Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

• The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 until 2004, standing at 452 meters (1,483 feet) tall.
• Kuala Lumpur's Batu Caves, a limestone hill featuring a series of caves and cave temples, attract over 1.5 million visitors annually during the Thaipusam festival.
• The city boasts the world's largest twin skyscraper, the Petronas Towers, which have 88 floors and were designed to resemble Islamic art and culture.
• Kuala Lumpur is home to Jalan Alor, a vibrant street food haven that features over 100 food stalls and restaurants, offering a variety of local dishes, from satay to char kway teow.
• The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, part of the Lake Gardens, is the world's largest free-flight walk-in aviary, housing over 3,000 birds from 200 different species.

Travel Details

Country

Malaysia

Population

Varies

Daily Budget

$40-80

Best Time to Visit

Dec–Mar

Current Weather

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32°C/90°F

Rain Showers

Currency

RM MYR

Coordinates

3.1390, 101.6869