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How to tour Kuala Lumpur

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Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. Merdeka Square and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building mark the historic centre. Jamek Mosque and Central Market sit nearby. Petaling Street and Sri Mahamariamman Temple are in Chinatown.

KL Sentral is the transport hub. The Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park rise in the modern district. Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor close the walk with shopping and food.

On this walk you start at Merdeka Square, move through the old and new city, and end on the food street.

1. Merdeka Square and Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Merdeka Square · start here · 20–30 minutes

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Merdeka Square and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building mark the historic centre. Free. Walk this order. The square, the building, the flagpole, then the mosque.

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2. Jamek Mosque

From stop 1 · 5 minutes · 15–20 minutes

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Jamek Mosque sits at the confluence of the rivers. Free to view. Walk this order. The front, the courtyard, the minarets, then the market.

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3. Central Market

From stop 2 · 5 minutes · 20–30 minutes

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Central Market is the Art Deco market hall. Free to enter. Walk this order. The entrance, the stalls, the upper floor, then Chinatown.

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4. Petaling Street Chinatown

From stop 3 · 5 minutes · 20–30 minutes

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Petaling Street Chinatown is the covered market street. Free. Walk this order. The start, the stalls, the end, then the temple.

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5. Sri Mahamariamman Temple

From stop 4 · 3 minutes · 15–20 minutes

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Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the Hindu temple in Chinatown. Free. Walk this order. The gopuram, the court, the hall, then KL Sentral.

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6. KL Sentral

From stop 5 · a short ride · 15–20 minutes

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KL Sentral is the main transport hub. Free to walk. Walk this order. The concourse, the links, the exits, then the towers.

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7. Petronas Twin Towers

From stop 6 · a short ride · 20–30 minutes

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The Petronas Twin Towers are the twin skyscrapers. Ticketed for the skybridge. Walk this order. The approach, the base, the skybridge view, then the park.

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8. KLCC Park

From stop 7 · 3 minutes · 15–20 minutes

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KLCC Park is the park beside the towers. Free. Walk this order. The paths, the fountain, the edges, then Bukit Bintang.

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9. Bukit Bintang

From stop 8 · a short ride · 20–30 minutes

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Bukit Bintang is the shopping and entertainment street. Free. Walk this order. The start, the shops, the lights, then Jalan Alor.

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10. Jalan Alor

From stop 9 · 5 minutes · 20–30 minutes

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Jalan Alor is the night food street. Free. This is the end of the tour. Walk this order. The start, the stalls, the end, then stop.

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