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4 days in Kuala Lumpur for families

KLCC 3 nights

I built this for families who want an easy, halal friendly city break with lots for kids: the Twin Towers, Batu Caves, a bird park and an aquarium. Halal food is everywhere, vegetarians eat well too, and there is a rest every afternoon.

Petronas Twin Towers SkybridgeThe rainbow steps of Batu CavesDinner in the revolving KL TowerBest in Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec
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Day 1 Twin Towers by night

  1. 13:30Land at KLIA, transfer to KLCCKLIA is about 60 km from the city. With kids and bags, a Grab car is the easiest door to door.Sepang · about 1 hr · 75 to 110 MYR per car
  2. 15:00Check in and restHave a swim. It is hot and humid until late afternoon.KLCC · about 1.75 hrs · FreeGrab
  3. 17:00KLCC Park and playgroundBig free playground and a wading pool right under the Twin Towers.KLCC · about 1.5 hrs · FreeWalk, 5 min
  4. 18:45Dinner at Nasi Kandar PelitaBusy, cheap and open 24 hours. Pick rice and curries from the counter. Good vegetarian options too.Jalan Ampang · about 1 hr · 15 to 30 MYR · Order: Nasi kandar with fried chicken and roti canaiWalk, 10 min
  5. 20:00Lake Symphony fountain showMusic and lights on the lake in front of Suria KLCC, with the towers glowing above.KLCC Park · about 20 mins · FreeWalk, 10 min

Tip: Download Grab before you land. It is cheap and the easiest way around KL.

Day 2 Batu Caves and old KL

  1. 08:00Batu Caves272 rainbow steps up to a huge limestone cave temple. Watch your bags around the monkeys. Knees and shoulders covered.Gombak · about 1.75 hrs · Free
  2. 10:30KL Bird ParkA huge walk-in aviary. Kids love feeding the lorikeets and the hornbills.Perdana Botanical Garden · about 2 hrs · 70 to 90 MYR adult, less for childrenGrab, 30 min
  3. 12:30Lunch at Hornbill RestaurantInside the bird park, with birds wandering near the tables. Pork free Malaysian menu with vegetarian dishes.KL Bird Park · about 1 hr · 25 to 45 MYR · Order: Nasi lemak or mee gorengWalk
  4. 13:45Back to the hotel to restAfternoon storms are common, a good time to be indoors.KLCC · about 2.5 hrs · FreeGrab, 20 min
  5. 16:30Merdeka Square and the Sultan Abdul Samad BuildingWhere Malaysia declared independence. The copper domes glow in late light.City centre · about 45 mins · FreeGrab, 15 min
  6. 17:30Central Market (Pasar Seni)Air conditioned crafts market for batik, songket and souvenirs.City centre · about 1 hr · free to browseWalk, 8 min
  7. 19:15Dinner on Jalan Alor food streetKL's famous food street. Mostly Chinese stalls, so look for the halal signs on the Malay and Thai ones. Plenty of fruit and grilled corn for vegetarians.Bukit Bintang · about 1.25 hrs · 20 to 50 MYR · Order: Satay, grilled stingray and fresh fruitGrab, 15 min

Tip: Carry a scarf or sarong for temples and mosques.

Day 3 Towers, aquarium and the KL Tower

  1. 09:00Petronas Twin Towers SkybridgeWalk the bridge on floor 41, then up to the floor 86 viewing deck. Book a timed slot online.KLCC · about 1.25 hrs · 80 to 100 MYR adult, less for children
  2. 10:30Aquaria KLCCWalk under the sea in a 90 metre tunnel with sharks and rays overhead.KL Convention Centre · about 1.75 hrs · 75 to 90 MYR adult, less for childrenWalk through the convention centre, 10 min
  3. 12:30Lunch at Madam Kwan'sMalaysian classics, pork free kitchen. Mild dishes for kids and several vegetarian options.Suria KLCC · about 1 hr · 30 to 50 MYR · Order: Nasi lemak with chicken rendangWalk, 10 min
  4. 13:45Rest at the hotelSwim and recharge.KLCC · about 2 hrs · FreeWalk
  5. 16:00Pavilion KL and Bukit BintangBig mall, air conditioned walkway from KLCC. Good for clothes, toys and snacks.Bukit Bintang · about 1.5 hrs · free to browseCovered walkway, 20 min
  6. 18:00KL Tower observation deckHigher viewpoint than the Twin Towers, and you can see the towers in the view.Bukit Nanas · about 1 hr · included with dinnerGrab, 10 min
  7. 19:15Dinner at Atmosphere 360Revolving restaurant with a buffet. Book a window table ahead. Vegetarian dishes on the buffet.KL Tower · about 1.5 hrs · 200 to 280 MYR adult · Order: Malaysian and international dinner buffetLift

Tip: The Skybridge is closed on Mondays, so do this day on another day.

Day 4 Islamic art and home

  1. 09:00National Mosque (Masjid Negara)Robes and headscarves are lent free at the door. Non-Muslims enter during visitor hours.Lake Gardens · about 45 mins · Free
  2. 10:00Islamic Arts Museum MalaysiaBeautiful domes, Quran manuscripts and a model mosque gallery. Calm and cool for kids.Lake Gardens · about 1.75 hrs · 20 to 30 MYR adultWalk, 5 min
  3. 12:00Lunch at Moza, Islamic Arts MuseumMiddle Eastern restaurant inside the museum. Good vegetarian mezze.Lake Gardens · about 1 hr · 40 to 70 MYR · Order: Mixed grill and mezzeInside the museum
  4. 13:30Collect bags at the hotelHotels hold bags after check-out.KLCC · about 1 hr · FreeGrab, 20 min
  5. 15:00Transfer to KLIACheck which terminal: KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 for AirAsia.KLCC to Sepang · about 1 hr · 75 to 110 MYR per carFrom the hotel

Tip: Avoid Friday morning for the mosque, it is closed to visitors then.

Where to stay

Kuala Lumpur, KLCC · nights 1 to 3Walk to the towers, park and aquarium
  • Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur luxury · about 900 to 1,400 MYR a night Next to the Twin Towers with a big pool facing KLCC Park
  • Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur mid · about 450 to 700 MYR a night Direct bridge to the convention centre and towers, great rooftop pool
  • Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre budget · about 200 to 300 MYR a night Simple and clean, a short walk to KLCC

Hotel prices are typical. Make it yours to see today's prices for your dates.

What to eat

  • Nasi kandar at Nasi Kandar Pelita, Jalan Ampang Rice with mixed curries, halal and open 24 hours
  • Nasi lemak at Madam Kwan's, Suria KLCC Coconut rice with sambal, Malaysia's national dish
  • Satay at Jalan Alor food street, Bukit Bintang Grilled skewers with peanut sauce, look for halal stalls
  • Roti canai with dhal at Nasi Kandar Pelita, Jalan Ampang Flaky flatbread, great vegetarian breakfast
  • Banana leaf rice at Brickfields (Little India), e.g. Sri Paandi Vegetarian rice meal with curries on a banana leaf
  • Dinner buffet with a view at Atmosphere 360, KL Tower Halal buffet in a revolving restaurant

Evenings are about food and lights: fountain shows at KLCC, busy food streets and air conditioned malls open until 10.

Why it is planned this way

  • I put Batu Caves at 8 am because the steps get very hot and crowded by 10.
  • I kept a rest after lunch every day, since afternoon storms are common in KL.
  • I chose halal places for most meals and flagged the ones that are pork free but not certified.

Opening times and prices change. Tomo checks them again for your dates when you make the plan yours.

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