Places to visit in Kuala Lumpur

The National Zoo and Aquarium
The first place that you should visit is the National Zoo and Aquarium. The National Zoo is located 13 kilometers north-east of Kuala Lumpur is the National Zoo, which has many different species of mammals, birds, and reptiles. The aquarium too is impressive with its enormous collection of marine life and other and freshwater species. Both sites are open to the public between 9am and 6pm all week.

National Museum
The National Museum or Muzium Negara is located just outside the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens, and is Malaysia's main museum. The building itself is a mix of traditional Malay and modern architecture, built in 1963. Outside, a restored old railway train greets visitors along with other old transportation vehicles such as the very first Proton Saga car, bullock carts and a vintage automobile.
The museum consists of two wings that house a variety of exhibits, dioramas and galleries which include historical relics and artifacts, cultural items, arts and handicrafts, flora and fauna, weapons and currencies. From time to time, there are special theme exhibitions to educate and enthrall visitors.

Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
This is another place you must visit, which is located at Jalan Hishamuddin. It has a remarkable Moorish-style terminal that architect A.B. Hub bock designed. It has the modern facilities that travelers find a convenience.
This includes:
• air-conditioned waiting halls
• snack kiosks
• money changing booths
• souvenir shops
• restaurants
• A tourist information counter.
At walking distance from the terminal is the Malayan Railway Administration Building. It also has been designed in the same manner leaving its impressive traces of British colonial rule. The administration Building is linked to the train station by an underground passage.

Central Market
The central market in Kuala Lumpur is also another place to check out for its beauty. It used to be a wet market more than 50 years ago, and today it is an emblem of Malaysian culture. The market is not simply a place where things are bought and sold, but is in fact a major location where demonstrations and activities take place, such as batik painting, fortune telling, shadow puppet plays, glass blowing, dance classes, and art classes. This is so well known for its activities and designs that it was awarded the Coronation Architecture Design Award in 1953.

National Library:
This library is located at Jalan Tun Razak. It has a magnificent is blue in color and was made with the concept of a tengkolok (Malay headgear). The library is a recent structure in Kuala Lumpur; it opened in 1982. It has a collection about Malaysia by Malaysian authors in addition to historic Malay manuscripts. If you want to visit this place, you may do so between 1Oam and 5pm everyday except Monday.

Petaling Street:
This street is the center of Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, and it still maintains the traditional atmosphere it had in its genuine form. One well-known tradition in the older days was for vendors to spread out their items on the street at night. Though one may purchase any kind of stuff available, it must be said that the night market holds a treasure of the visitor that does not cost anything. This means that just experiencing the sites and sounds is more than a treat this place has to offer.

Merdeka Square:
The Malaysian flag was first hoisted at this place in 1957. Giving the place its due respect, it has the tallest flagpole in the country with the Malaysian flag hoisted on it.

Masjid Jamek:
One of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest Mosques is Masjid Jamek. It is situated at a point where two rivers (Kelang and Gombak) converge. It is often said to be the birth place of Kuala Lumpur.

Taman Tasik Perdana
This is Kula Lumpur’s most well-known park. It has a variety of recreational facilities. In addition to this there are also the Bird Park, the Hibiscus Park, the Orchid Garden, the Butterfly Park, the Deer Park and Memorial Tun Razak.

KL Tower:
Another must-see is the third highest telecommunications tower in the world; the KL Tower, which was completed in 1995. It has a bird’s eye view of Kuala Lumpur and other areas.

Kampung Baru
The oldest Malay residential area in Kuala Lumpur, Kampung Bahru is about ten minutes away from Chow Kit Market. Founded in 1899 there are still authentic traditional Malay wooden houses there, a sharp contrast to the concrete houses and high-rise apartments of Kuala Lumpur. On Saturday evenings, one section of Kampung Bahru is a hive of activity with the Pasar Minggu, or Sunday Market. Starts from 6 p.m. on Saturday evenings and ends in the wee hours of Sunday morning at 1 am
This market has a totally Malay feel to it, and this is obvious in the style of jeweler and clothes, the fabrics, the handicrafts and aromas of Malay cooking

National Library
The National Library in Jalan Tun Razak is a repository for locally-written and international books of an academic nature. The library is most often used by avid readers, students and researchers as a resource centre. The library, which has several floors, divides its collection of more than 6,500 books into Malaysian, Rare Collection, Manuscripts, Serials, General, Media Resources, United Nations and National Collections. Other facilities include a photographic studio and web browsing stations.

National Art Gallery
The National Art Gallery located along Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin was established in the former Majestic hotel, which itself is a historical building built in 1932. It houses a number of galleries that range from permanent exhibits to temporary ones. The permanent collection amounts to over 2,500 art pieces, featuring the work of local and international artists. From time to time, educational programmed, workshops, competitions and seminars are organized.

Royal Selangor
The Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is located in Setapak where visitors can see how pewter is manufactured and turned into intricate handicrafts. Established more than a century ago, Selangor Pewter is world-renowned for its beautifully-crafted pewter items that have won several international awards. At the centre, you can also glimpse how fine jewelry is made in the factory besides pewter products.

National Mosque
The National Mosque is located near the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens. Opened in 1965, the mosque is elegantly designed with contemporary interpretations of traditional Islamic art and calligraphy. Its unique feature is the umbrella-like roof which is cast in a blue hue. Visitors are required to remove their shoes as well as dress appropriately before entering.