Things to do in  Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur’s most famous landmark is the Petronas Towers, twin steel-and-glass skyscrapers linked by a soaring Skybridge—even though the 1,460-foot (445-meter) Exchange 106 is taller. Travelers flock to this multicultural city for malls, mosques, markets, museums, temples and galleries, as well as world-class street food.

Most travelers find 2–3 days enough to get a taste of Kuala Lumpur. That includes sampling delicious Chinese, Indian, Malaysian, and hybrid street foods, checking out the Petronas Towers and Merdeka Square, heading out of town to the Batu Caves, and exploring the old town, known as Kampung Baru.

Yes. As Malaysia’s capital, this green, leafy city is worth visiting. It has less history than Penang or Melaka and no beach, but offers fantastic food, lovely gardens, an evolving waterfront district, and heritage buildings including the Indo-Saracenic Jamek Mosque, the Sri Mariamman Temple, and the Guan Di Temple.

Kuala Lumpur has a diverse nightlife scene that runs from street stalls, bars, and restaurants to EDM clubs, karaoke joints, and live music venues. Night markets like Taman Connaught offer the chance to shop and snack till you drop, while high-rise venues like Heli Lounge Bar deliver on city views.

The Petronas Towers, a Malaysian icon, are probably the most visited place in Kuala Lumpur. Guided tours with strictly limited numbers cover the Skybridge and the 86th-floor Observation Deck. The lower floors host a mall and Petrosains the Discovery Centre, a science museum sponsored by the fossil fuel company Petronas.

Yes. Violent crime against female travelers is rare in Kuala Lumpur. However, do watch for drink spiking, pickpockets, and bag snatchers on motorcycles. Don't leave drinks unattended in nightclubs, carry bags on the side of the body that faces away from the highway, and avoid same-sex displays of affection.