Kuala Lumpur

Browse fresh produce and traditional ingredients such as prawn paste and tamarind gravy. It is a good place to experience local food culture and pick up lunch as you wander.

These caves on the outskirts of the city are worth the climb up hundreds of steps.

Good to knowWear comfortable shoes for the many stairs.

Around 50 km from the city, this hill makes a rewarding hiking day trip with impressive summit views.

Good to knowPaid parking is available at the foot of the hill.

The area around Central Market fills with performances and lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival, creating a festive atmosphere.

Good to knowVisit during the Mid-Autumn Festival for lanterns and performances.

Despite its commercial feel, this district is enjoyable to wander through for its food. The steamed buns are a particular highlight.

Continue beyond Bukit Broga on this well-marked trail for a longer hike.

Enjoy a martini with panoramic city views from this helipad bar, especially striking at sunset.

Good to knowGo at sunset on a dry evening for drinks before dinner.

This lively food street turns into an open-air dining destination with a wide selection of Thai and Malay dishes. Finish with sago gula melaka, a sweet sago dessert.

Good to knowVisit after 5 pm, when the street comes alive with food stalls.

Set at the meeting of two rivers, this century-old mosque combines Moorish-inspired architecture with lovely views across the waterways.

This traditional Malay neighbourhood retains wooden houses and streets packed with hawker stalls and small restaurants. Try nasi kerabu and mango susu while exploring.

Enjoy impressive city views with less time spent queuing than at the Petronas Towers.

These iconic towers offer city views from the Skybridge and Observation Deck.

Good to knowBuy tickets online ahead of your visit, as the towers are popular.

The city's oldest Chinese temple offers fortune-telling sticks and striking Shíshī lion figures to look out for.

The city's oldest Hindu temple is a colourful landmark and a rewarding place to explore Kuala Lumpur's religious diversity.

Its Moorish architecture and beautiful staircases make this building worth a brief stop while exploring the city.

Explore the immaculate grounds of this beautiful Buddhist temple and take in the views. You can also draw a fortune stick to learn your luck for the coming year.