In Kuala Lumpur, most folks tend to spend their nightlife around pubs, discos and karaoke dens. Aside from clubs, pubs and disco, Mamak stalls (hawker stalls operated by Indian Muslim) are also popular gathering places among the KL folks especially during the weekend among the youths. Apart from that, Karaoke lounges are as popular as [...]

From branded goods to rustic handicrafts, foodstuffs to software, be it the little stores around the corner or the mega malls,  you can find almost anything in Kuala Lumpur shops. The hottest shopping area is Bukit Bintang around Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail. For the direction to get to Bukit Bintang area, visit [...]

Feeling lost in the big city? A free pocket handbook may just be the thing for you. For most travellers, the first thing they look for when they step into a foreign country is a free city guidebook. Some cities like London, Sydney, Tokyo, and Singapore have excellent comprehensive guidebooks, while others might have loose [...]

Masjid India was originally built as a modest wooden structure in 1863. Since then it has been reconstructed and upgraded a number of times over the years and until now the building has finally remained as what it was last constructed in 1966. The attractive part of the building is its southern Indian style with [...]

The Carcosa Seri Negara is an exquisite pair of colonial mansions set in their own grounds on the edge of the Lake Gardens which was built between 1896 and 1904. The first building, Carcosa, formerly known as The House on the Hill, was constructed as a home for Sir Frank Swettenham, the first British Resident-General [...]

The Lake Gardens is a beautiful vast piece of greenery. It’s probably one of the few pieces of green land left in this modern city of Kuala Lumpur. If you were looking for an escape to the city’s hectic lifestyle, then Lake Gardens is the ideal place for relax and charging up your energy. The [...]

Masjid Negara is Malaysia national mosque. It was built in 1965 and has the most distinctive architecture among the mosques in Malaysia. The national mosque is set in a sprawling gardens that contain pools and fountains. This vast building can accommodate up to 15,000 worshipers. The hall is covered with a distinctive dome in the [...]

Chan See Shu Yuen Temple (陈氏书院) is a finest example of southern Chinese architecture in Malaysia. The temple is built between 1897 and 1906 and some of its magnificent features are pottery-tiled roof and gables as well as specially crafted ceramics depicting mythological scenes . Several pillars supporting the temple bear images of warriors battling [...]

Masjid Jamek is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak river, the site where Kuala Lumpur was founded. It is considered one of the oldest mosques in the country as it has over 100 years of history since it was built in 1909 by architect A.B Hubbock. The same architect was also responsible [...]

The Royal Selangor Club is also known as The Spotted Dog. The theory behind the origin of the name is unknown. However, it’s believed that the name was taken from a pet Dalmatian which belonged to a former member of the club. The Royal Selangor Club was established in 1884 as a socializing place for [...]

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building is located on the eastern side of Merdeka Square. The Moorish-style building serves as the headquarter of colonial administration when it was built in 1897. In addition, the building was named after the Sultan in honor of his Majestic as the ruler of the state at the time. The building [...]

Getting around Kuala Lumpur is difficult when you are not familiar with this place. There are a few options you can choose. You can either drive, get around on foot or take public transports. I will suggest you to drive only if you know the direction and have someone with you who knows how to [...]