Kuala Lumpur: Activities

• walking

  Work up a sweat power-walking up and down the landscaped hills of KL's vast Lake Gardens, just west of the central city area, or chug along strenuous forest trails at the jungle park run by the Forestry Research Institute (FRIM) 15km (9mi) northwest of downtown. There are good short walks here too, including a canopy walk across wooden bridges strung between the soaring tree tops. KL's Merdeka Square, Chinatown and Little India are all great places to wander around at leisure taking in the atmosphere and heritage buildings.

• boating

  Renting boats on the Premier Lake in Lake Gardens is a popular weekend activity for locals and tourists alike. The gardens lie at the edge of central KL and are easily accessed by buses from Chinatown.

• watersports

  The large open air pool at Chin Woo Stadium next to Chinatown is a great place to cool off with a swim in the city centre. The waterslides and bubbling pools at the Desa and Sunway Lagoon Waterparks are huge fun for both children and adults.

• rock climbing

  The best-known attraction in the KL region is the enormous Batu Caves, just 15km (9mi) north of the city. The caves have both a natural and supernatural magnetism, as they are a sacred site for Hindus and a focal point for the annual Thaipusam rituals. The limestone caves at Templer Park 22km (14mi) north of KL are also good for exploring.

• golf

  Golf is a popular pastime among KL's wealthier citizens, and this town has no shortage of golf courses. Non-members can play at the Royal Selangor Golf Club on weekends, and the Saujana and Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Clubs are also popular.

• tennis

  You can double up for tennis at the Bangsar Sports Complex, which also has squash and badminton facilities. Chin Woo Stadium at the National Sports Council Complex is another good place for tennis.

• relaxation

  At the Kompleks Budaya Kraf (www.kraftangan.gov.my) you can try your hand at batik or sign up for a pottery course, as well as watching artists at work in the outdoor art colony.

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