Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Number of sights 9 sights
Distance 3.7 km
Ascend 227 m
Descend 169 m

Experience Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Kuala LumpurIndividual Sights in Kuala Lumpur

Sight 1: Petaling Street

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Petaling Street is a Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The whole vicinity is also known as Chinatown KL. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists.

Wikipedia: Petaling Street (EN)

173 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Sri Mahamariamman Temple

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The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at the edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar. In 1968, a new structure was built, featuring the ornate 'Raja Gopuram' tower in the style of South Indian temples.

Wikipedia: Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur (EN), Website

278 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

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Sin Sze Si Ya Temple is a Chinese temple located at 14A Lebuh Pudu, close to the Central Market of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was built by Yap Ah Loy for two deities he believed guided him in the Selangor Civil War. The temple is the oldest Taoist temple in the city.

Wikipedia: Sin Sze Si Ya Temple (EN)

240 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Central Market

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Central Market

Central Market Kuala Lumpur is a market in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Wikipedia: Central Market, Kuala Lumpur (EN), Website

610 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Jamek Mosque

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Jamek Mosque, officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers and may be accessed via Jalan Tun Perak. The mosque was designed by British architect and soldier Arthur Benison Hubback, and built in 1909. It was the principal mosque of Kuala Lumpur until the construction of the national mosque Masjid Negara in 1965.

Wikipedia: Jamek Mosque (EN)

587 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 6: Telekom Museum

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The Telekom Museum is a museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Wikipedia: Telekom Museum (EN), Website

286 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 7: St. John's Cathedral

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Cathedral of St John The Evangelist is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur and the seat of its Archbishop, Julian Leow Beng Kim. The first church on a nearby site was established in 1883, and consisted of a long wooden hall with a few windows built on a forested area of Bukit Nanas, and was dedicated to St John the Evangelist. It was later rebuilt with bricks walls and tile roofed, and today is used as "The Community Services Centre". It has however been converted into the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur Museum which will commence operations in 2025 and is currently undergoing restoration of its original stained glass windows and high altar.

Wikipedia: St. John's Cathedral (Kuala Lumpur) (EN)

919 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 8: KL Forest Eco-Park

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Bukit Nanas is a small hill in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With a height of 94 meters above sea level, it contains the only virgin tropical rain forest left in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve is located here, and is open to the public. There are jungle trails, a visitors centre, and a forestry museum.

Wikipedia: Bukit Nanas (EN)

638 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 9: Kuala Lumpur Tower

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The Kuala Lumpur Tower, colloquially referred to as KL Tower, is a 6-storey, 421-metre-tall telecommunication tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the world's seventh-tallest tower. It features an antenna which increases its height to 421 metres. The roof of the pod is at 335 metres. The rest of the tower below has a stairwell and an elevator to reach the upper area, which also contains a revolving restaurant, providing diners with a panoramic view of the city.

Wikipedia: Kuala Lumpur Tower (EN), Website

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