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KL’s Shopping Malls, Ranked by Who They’re Actually For

Kuala Lumpur has more large shopping malls per square...

Central Market and Kasturi Walk: A Guide to KL’s Craft Market

A guide to Central Market (Pasar Seni) and Kasturi Walk in Kuala Lumpur: what crafts and souvenirs to buy, the food and galleries, how it compares to Petaling Street, and whether it is worth it.

Merdeka 118 and The View at 118: Is It Worth It?

Is Merdeka 118 and The View at 118 worth it? An honest, up-to-date look at the world's second-tallest building: what is open, the observation deck, likely ticket prices, and how it compares to the Petronas Towers and KL Tower.

Aquaria KLCC: Is It Worth It? An Honest Look

Is Aquaria KLCC worth it? An honest look at the tickets, the 90-metre tunnel, the feeding sessions, the crowds, and whether it is worth the price for families, rainy days and solo travellers.

KLCC Park and Suria KLCC: What to Do at the Base of the Towers

What to do at KLCC Park and Suria KLCC: the free Lake Symphony fountain show and its times, the best free view of the Petronas Towers, the mall, and the aquarium and science centre.

Things to Do in KL When It Rains

Caught in a KL downpour? The best things to do in KL when it rains: malls, Aquaria KLCC, museums, Central Market, spas and high tea, by a local.

Things to Do in KL at Night

The best things to do in Kuala Lumpur at night, from a local: food streets, the lit towers, rooftop bars, night markets, and where to go out.

Things to Do in KL in One Day

A one day Kuala Lumpur itinerary by a local: hour-by-hour plan, travel times, a Batu Caves option, and 6 to 10 hour layover routes. Is one day enough?

KL Tower vs Petronas Towers

KL Tower vs Petronas Towers, by a local: ticket prices compared, the view, at night, which is better for families, and my honest recommendation.

Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur

The best things to do in Kuala Lumpur, ranked honestly by someone who lives here. Icons, views, free stuff, nights out, kids, and what to skip.

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