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Tech nerds and shopping malls don’t often go hand in hand, but Kuala Lumpur’s Plaza Low Yat is an exception to the rule. In this 6-storey mall, fashion boutiques and homewares stores are replaced with laptops, mobile phones, and the latest electronic gadgets and toys.

Try your hand at fabric painting with a Batik class. Paint your own t-shirt, scarf or sarong or buy pre-made batik sarongs, clothing, and souvenirs.

A thriving tropical garden brimming with 120 different species of alluring butterflies. Wander around the garden while over 5,000 butterflies of blue, orange, green, and onyx hues dance among sun-kissed flowers or devour fruit platters scattered throughout the netted enclosure.

One of the largest covered bird parks in the world and home to over 200 species of birds. Daily opportunities to watch bird feedings and have your photo taken holding friendly parrots and cockatoos. Some birds are contained within cages or enclosures while others wander around the park freely.

Bursting with color from painted buildings, decorations, and shopping opportunities. You’ll find exquisite Indian fabrics, clothing, and jewelry, restaurants and Indian grocery stores.

No shortage of classic Chinese restaurants, street food, and bargain shopping. Petaling Street is lined with vendors selling imitation designer clothing and handbags, electronics, souvenirs, and every form of knick-knack imaginable.

Escape KL's many shopping malls and find locally made Malay, Chinese and Indian handcrafts. Shop for gifts and souvenirs like batik fabrics, wood carvings, stone jewelry, clothing, and natural candles and soaps. The iconic market has been running since the 1940s in the Pasar Seni building, constructed in 1888. Central Market also hosts dozens of food vendors and regular cultural performances.

The tallest telecommunication tower in South East Asia providing some of the best views of Kuala Lumpur city from the 276-metre-high viewing deck. Enjoy the views with a drink or snack from the tower’s café or a full meal at revolving restaurant, Atmosphere 360.

Iconic twin skyscrapers that were the tallest buildings in the world at the time of their construction. The towers double as an entrance to KLCC park and the Suria KLCC shopping mall. Amazing city views can be admired from the observation deck and connecting sky bridge.

This national treasure of Malaysia is one of the 10 most holy Hindu sites in the world. Batu Caves comprises a series of natural caves inside an ancient limestone hill. The caves originally served as shelters for Malaysia’s indigenous population before becoming a sacred Hindu site, housing a series of shrines. The main ‘Temple Cave’ (or Cathedral Cave) is located at the hill’s peak, only accessible by climbing 272 steep rainbow-painted steps. Perhaps the bright rainbow colors are intended to distract visitors from the burning climb. Naughty Macaque monkeys accompany climbers along the journey, keenly watching for tasty snacks to steal.

A garden oasis in the heart of the busy city center providing a peaceful escape for a picnic, casual stroll, jog or bike ride. Kids love the large playground and water playground but the park’s main attraction is Lake Symphony and its daily water fountain shows. The fountains are spectacular at night when they light up and shoot into the sky in perfect timing with a musical score.