Local area

Marvel at the double-decked skylines, shopping malls, and more. Come and capture with your own eyes the magnificence of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Twin Towers, the world’s tallest twin structures.

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park (Malay: Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur) is a public aviary. It is one of the world's largest covered bird parks, located adjacent to the 60-hectare (150-acre) Perdana Botanical Gardens, Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park, the National Mosque & Royal Malaysian Police Museum. The Bird Park houses more than 3,000 birds representing more than 200 species in an enclosed aviary. About 90% are local birds & 10% were imported from countries.

Located below KLCC, this world-class oceanarium features a wide variety of exhibits of marine life from Malaysia and around the world, guided tours, and even interactive feeding shows. Its 90-metre transparent tunnel is Malaysia’s first underground aquarium exhibit, allowing visitors full view of wildlife in their element.

The Kuala Lumpur Tower (Malay: Menara Kuala Lumpur; Jawi: منارا کوالا لومڤور‎), also referred to as KL Tower, a 6-storey, 421-metre-tall (1,381 ft) telecommunication tower. It is the world's seventh-tallest tower. The rest of the tower below has a stairwell & an elevator to reach the upper area, which contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners with a panoramic view of the city. It is the highest viewpoint in Kuala Lumpur opened for the public.

Covering about 47,000 square metres, the Federal Territory Mosque (Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan) is one of the largest mosques in the country and designed to be a “mosque in a garden”. Featuring a blend of the 16th century Ottoman Empire’s architectural design with traditional Malay craftsmanships, is it influenced by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Merging communal elements to the mosque, it offers an interactive relationship between spiritual elements and the community around it.

Inaugurated in 1998, IAMM currently houses more than 10,000 artefacts, as well as an exceptional collection of Islamic art books at the Scholar's Library. The art-objects on display range from the tiniest pieces of jewellery to one of the world’s largest scale models of the Masjid al-Haram, or the Sacred Mosque, in Mecca. The Museum aims to create a collection that is truly representative of the Islamic world. IAMM also puts the emphasis on Asia. China and Southeast Asia.

The Thean Hou Temple (Chinese: 乐圣岭天后宫/樂聖嶺天后宮) is a six-tiered temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu. It was completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989. The temple was built by Hainanese living in Malaysia and the property belongs to and is run by the Selangor and Federal Territory Hainan Association (Malay: Hainan Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan; Chinese: 雪隆海南会馆/雪隆海南會館). It is one of the largest temples in Southeast Asia.

The Exchange TRX, officially known as Plaza The Exchange TRX, is a shopping mall & complex situated next to the Bukit Bintang shopping district. Located off Jalan Tun Razak to the east & Jalan Kampung Pandan to the south. The term "TRX" in its name is a short form of Tun Razak Exchange, the area where the mall was developed at. Part of TRX's Lifestyle Quarter precinct, it includes a hotel by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants & an office block built on top & residences right next to it.

Independence Square (Malay: Dataran Merdeka) is situated in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It was formerly known as the Selangor Club Padang or simply the Padang (meaning "field" in Malay) and was used as the cricket green of the Selangor Club (now the Royal Selangor Club). It was here that the Union Flag was lowered and the Malaysian flag hoisted for the first time at midnight on 31 August 1957. Since then, has been the usual venue for the annual Independence Day Parade.

Standing majestically with its modern urban design, Royal Selangor Visitor Centre is the go-to place to experience pewter, founded in 1885 of Royal Selangor, maker of the world’s finest pewter. Uncover the secrets of pewtersmithing through stimulating exhibits on the nature of pewter and exciting craft workshops. Indulge in our vast range of quality pewterware, or fine jewellery by Selberan and sterling silver by Comyns, Royal Selangor’s sister brands.

The Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (Japanese: 三井ショッピングパークららぽーと ブキッ・ビンタンシティセンター) also known as LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre and LaLaport BBCC, is a Japanese lifestyle shopping mall located within Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC).

Discover world-class, award-winning experiences in the heart of Bukit Bintang, the shopping paradise of Malaysia. Blending the best of international and local retail, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is the defining authority in fashion, food, and urban leisure. With over 700 stores spread over ten levels and eight themed precincts, embrace your senses with the finest at this landmark capital of style.

Central Market Kuala Lumpur is a centre for Malaysian culture, art and craft located in the heart of the city. As a building with significant historical value Central Market Kuala Lumpur has come a long way from its early beginning as a wet market built in 1888 to a delightful destination for tourists, shoppers, and art lovers. It is a destination offering visitors a unique shopping opportunity where they can relish from local handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, collectibles, and local snacks.

Suria KLCC is a 6-story shopping mall located at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers. Suria KLCC is a premier shopping destination with over 300 flagship stores. "Suria" is a native Malay word derived from Sanskrit "surya", meaning "sunshine". Opened in May 1998, the shopping mall was conceived as part of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) project, constructed at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers.