Sungai Wang Plaza (Chinese: 金河廣場) is one of the most popular shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur. Situated in Bukit Bintang in the Golden Triangle area, Sungai Wang Plaza offers an alternative to some of the popular shopping malls around in the area such as the Berjaya Times Square, Lot 10, Starhill Gallery and Pavilion KL. [...]

The National Art Gallery of Malaysia is one fine example of an exhibition center that displays the finest collections of contemporary Malaysian art. Also known as the Balai Seni Lukis Negara in Malay, the National Art Gallery was established on August 28th, 1958 by the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman. Established about [...]

The Islamic Arts Museum (Malay: Muzium Kesenian Islam) is one of the largest and most popular museums in Malaysia featuring exhibits from the Muslim world. Located on the eastern side of the Lake Gardens, the Islamic Arts Museum is the first of its kind in Malaysia. It’s truly a magnificent monument that incorporates the largest [...]

St John’s Cathedral was opened in 1883, making it the oldest church in Kuala Lumpur. The St John’s Cathedral is also one of the few pre-war churches that has been well taken care and preserved until today. The historic value of the St John’s Cathedral, therefore, is invaluable. Aside from being the most visited church [...]

Chow Kit Market is one of the biggest and most popular street markets in Kuala Lumpur. The market is located in a sub-district called Chow Kit in the midst of Kuala Lumpur. The Chow Kit district was named after a tin miner and municipal councilor called Loke Chow Kit. The Chow Kit Market, also known [...]

The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque or Blue Mosque is one of the prominent mosques in Malaysia. Aside from being the biggest mosque in the country, the mosque is also the second biggest in Southeast Asia after Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque is located in a park [...]

One Utama or 1 Utama is a popular shopping mall in Bandar Utama, a suburb in the northern part of Petaling Jaya and is located just opposite Taman Tun Dr. Ismail. 1 Utama is also popularly known as “One U” for short or sometimes as “O U”. One Utama is a massive shopping center with [...]

Batu Caves is a well known tourist destination in Kuala Lumpur due to not only its unique 400 million years old limestone hill but also as a Hindu shrine for the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. Located in Gombak district, about 13 kilometters (8.1miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves is a vast cavern [...]

The St. Mary’s Cathedral is an impressive building that has over 100 years of history. The construction of the church started in the 1890s when a decision was made to erect a new building to house the growing congregation during that period. The church is located at the famous Dataran Merdeka or Independence Square. One [...]

If you are a fan of heritage buildings and are planning to get to know more about the beauty as well as history of heritages buildings in Malaysia, the Badan Warisan Malaysia (The Heritage of Malaysia Trust) is definitely your best bet. Founded in 1983 for the conservation of Malaysia’s architectural heritage, Badan Warisan is [...]

The Malaysian Tourism Information Complex is housed in an impressive heritage building that was built during the colonial period in 1935. The Malaysian Tourism Information Complex is also known as the Malaysia Tourism Centre. This massive colonial mansion is situated at Jalan Ampang which is close to KLCC. The site at which the mansion is [...]

Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman is a popular bazaar-style shopping paradise that particularly caters to silk lovers, antiques collectors and some rare handicrafts as well as paintings enthusiasts. Named after the first king of independent Malaysia, and commonly known as Jalan TAR, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman is one of the busiest roads in downtown Kuala Lumpur. [...]

The Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex or Kompleks Budaya Kraf is one of the few tourist destinations that are not only attractive but also visually stimulating. The attractions of the KL Craft Complex lie in its various exhibition areas that showcase locally made colorful handicrafts. In fact, the items on display or sale are authentic unique [...]

The Aqualia KLCC is a newly added attraction in the KLCC area. It’s a phenomenal underwater aquarium that equates the Underwater World Langkawi which is considered one of the largest and most sophisticated aquariums in Malaysia. The Aqualia KLCC is a gigantic masterpiece that occupies as many as two floor levels within the Kuala Lumpur [...]