Discover Kuala Lumpur
Accommodation in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur reveals itself through a wide range of experiences: markets with cooked meals, historic squares, temples and distinctive towers. You can shape your exploration of the city around the subjects that interest you most—from local market life to architecture and views.
Markets, Shopping and Getting Your Bearings
Chow Kit Market is a wet market visited by locals and visitors; cooked meals are also available there. If you would like to combine a market visit with a meal, this is a specific place to start. Market offerings can change, so it is advisable to check what is currently available before your visit.
At Central Market Kuala Lumpur, visitors can buy local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, collectibles and local snacks. Its focus therefore differs from that of Chow Kit Market: here, a variety of goods and keepsakes sit alongside snacks, while Chow Kit Market, as a wet market, also offers cooked meals. The two places appeal to different interests, so you do not have to limit yourself to just one kind of city outing.
Jalan Alor is another specific point of reference for finding your way around the city: it is within walking distance of the Bukit Bintang district. If you would like to include this place in your plans, you can use Bukit Bintang as a reference when choosing the location of your holiday apartment.
Historic Sites and Architecture
Merdeka Square, also known as Dataran Merdeka, covers 8.2 hectares and continues to be used for parades and other important national events. The square is therefore both a distinct architectural subject and a venue for national events. In 2013, Kuala Lumpur City Hall offered tours three times a week covering the history and architecture of Dataran Merdeka and the ten surrounding historic buildings.
Another distinctive landmark is Masjid Negara. It is located opposite Kuala Lumpur's old railway station. Its 73-metre-high minaret is shaped like a closed blue umbrella—an unusual architectural detail that sets it apart from the simple height figures of other structures. The Thean Hou Temple, meanwhile, is associated with the Malaysian Chinese community and adds to the religious and cultural subjects to explore in Kuala Lumpur.
Those interested in craftsmanship can take practical tin-design workshops at the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre. This is a different way to experience the city from visiting markets or exploring architecture: here, the focus is on creating things with tin.
Towers, Measurements and Views
The Petronas Twin Towers are 452 metres high and are connected by a skybridge on the 41st floor. Menara Kuala Lumpur stands 421 metres high; its observation deck offers 360-degree views of the city. The two towers therefore have different defining features: besides their height, the Petronas Twin Towers are notable for the connection between the buildings, while Menara Kuala Lumpur stands out for the views from its observation deck. If you plan your days around specific interests in the city, you can consider these landmarks as distinct subjects alongside market visits, cultural sites and the architecture of Merdeka Square.
Your interests in Kuala Lumpur can guide your choice of holiday apartment: Bukit Bintang is a named reference point if you plan to visit Jalan Alor, which is within walking distance. Markets, historic architecture, cultural sites, craft workshops and towers with observation decks offer further, varied starting points for exploring the city.
For the broader travel overview: Kuala Lumpur.
