🌆 10 Days in Kuala Lumpur: A Journey of Cultural Marvels and Modern Wonders

Anas Lakrim

11 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through Kuala Lumpur, where ancient marvels meet modern wonders. Discover majestic temples, vibrant markets, and iconic landmarks that will leave you in awe. Join us as we explore the rich cultural heritage and indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of Malaysia's capital city.

Trip to Kuala Lumpur

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling History at Tugu Negara and Sultan Abdul Samad Building

$ 1

Landmark national monument dedicated to the 11,000 lives lost during the Emergency.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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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

Day 2Serenity and Spirituality at Thai Buddhist Chetawan Pagoda and Thean Hou Temple

$ 1

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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6-tiered temple opened in 1989, featuring a prayer hall with 3 altars & ornate, colourful details.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Divine Encounters at Arulmigu Murugan Statue and Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad

$ 1

This Murugan sculpture at the foot of Batu Caves is the tallest statue of a Hindu deity in Malaysia.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Opened in 1909, this colourful, airy mosque once served as the main mosque in the city.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Architectural Grandeur at Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan and Royal Selangor Club

$ 1

Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan (The Federal Territory Mosque)

Tours & events are offered at this huge, stately mosque with many domes & architectural styles.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

Private club dating from 1884 with indoor & outdoor athletic facilities, plus dining options.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Serene Reflections at Asy-Syakirin Mosque KLCC, Culinary Delights at ORCHID Restaurant, and Crossing Saloma Bridge

In a bustling urban locale, this Islamic mosque features a futuristic design & a 10,000+ capacity.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Strikingly designed, contemporary pedestrian bridge over a river & highway, illuminated at night.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Immersing in Local Flavors at Chow Kit Road Market and Guan Di Temple Chinatown

$ 1

Sprawling, busy collection of produce stalls, butchers, spice sellers & clothing merchants.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Longtime Taoist temple featuring a bright orange exterior & a large, bearded statue of Guandi.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 7Retail Therapy at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Vast, upscale indoor mall home to luxury & mainstream retailers & dozens of global eateries.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 8Night Market Adventure at Taman Connaught

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

Day 9Cultural Fusion at Sin Sze Si Ya Temple, Petaling Street Market, and Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

Chinese-style Taoist temple, founded in 1864, with antiques on display & fortune-telling sticks.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Bustling shopping district with haggling vendors offering a range of goods, from clothing to food.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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1800s Hindu temple, Kuala Lumpur's oldest, featuring a monumental, ornately carved entrance tower.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Spiritual Heights at National Mosque of Malaysia and Sky Deck KL Tower

$25

$ 1

Hosting up to 15,000 worshippers, Malaysia's national mosque has gardens, a library & a prayer hall.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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At 300m above the city, a viewing deck popular for panoramic photos taken from the glass Sky Box.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $30 In total

Activities & Food:$25

Transport:$5