A trip to Kuala Lumpur cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Kuala Lumpur will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Kuala Lumpur would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Kuala Lumpur better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Kuala Lumpur and have a great vacation.
Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Kuala Lumpur
Check the list of top places for art and culture in Kuala Lumpur:
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Petronas Twin Towers
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There are many attractions within the towers. However, these are covered in other attraction posts. This post deals only with the observation deck and the sky bridge. These buildings don't really need an introduction. Once upon a time they were the world's tallest man-made structures. Today they are still the tallest twin structures - 451.9 metres high. The iconic architecture is postmodern an...Read more -
Menara Kl Tower
(18451 Votes) Menara kuala lumpur Tower also known as KL Tower. Enjoy a panoramic view of the whole of Kuala Lumpur with a visit to KL Menara Tower which is the 7th tallest telecommunication tower in the world with a height of 421meters. Surrounded by a pocket of primary rainforest, the Menara kl tower is next to a hill, which gives it an amazing vantage point over Kuala Lumpur. The breath-taking ...Read more -
At China town you will experience like small China in Kuala Lumpur. The most popular Jalan Petaling market street in Chinatown has the best products in inexpensive rates. The market is generally closed late in the night. Chinatown has the best nightlife with vibrant lights. You can buy all sorts of Chinese herbs here. It also has Kuan Ti temple devoted to Chinese idol. There are some bargains ...Read more
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The 400 million year old limestone caves (but only about 100 year old temples) are the most sacred Hindu location in the country, and definitely one of the most sacred Hindi locations in the world outside of India. The main attraction at the limestone caves is the 42.7 metres high statue of Lord Murugan, a Hindu deity. This is also the largest known statue of Lord Murugan. During the Thaipusam...Read more
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Islamic Arts Museum
(9852 Votes) This is Southeast Asia has largest gallery on Islamic Art. It may also be the most beautiful. The stunning building has a giant blue turquoise dome, is decorated inside with Islamic art, but otherwise is a sleek white building. Its massive exhibition space houses 7000 different Islamic artefacts. These cover various themes such as: architecture, religious text, coins, textiles, India, Malaysia...Read more -
Tunnels are fun. This 1.173 kilometres covered walkway and bridge connects three major landmarks Pavilion KL to Impiana KLCC Hotel and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The 20 minute walk is very popular with tourists. This is mostly for the good views. The Petronas oil company built this walkway ostensibly as a way to give pedestrians a safe way to cross the Bukit Bintang. In reality, it wa...Read more
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National Mosque
(3724 Votes) This is the heart of the country’s Muslim’s peoples. The complex is quite large. Covering 13 acres, it can hold about 50,000 people. It was built in 1965. The main features of the mosque are: 73m-high minaret. Star shaped dome with 18 points - they represent the countries 13 states and the five pillars of Islam. The beautiful gardens and fountains. The Makam Pahlawan (Heroes’...Read more -
Central Market
(10870 Votes) A major landmark, a popular tourist attraction, a beautiful building, and a historical heritage - this market is all of these. Formed 120 years ago, it used to be a wet market. It has since evolved into a much more cultured scene. Today it is filled with boutiques, handicraft stalls, arts and crafts stalls. That’s on the first floor. The second floor has a collection of delicious restaur...Read more -
No Black Tie
(1447 Votes) No Black tie is an awesome nightlife attraction in KL.The Jazz bar is said to be one of the hippest and coolest places to be in the city. The ambience of this club is super sleek and modern and the crowd is always coming back for more. There is also an eating area which offers amazing regional food while you enjoy the music and the lights. Youngsters as well as old lovers of music love this pl...Read more -
Suria KLCC Mall
(7429 Votes) This six-storey shopping mall at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers has over 400 stores. It may quite possibly be one of the most visited malls in the world. It’s not just the shopping that draws peoples, but also the Aquaria KLCC, Petrosains, the DewanFilharmonikOrkestra and the Petronas Art Gallery (each of which have their own attraction pages on TripHobo.com). Upmarket brands, fash...Read more -
National Palace- Istana Negara
(3305 Votes) Instana Negara is known as National Palace in Kuala Lumpur. Considered as the favourite tourist spot where they welcome you with arch guards. Istana Negara was reconstructed by architect from Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Malaysia and it took 4 months to complete the renovations that however did not affect the main structure of the building. In a way, it is like a melange of historical and contempo...Read more -
Perdana Botanical Gardens
(4344 Votes) Perdana botanical garden also known as Taman Tasik Perdana or Lake Gardens. Botanical garden kuala lumpur is oldest park, established in 1888 and located at Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the city’s favourite green spaces. It’s prettily landscaped, verdantly green, and covers about 92 hectares. Though most of the locals come here to jog, there are plenty of to...Read more -
The Bird Park
(5734 Votes) Though it can be considered part of the Lake Gardens, this attraction charges a hefty fee for its charms. The 21 acre public aviary is one of the largest covered bird parks in the world. Three thousand birds covering about 200 species make this an indispensable visit for birdies. Before you visit, check out the feeding times for various species of birds such as ostriches, lory, hornbill, eagle...Read more -
The golden triangle has the best shopping malls and is known for tourist hub. It is the place where KLCC tourist locations are situated. The Golden Triangle is best known for skyscrapers which also includes the Petronas Twin Towers. At night this place becomes the host venue for the youth, were in the best of the nightclub international DJ’s rock the floor. The triangle has the most popu...Read more
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Merdeka Square
(2788 Votes) On 31 August 1957, here, the Union flag was lowered and the Malaysian flag was raised for the first time. The flagpole is 100 metres high, set in the middle of a giant green field. The square is famous for more than historical reasons. The architecture of the surrounding buildings is quite beautiful. Some of these iconic buildings include: Sultan Abdul Samad Building – headquarters of th...Read more
