KL CITY TOUR (JOIN TOUR)

This KL City Tour lets you have a day out exploring significant and historical monuments and centres. Bring along your camera or sketchbook as you tour around these top attraction spots:

Kuala Lumpur Handicraft Centre
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, this Handicraft Centre is situated in an open-concept building, adorned with traditional motifs and intricate wooden carvings. This centre consists of a craft museum, artists’ colony and craft village, batik gallery and souvenir shop. Step into the complex and admire its recent cultural pieces. You will see a display of our local handicrafts – batik, pottery, rattan baskets, and other ornaments. Then get artsy with your hands with batik painting at the artists’ colony and leave your print behind.

Petronas Twin Towers
Known as the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur, Petronas Twin Towers are identical twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This architecture today remains a hot spot for tourists who travel to Malaysia, hosting a wide range of entertainment, hotels and a great nightlife in the vicinity of this extraordinary landmark. You will be here for a photo stop.

National Museum
This museum provides an overview of Malaysian history and culture. Its facade comprises elements of traditional Malay and modern features. What makes this museum so special is that back in 1963, it served as Malaysia’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Take a look around the exhibition galleries featuring Malaysia’s history and cultural diversity, the make way into the Prehistory Gallery which showcases the formation of the Malay Archipelago.

National Monument
Built in remembrance of the fallen ‘soldiers’ during the fight for freedom to independence in Malaysia, this monumental statue represents the general freedom in Malaysia. The base of the monument is made from granite and bears the Malayan Coat of Arms, of which both sides are engraved with the inscription: “Dedicated to the heroic fighters in the cause of peace and freedom; May the blessing of Allah be upon them.” Interestingly, our national anthem is typically associated with this.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Established as one of Kuala Lumpur’s earliest Moorish-style buildings – this building was constructed in 1897 and was named after the reigning sultan of Selangor at the time. It remains an enduring attraction amidst a rapidly changing city skyline and a great place for you to take stunning landscape architectural pictures.

National Mosque
As one of Southeast Asia’s largest mosques, its unique modern design embodies a contemporary expression of traditional Islamic art, calligraphy and ornamentation. Its architecture design is open and inviting – you have plenty of space to roam about. It’s also worth to note the mosque pays homage to Prophet Muhammad’s home from the 7th century Saudi Arabia.

King’s Palace
Surrounded by a beautiful park, green lawns and ponds, the King’s Palace, is the official residence of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, a Malay title usually translated as “Supreme Head”. Catch a glimpse of its magnificence and ostentation from outside the main gate where the Royal Guards, suited in white Malay as well as red British inspired uniforms, are guarding the main gate on horse and on foot.

Cocoa Boutique and Chocolate Gallery
This may not be Charlie’s Chocolate Factory but you will be overwhelmed by its extensive collection of chocolates. Flavours ranging from durian, coconut, tiramisu, mint, chili, curry, sesame… you name it! The list is endless. Make another fellow chocolate lover happy and get them a gift from here. Or you can just treat yourself a chocolate bar, just don’t tell anyone and keep that sweet secret to yourself.