sky Box.
No time set
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$25
13 - 16 min

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National Art Gallery
National art gallery with an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures & textiles.
No time set
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Asy-Syakirin Mosque KLCC
In a bustling urban locale, this Islamic mosque features a futuristic design & a 10,000+ capacity.
No time set
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Free
Day 6Iconic Landmarks and Exciting Rides: Petronas Twin Towers, Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
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$84

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$ 3

Petronas Twin Towers
Once the world's tallest, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$21
9 - 11 min

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Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
Indoor theme park on floors 5 & 7 of a mall with rides for adrenaline rushes & small children.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$31
10 - 12 min

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SuperPark Malaysia
No time set
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$31
8 - 12 min

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Saloma Bridge
Strikingly designed, contemporary pedestrian bridge over a river & highway, illuminated at night.
No time set
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Free
22 - 27 min

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The Central Park
No time set
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Free
41 - 50 min

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G2G Animal Garden
No time set
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Free
Day 7Science Wonders and Nature's Beauty: Petrosains, The Discovery Centre, Taman Eko-Rimba Kuala Lumpur (TERKL)
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$63

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$ 3

Petrosains, The Discovery Centre
Modern museum focused on the science & technology of the energy industry, with a cafe & gift shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
9 - 11 min

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Taman Eko-Rimba Kuala Lumpur (TERKL)
Situated within the city, this rain forest has several nature trails & a forest canopy walkway.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Muzium Telekom
Museum in a 1928 building with interactive exhibits on telephone & telecommunications history.
No time set
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
Chinese-style Taoist temple, founded in 1864, with antiques on display & fortune-telling sticks.
No time set
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Free
6 - 9 min

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National Textiles Museum
Elegant museum featuring a range of history exhibits on textiles dating back to prehistoric times.
No time set
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Free
20 - 24 min

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TTDI Park
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Jump Street Asia (Kuala Lumpur)
No time set
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$19
18 - 22 min

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Sunway Pyramid Ice
No time set
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$19
Day 8Upside-Down Adventures and Cultural Immersion: KL Upside Down House, Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, Batu Caves
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$75

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$ 7

KL Upside Down House
Furniture is arranged on the ceiling at this quirky, 2-story home built upside down.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
Visitor centre taking guests through the history of Royal Selangor's pewter manufacturing.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Batu Caves
Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Royal Selangor Club
Private club dating from 1884 with indoor & outdoor athletic facilities, plus dining options.
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Museum Of Illusions Kuala Lumpur
Tricks of the brain & the eye are on display at this family attraction with a gift store.
No time set
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$19
10 - 12 min

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Guan Di Temple Chinatown
Longtime Taoist temple featuring a bright orange exterior & a large, bearded statue of Guandi.
No time set
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Pusat Sains Negara Kuala Lumpur
No time set
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$6
15 - 18 min

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Camp5 Climbing Gym
This shopping mall-based climbing center offers tuition for all levels, city views & bouldering.
No time set
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$25
11 - 14 min

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Chocolate Museum Kuala Lumpur
Museum with displays about the history of chocolate, demonstrations, tastings & a retail store.
No time set
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$13
31 - 38 min

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Taman Rimba Templer
Lush rainforest reserve on a river with a waterfall popular for hiking & camping.
No time set
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Taman Eko Rimba Kanching by Tourism Selangor
Multi-tiered waterfall with a swimming pond in an expansive forest reserve filled with wildlife.
No time set
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Free
Day 9Botanical Bliss and Urban Oasis: Perdana Botanical Garden, KLCC Park
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$38

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$ 5

Perdana Botanical Garden
Botanical gardens featuring tropical plants & rare fruit trees, plus a fish pond, waterfall & cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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KLCC Park
50-acre respite offering a kids' playground, paths, a wading pool & choreographed fountain displays.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Illusion 3D Art Museum
Sprawling, popular museum features dozens of hand-painted, interactive 3-dimensional artwork.
No time set
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$13
7 - 9 min

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MinNature Malaysia
No time set
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$19
15 - 18 min

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Planetarium Negara
Designed to resemble a mosque, this planetarium offers a space theater, exhibits & an observatory.
No time set
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Royal Malaysia Police Museum
Modest museum showcasing exhibits with local police antiques, vehicles, uniforms & weaponry.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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ORCHID Restaurant
No time set
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Ilham Gallery
Gallery showcasing Asian contemporary & modern paintings & sculpture, with a gift shop.
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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National Library of Malaysia
No time set
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Arulmigu Murugan Statue
This Murugan sculpture at the foot of Batu Caves is the tallest statue of a Hindu deity in Malaysia.
No time set
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Free
Day 10Aquatic Wonders and Wildlife Encounters: Aquaria KLCC, KL Tower Mini Zoo, KL Bird Park
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$94

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$ 7

Aquaria KLCC
Expansive aquarium offering 5,000 exhibits, a clear tunnel, feeding shows & shark cage dives.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
7 - 9 min

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KL Tower Mini Zoo
Intimate indoor/outdoor zoo showcasing animals such as meerkats, parrots, llamas & tortoises.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
16 - 20 min

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KL Bird Park
Thousands of colourful birds in free-roaming areas, walk-through aviaries & traditional enclosures.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$19
19 - 28 min

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St Mary's Cathedral Kuala Lumpur
Restored Anglican cathedral constructed in 1895 with a Henry Willis pipe organ, annex & library.
No time set
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall
Cantonese-style heritage building with gilded carvings, rooftop figurines & a small museum.
No time set
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Jabatan Muzium Malaysia
No time set
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Taman Tasik Titiwangsa
No time set
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Free
26 - 32 min

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FlowRider - 1 Utama | drive thru Lobby E-Block LG
Artificially created wave offering beginners & more experienced surfers reliable waves to ride.
No time set
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Ramayana Cave - Suyambu Lingam
No time set
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Escape Petaling Jaya
No time set
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$38
36 - 44 min

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Kanching Falls
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $647 In total

Activities & Food:$609
Transport:$39