Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC)

  • Arrival: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA/KLIA2) is the main gateway. Take a taxi or airport limousine to your hotel in the city center.

  • Hotel: Consider staying at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, or Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur for comfort and convenience.

  • Lunch: Visit Jalan Alor Food Street for a variety of local Malay, Chinese, and Indian dishes.

  • Afternoon: Visit the Petronas Twin Towers, explore the Suria KLCC shopping mall, and enjoy the view from the Skybridge (tickets required).

  • Dinner: Dine at Marini’s on 57, located at the top of the Petronas Towers. Alternatively, try local dishes at Old Town White Coffee.

  • Transportation: Kuala Lumpur has a comprehensive public transportation system including buses, LRT (Light Rail Transit), and MRT (Mass Rapid Transit). Grab, a Southeast Asian ride-hailing service, is also widely used.

Day 2: Batu Caves & Bukit Bintang

  • Morning: Visit the Batu Caves, a series of limestone caves and a sacred Hindu shrine. Climb the 272 steps to reach the temple.

  • Lunch: Near Batu Caves, try some local dishes at Restaurant Maya or Restoran Tek Senin.

  • Afternoon: Return to Kuala Lumpur and explore Bukit Bintang, known for its shopping, dining, and nightlife. Visit the Berjaya Times Square and Fahrenheit 88 malls.

  • Dinner: Dine at Jalan Alor again or try the street food at Changkat Bukit Bintang.

Day 3: Perdana Botanical Gardens & Lake Gardens

  • Morning: Visit the Perdana Botanical Gardens, a peaceful oasis in the city.

  • Lunch: Eat at the Lake Club Restaurant within Lake Gardens.

  • Afternoon: Explore the National Monument, Parliament House, and Istana Negara (the King’s Palace) within Lake Gardens.

  • Dinner: Try some local Malay dishes at Restoran Medan Selera, located in Lake Gardens.

Day 4: Thean Hou Temple & Chinatown

  • Morning: Visit the Thean Hou Temple, a stunning Chinese temple overlooking the city.

  • Lunch: Enjoy dim sum at Restoran Woh Heng or Cafe Kim Lian in Chinatown.

  • Afternoon: Explore Petaling Street Market and Central Market for shopping and local crafts.

  • Dinner: Dine at the famous restaurant Yut Kee, known for its nasi lemak and kopi (coffee).

Day 5: Departure

  • Morning: Spend your last hours exploring any missed areas or do some last-minute shopping. Check out from the hotel and head to KLIA/KLIA2 for your flight home.