To truly immerse yourself in the bustle of Malaysia’s capital, a visit to the neighborhood of Bukit Bintang (Bintang Walk) is essential. Home to the highest concentration of trendy bars, shopping outlets, and international restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang embodies the city’s cosmopolitan culture.
Enjoy fun games and thrilling rides at Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, the largest indoor amusement park in Malaysia. Located in central Kuala Lumpur, the 133,000-square-foot (12,357-square-meter) park features 14 rides and a variety of games and activities, ideal for everyone from adrenaline junkies to families with young kids.
The state mosque of Malaysia’s Johor, Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque sits atop a hill in the state’s capital city, Johor Bahru. Sultan Abu Bakar began constructing it in 1892—though he died before it was finished in 1900— and the architecture shows influences from Mughal India and Victorian Britain, with minarets that look like 19th-century clock towers.
Arguably Kuala Lumpur’s top street food destination, Jalan Alor comes into its own after dark, when cars are banned and eateries spring into life. Amid the glow of neon and paper lanterns, woks sizzle, grills flare and scents from satay to durian fill the air. Feast on Malay and Chinese favorites at alfresco tables or inside the eateries—or even snack as you stroll.
A trick-art gallery in Port Dickson, PD Dream World Upside Down & 3D is a fun destination for the whole family. Pose in the jaws of a T. rex, balancing on a rope high above Manhattan, and more. One of the highlights is the upside-down room, where visitors can pose for photos that look as though they are walking on the ceiling.
A fun, family-friendly attraction, the Alive 3D Art Gallery in Port Dickson features dozens of colorful, interesting, and downright quirky trick-art paintings divided into different zones: Adventure, Aquarium, Animation, Exotic, and Dark Art. Visitors can pose for photos—the results can be both surprising and hilarious.
Backed by the soaring pinnacles of Petronas Twin Towers (Petronas Towers), Kuala Lumpur’s signature sight, Lake Symphony creates an arresting display at night, as lights illuminate the dancing fountains and jets of water swirl and spray like steam from a dragon. You can catch one of five evening performances: Two offer sound and light, while three have light effects only.
Kuala Lumpur’s Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery does something rather unusual in the world of museums: it combines art with banking and economics exhibits. This is perhaps unsurprising as it’s run by Bank Negara Malaysia, or the Central Bank of Malaysia. Come here to learn about the Malaysian economy and the bank’s role in supporting local arts.
One of the oldest surviving examples of traditional Malay architecture, Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman is a beautifully preserved dark-wood stilt home set in a garden with around 50 species of native plants.
It took more than eight months to create Malaysia’s largest collection of miniature historical and modern buildings, as well as miniature railways and classic trains, using 3D printing technology. Enjoy the miniatures and interactive exhibits, and try to spot regional Malaysian landmarks you’ve seen on your travels.
