Bukit Gasing is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Kuala Lumpur. Ever since I became hooked on hiking, I've visited the Bukit Gasing hiking trails countless times over the past six to seven years. During these frequent hikes, I've grown familiar with its various trails and hidden paths, a great place for nature …
Bukit Kiara is one of the top two hiking destinations in Kuala Lumpur. There are many trails and interesting spots to stop by during the hikes. However, there are different entrances and complicated trail networks. Therefore, I am writing this detailed guide so you can clearly understand what Bukit Kiara offers. This article is organized …
Thean Hou Temple is one of the most renowned Chinese temples in Kuala Lumpur. I've had the pleasure of visiting it several times, with my last visit being around six years ago. With Chinese New Year just three weeks away, I knew they'd be putting up decorations for the celebration, so I decided to drive …
Central Market Kuala Lumpur (pasar seni) is a cultural landmark every tourist should visit. Central Market is barely a five-minute short walk from Chinatown at Petaling Street, making it conveniently accessible to tourists who plan to visit both places on the same trip. The original building of Central Market was built in 1988 by the …
Marking its grand opening on the 29th of November, 2023, The Exchange TRX isn't just the newest shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur but a distinctive landmark offering an unparalleled shopping and dining experience. I visited The Exchange TRX almost a month after its official opening because many shops were closed during the opening week. During …
Wawasan Hill (Bukit Wawasan) hiking trail is a lesser-known tracking trail in Klang Valley but a favorite among enthusiasts. If you enjoy nature, love hiking, or want to stay physically fit, Wawasan Hill is worth checking out. There are reasons for this. First, it is an easy hike with a moderate elevation and a relatively …
Kuala Lumpur has some world's biggest shopping complexes and malls You can find almost everything there, from renowned brands worldwide to local specialties. Most of the shopping malls listed in this article are bigger than one million square feet! Some even have an interlinked bridge joining two malls, making it a mammoth complex where you …
I have lived in Kuala Lumpur for over 50 years, and I can attest that Kuala Lumpur is one of the cities with the best street food in the world. Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of culinary cultures from Malay, Indian, and Chinese to Eurasian. There is a flavor for everybody, from savory to …
I have lived in Kuala Lumpur for more than 50 years, visited most of the places in Kuala Lumpur. So here are my recommendations for the places to visit in Kuala Lumpur from the perspective of a local guy. Kuala Lumpur has a rich and diverse culture, and there are countless things to see and …
We spent a week in Sandakan, Sepilok, and Bilit of Kinabatangan River. Today, we are heading to Tabin Wildlife Reserve in the eastern part of Sabah, the final stop of our Sabah trip. Tabin is the largest wildlife reserve in the eastern part of Sabah. It encompasses approximately 300,000 acres in the center of the …
Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary is an excellent place to get close to the proboscis monkeys. This sanctuary is located near Sandakan, roughly 25 km from the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sepilok. It was established in the middle of the 1990s when an oil palm plantation decided …
Gasing Hill is the green lung between Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. It is a secondary forest stretching more than 100 hectares. Visitors may not be aware that this lush jungle was once an abandoned rubber plantation. It is also called hutan pendidikan Bukit Gasing or Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve. Thanks to nature's miraculous power …
Batu Caves is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur. Batu Caves is more than the colorful concrete steps, and most tourists only visit the main cave, which is a pity. However, besides the main attraction, i.e., the Temple Cave, there are other smaller caves that tourists visit less. There are two …
Near the jetty, the Mimpi Perhentian Resort sits on Long Beach of Pulau Perhentain Kecil (the small island). This exquisite four-star resort provides a luxurious stay for anyone while participating in different exciting sea activities Inspired by the attractiveness of the Perhentian Islands, the Mimpi Perhentian Resort was built with a unique and modern architectural …
The National Museum of Malaysia was opened on 31st August 1963. Visit the National Museum of Malaysia is like reading a brief history of the country, live! It is the repository of Malaysia, showcasing its rich culture and historical heritage. The National Museum of Malaysia is close proximity to the central business district of Malaysia. …
Selangor-Japan Friendship Garden is a beautiful Japanese-style garden in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was built to celebrate the long history of friendship and diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Japan. It spans over 2.4 hectares and features Japanese-style bridges, a koi pond, a tea house, and other Japanese features. We visited this garden last week, spending …
Have you been to Pavilion Bukit Jalil, the latest shopping mall officially opened on 3.12.2021? In this article, I want to show you what you will expect to see one week after the official opening There are a few entrances. The major one is the Main Entrance and the Plaza Entrance; both are located at …
The Skywalk is the latest attraction open to the public since Merdeka day on 31st August 2020. It is located at the Kepong Botanical Gardens, about 30 minutes of driving from the city center of Kuala Lumpur. The Skywalk is considered the replacement of the previous canopy walk in the garden, which has already closed …
Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is one of the well-known butterfly parks in the world. According to the park’s official website, the renowned international program Discovery Channel commented that of all the butterfly parks in the world, none could compare with this one. It houses more than 5000 butterflies over an area over 80,000 square feet, …
Petaling Street is the shopping haven for the tourist, is finally reopened in August 2020 after closing for a few months with a new concept. It is the Chinatown of Kuala Lumpur, where you can get everything from knickknacks to cheap t-shirts to the local foods. The makeover of Petaling Street KL The makeover of …