Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Safety rating
7.3/10
Best time to visit
May–July and December–February avoid the worst rain. Monsoon rains are usually brief afternoon downpours.
Population
1.8M

Overview

KL is Southeast Asia's most underrated city — the Petronas Twin Towers, incredible food in hawker centres, a modern metro, and a melting pot of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures.

Top attractions

Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Bukit Bintang, Jalan Alor Night Market, KL Bird Park, Merdeka Square

Getting around

KL Sentral hub connects LRT, MRT, Monorail, and KTM Komuter. Grab for everything else.

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