Kuala Lumpur Sights

  1. Aquaria KLCC

    The impressive Aquaria KLCC is a short stroll from Suria KLCC, in the basement of the KL Convention Centre. As well as tanks of colourful fish and touch-a-starfish type activities, you can walk through a 90m underwater tunnel to view sinister-looking (but mostly harmless) sand tiger sharks and giant gropers. If possible, time your trip to coincide with the shark feeding ( on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday).

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  2. Butterfly Reserve

    Flying creatures of a different sort than at the nearby Kuala Lumpur Bird Park are showcased at the interesting Butterfly Reserve. Some of the iridescent butterflies fluttering around the covered grounds are real monsters, and there's a bug gallery where you can shudder at the size of Malaysia's giant centipedes and spiders. The park shop sells mounted butterflies and other giant insects, but it's best not to encourage the trade in these increasingly endangered creatures.

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  3. Cosmo's World

    There are numerous theme parks and water parks dotted around KL. The most convenient is Cosmo's World located inside the Berjaya Times Square shopping centre. Despite the mall location, there's a full-sized looping coaster plus a good selection of thrill rides for teenagers and gentler rides for families. (Avoid the DNA Mixer unless you want too see your nasi lemak a second time.) You'll find more thrill rides and wet and wild activities at Sunway Lagoon, Mines Wonderland and Genting Highlands.

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  4. Deer Park

    Close to the children's play area in the Lake Gardens Park is the small Deer Park which has a collection of tame Malaysia deer, including the tiny kancil (lesser mouse deer), the world's smallest hoofed mammal.

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  5. Megakidz

    Younger kids may want to go to Megakidz in the Mid Valley Megamall - there are storytelling sessions, art activities and an indoor adventure playground, and the centre provides a crèche service (around RM30 to around RM35 for two hours) for kids aged four and over.

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  7. National Sports Complex

    Footie fans can catch international matches at the National Sports Complex, accessible from the Bukit Jalil LRT station. For information on fixtures, contact the Football Association of Malaysia (7873 3100; www.fam.org.my).

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  8. Sepang International Circuit

    Malays follow soccer and basketball enthusiastically, but the big spectator sport in Kuala Lumpur is motor racing. About 60km south of the centre, the Sepang International Circuit hosts some of the biggest events in Asian motorsports, from the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (in October) to the Petronas Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix (in March/April). Events take place throughout the year so check the website for listings or visit the office (2273 9335) in KL Sentral.

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  9. Stadium Bola Keranjang

    Basketball games run by the Malaysia Amateur Basketball Association (www.malaysia-basketball.com) take place at the Stadium Bola Keranjang in Chinatown.

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