In this part, I am exploring the most popular tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur located on the outskirts of the city of Kuala Lumpur. You are planning to spend a day in Kuala Lumpur and planning to visit some of the best places in the time you have. I have selected places that will appeal to both solo travellers as well as family travellers to Kuala Lumpur. 

Kuala Lumpur Offers a wide range of activities for families as well as for solo travelers. A great way to save time is to plan your list of activities and things to do in Kuala Lumpur before you arrive. There are hundreds of "Best things to do in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia" and "Places to visit in Kuala Lumpur" guidelines available online.

Kuala Lumpur is one of my all-time favorite destinations in Malaysia offering an amazing mix of traditional and modern culture and amazing foodie adventures across different parts of the city. If you are planning your next holiday in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur should be on your list as a starting point for your adventure in exotic Malaysia. Here is my comprehensive guide to first-time travellers to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Genting Highlands Pahang Malaysia is one of the premier tourist destinations in Malaysia attractions millions of visitors from across the world as well as Malaysia. Genting is easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur which makes it a very popular destination for a day trip or a weekend break for the entire family. Covering a distance of 80 km on an uphill climb makes it popular for bike riders and sports car owners who speed up the winding road leading to the casinos.  

Visiting Kuala Lumpur for the first time and planning to explore the best Kuala Lumpur Attractions? With rich history and architecture, Kuala Lumpur city is a great destination for lovers of history, culture, and architecture. During my last visit to Kuala Lumpur, I decided to explore Kuala Lumpur City Center area.

Planning a night of fun exploring lively bars and clubs? Changkat Bukit Bintang is the place to look out for. Bukit Bintang is the heart of tourist activities in Kuala Lumpur. The famous food street Jalan Alor is located in Bukit Bintang and is a must-visit location for food lovers.

The food stalls and restaurants stay open until the early hours of the morning. Bukit Bintang is back in action after the borders opened up in April 2022. Thousands of visitors from the middle east and across the world are visiting this popular destination in Malaysia. 

Bukit Tinggi and Japanese Garden are must-visit destinations if you are planning to visit Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur. All of these locations can be covered in a day trip if you leave early in the morning. Most tour operators for a day trip start from 8 am from Kuala Lumpur City and that gives enough time to travel and enjoy various locations in Genting Highlands. 

Kuala Lumpur is a great city for a family holiday. There is plenty of things to do in Kuala Lumpur for visitors from all age groups. Attracting over 26.1 million international tourists in 2019 and over 57,000 rooms available in hotels in Kuala Lumpur has become a hub of tourist activities. 

Putrajaya is the administrative capital of Malaysia and an iconic city designed with a mix of modern and traditional Malay and Middle Eastern architectural designs. For lovers of Islamic and Middle-Eastern History and Architecture, this city is a must-visit for a day trip or even a weekend stay at one of the finest hotels in the city. 

Nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang is the most popular location to stay and explore. Bukit Bintang is the heart of tourist activities with a large number of shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and nightlife venues.  Kuala Lumpur is a very popular destination for Middle-Eastern tourists who prefer Malaysia for its Muslim culture and easy availability of Halal food in most of the restaurants. Bukit Bintang has a strong presence of Arab, Iranian and Middle-Eastern food outlets along with a wide range of international food chains.