Malaysia is known for its spellbinding natural landscape: beaches, highlands, rainforests, you name it. And yet, smack in the middle of the country is its modern and ever-growing capital, Kuala Lumpur, which also retains a distinctive charm among a plethora of other options that the nation poses to travellers.
Possibly one of the most multiracial cities of Southeast Asia, a majority of Kuala Lumpur’s residents hail from Malay, Chinese or Indian lineage, making its culture and cuisine a vibrant mix of varied sensibilities and flavours, attracting visitors from all over the world. For all its commendable modernisation, Kuala Lumpur is firmly rooted in its history, well-known for preserving architecture from its British colonial past, honouring its heritage through monuments like the Hokkien-style Sam Kow Tong Temple or the ancient Batu Caves which is one of the most important centres of worship for Hindus in the country.
As you may have guessed by now, 48 hours in Kuala Lumpur is less than ideal, but if that’s all you can manage during your trip to Malaysia, let Discova take you on a journey that will tantalise and excite all your senses!
To understand how Kuala Lumpur has developed from a tin mining settlement in the 1800s to a city with the largest twin towers in the world, among other impressive skyscrapers, a half-day heritage walking tour is a must to delve into the evolution of Malaysia’s capital. A melting pot of religions and cultures, visitors in Kuala Lumpur are never far from colourfully adorned mosques and intricately decorated temples.
