Kuala Lumpur for two, three days, on foot and by train
Kuala Lumpur rewards a couple who mixes glass towers with limestone caves and quiet colonial streets. This plan covers the skyline, the temples north of the city, and the old trading quarter, with a proper meal built into every single day.
Day 1Towers, park, and night market
A gentle first day around KLCC, ending on Jalan Alor.
- Morning
Look up at the Petronas Towers
Petronas Twin Towers
→ Five minutes on foot through the park
- Morning
Walk the lawns of KLCC Park
KLCC Park
→ Ten minutes on foot to Suria KLCC
- Midday
Malaysian classics at Madam Kwan's
Madam Kwan's, Suria KLCC
→ Rest of the afternoon free, taxi to Jalan Alor at night
- Night
Dinner on Jalan Alor
Jalan Alor
Day 2Caves, curry, and Chinatown
A day that starts outside the city and ends in its oldest quarter.
- Morning
Climb to Batu Caves
Batu Caves
→ Five minutes on foot to the food stalls at the foot of the steps
- Midday
Banana-leaf lunch at Devi's Corner
Devi's Corner
→ Thirty minutes by train to KL Sentral, then a short walk
- Afternoon
Browse Central Market
Central Market
→ Ten minutes on foot into Petaling Street
- Afternoon
Wander Petaling Street
Petaling Street
→ Twenty minutes by taxi to the KL Tower
- Night
Sunset from the KL Tower deck
KL Tower Observation Deck
Day 3Museums, the old square, and rooftops
A slower last day, closing with a drink above the city.
- Morning
The Islamic Arts Museum
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
→ Ten minutes on foot to Merdeka Square
- Midday
Stand in Merdeka Square
Merdeka Square
→ Fifteen minutes on foot to Yut Kee
- Midday
Old-style coffee at Yut Kee
Yut Kee Restaurant
→ Thirty minutes by taxi to Bukit Bintang
- Afternoon
Shop-walk Jalan Bukit Bintang
Jalan Bukit Bintang
→ Ten minutes on foot to Menara KH
- Night
A last drink at Heli Lounge Bar
Heli Lounge Bar