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Kuala Lumpur
in Malaysia★ Capital

Kuala Lumpur

A gleaming capital where the twin Petronas Towers rise above bustling markets, mosques and hawker stalls.

Notable spots

  • Petronas Twin Towers

    Landmark

    The city's soaring icon, linked by a lofty skybridge.

  • Batu Caves

    Landmark

    A hilltop Hindu shrine reached by a rainbow-hued staircase.

  • Petaling Street (Chinatown)

    Shopping

  • Jalan Alor

    Food

Kuala Lumpur weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Feb, Jul and Dec

👕 Kuala Lumpur in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

From the blog

Photo: Petronas Towers — Unknown authorUnknown author (Public domain) · Wikimedia