Kuala Lumpur

Our Top Picks For Kuala Lumpur

• 1 Get a giddying view from the Menara KL

  Zoom up to the observation deck of this communications tower for the best, soaring views over the city

• 2 Feast in fabulous mamak restaurants

  Tuck into spicy curries, traditional tandoori, and a world of other culinary goodness at mamak restaurants such as Devi's Corner, Nasi Kandar Bestari and Nasi Kandar Pelita

• 3 Take in the temples, mosques and markets of Chinatown

  See Hindu, Muslim and Chinese Buddhist temples and mosques crammed shoulder-to-shoulder; bargain hard at the Petaling Street Market, and join locals at the Wet Market

• 4 Admire the Islamic Arts Museum

  Cast your eyes over one of the world's best collections of Islamic art, or get take-away: the museum's excellent shop sells high-quality Islamic arts and crafts

• 5 Find peace in the Lake Gardens Park

  Lose yourself in the sculpted parks and dense tropical jungle here, and amble into the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, starring ostriches, hornbills, eagles, flamingos and parrots

• 6 Hike 272 steps to the Batu Caves

  Explore this stunning Hindu cave complex dotted with garishly painted shrines and statues, and housing some very cheeky monkeys

• 7 Check out the Colonial District

  See the onion domes and gothic towers of Malaysia's finest colonial buildings rise against a backdrop of soaring skyscrapers at Merdeka Square

• 8 Cross the Skybridge

  Cross the 41st floor bridge between the Petronas Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world

• 9 Bag a bargain in the shopping malls

  Come for the air-conditioning and stay for the designer bargains in KL's vast, gleaming malls

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