Top Rated Attractions in Kuala Lumpur

One of the best examples of Malay Vernacular Architecture, the Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman is a hidden gem known to few. The splendid wooden stilt house, preserved in a remarkable condition, dates back to the early 20th century. Then the family home of the village headman, the house is now a history museum that allows visitors to learn more about the history of Malay architecture. Visitors can also gain brief knowledge about Malay customs and catch a glimpse of traditional village life back in the times. If you decide to visit, try to get here when the guided tours take place; from Mondays to Saturdays, twice a day at 11a and 3a.

Adorning the summit of Kuala Lumpur's Pineapple Hill, the Menara Kuala Lumpur rises phenomenally over the city's landscape. This needle-like telecommunications tower measures 421 metres (1,381 feet), offering visitors extraordinary views of the city from its spacious sky deck, which can also be enjoyed from the on-site revolving restaurant. Besides offering avenues for recreation, it also brilliantly operates as a lunar observatory, allowing devout Muslims to observe the moon throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Declared open to the public since 1996 when it finished construction, the Kuala Lumpur Tower was also misunderstood as the city's tallest building, because of its perch atop a hill. It is recognized, however, as the 7th tallest self-supporting tower in the world.

Spread over 600 hectares (1482.63 acres), the Forest Research Institute Malaysia is a tropical rainforest and the green lungs of the region. Home to thousands of species of indigenous flora and fauna, the forest reserve is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors to the site can participate in guided hikes on one of the many nature trails and learn more about the forest. The Ethnobotanical Garden, Kepong Botanical Gardens and the Research Gallery are just some of the sites within the forest that can be visited by the public. Facilities for camping and picnicking are also available here. If you are in the mood to experience the outdoors, then don’t think twice before packing your bags and heading to this splendid tropical rainforest for a day or two.

Focused on providing children with the tools they need to be successful in life through the guise of playing. The indoor park is themed as a lilliputian city where children engage in games of make believe. Directed at the age group four to fourteen, there are over 100 interactive and imaginative displays including kid-sized public amenities like hospitals, fire stations, banks and restaurants. Various play activities from learning to drive a car and cooking, to being a firefighter or doctor is possible for kids at Kidzania Kuala Lumpur. The educational amusement park for kids even allows children to earn money through their own special currency in order to teach monetary responsibility. Birthday parties and private events can be arranged here as well. Note that checking their calendar for their operating schedule prior to making a visit is advisable as the hours change depending on school and public holidays.

The Batu Caves are one of the holiest Hindu shrines in Malaysia. The Caves are popular not only for being the southernmost limestone outcrop in the Northern Hemisphere, but the labyrinth that makes up the Batu Caves also supports a variety of native wildlife. There is a 272-step concrete staircase leading to the temple cave. The main cave holds a shrine of Lord Subramaniam, a Hindu deity. A cave gallery is located at the foot of the caves featuring clay figurines and wall paintings depicting scenes and figures from Hindu mythology. During the festival of Thaipusam dedicated to Lord Murugan and celebrated on a full moon night, the caves are flooded with worshippers paying their respects in their festive best.