How to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the city center and vice versa

Kuala Lumpur International Airport consists of two terminals: KLIA and KLIA 2. They are located nearby, two kilometers from each other. Flights of all low-cost airlines depart and arrive at new terminal KLIA 2 (the LCCT terminal, which used to serve low-cost airlines, is no longer engaged in passenger transportation). KLIA 2 is operated by Asia's most famous low-cost airline, AirAsia, as well as other low-cost airlines: Malindo Airways, Lion Air, Tiger Airways and Cebu Pacific Airways. Now KLIA2 is the world's largest low-cost terminal and a large hub, modern and comfortable.

Terminals KLIA and KLIA2 are connected by a railway line, which runs the KLIA Express and KLIA Transit trains. You can get from one terminal to another in 3-5 minutes and 2 ringit.

Arrival and departure from KL airport

If you are arriving on a regular international flight, this will most likely be the KLIA terminal, which has a main building and Satellite terminal A where planes dock; These two structures are connected by a train - Aerotrain. The KLIA main terminal building consists of five levels. The arrival hall is on the third level, the departure hall is on the fifth.

Flights of low-cost airlines arrive at the KLIA 2 terminal. The third level of the terminal is the Departure Hall, the second level is the Arrival Hall and train express trains, the first level is the bus station and ordering official taxis.

How to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the city

Train

On the KLIA Express and KLIA Transit trains, you can get from both terminals to the city center, KL Sentral station. The railway line starts at KLIA 2, goes to KLIA and on to the city.

In KLIA 2, trains depart from Level 2. The KLIA Express train departs every 15-20 minutes, goes non-stop from the airport terminals to KL Sentral, on the way 33 minutes (3 minutes between terminals). Trains run from 5 am to 1 am.

The KLIA transit train leaves every 20-30 minutes. The first train from KLIA 2 is at 6 am, the last one is at 1 am, it takes about 40 minutes to get to the KL Sentral station. It makes three stops along the way: Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya & Cyberjaya and Salak Tinggi.

Trains are quite expensive. more expensive than a bus- 55 ringit. But the trains go faster.

Bus

Kuala Lumpur (and other destinations) can be reached from KLIA and KLIA 2 by bus.

From the second terminal, buses leave every 15 minutes from the first level (Level 1). The ticket costs from 10 ringit. Buses go into the city to KL Sentral and Puduraya stations. You can go not only to the center of Kuala Lumpur, but also to other cities of Malaysia: Malacca, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, etc.

Star Shuttle - goes to Padu Sentral station through both airport terminals. On the road for about an hour. The ticket costs 9 ringit;

SkyBus - goes to KL Sentral. The journey takes about 50 minutes. The ticket costs 8 ringit. If you fly to AirAsia and buy a ticket from them on their website, you can immediately order a bus ticket, then it will cost 7 ringit. On the bus, you just need to show an e-ticket with the booking number.

Aerobus also goes to KL Sentral, the journey takes 50 minutes, it costs 8 ringit.

This is what Skybus looked like

This is what Aerobus looks like

Taxi at the airport

If you arrive at night or need to quickly and comfortably get to the city, you can take a taxi. Uber operates in Kuala Lumpur. You can also take an official taxi - Airport Limo taxi. The cost of the trip is fixed, the order must be made at the counters, paid there.

Transfer to order online

Anyone who wants a minimum of body movements can pre-order a transfer to via the Internet. You will be met at the arrivals hall, your luggage will be collected, you will be put into a car and taken to the desired location. The method is good because there are no problems at all, but it costs the same as a regular taxi. I recommend!

Road to the city

The road is very picturesque and colorful - you go, stare around, take a break from the flight. Palm trees grow everywhere and cottage settlements are being built. Although sometimes there are huts, apparently from the time when Malaysia was not such a developed country.

I’m talking about how to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the city center and vice versa, i.e. How to get to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

At the moment, there are three airports in Kuala Lumpur:

• Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) International Airport) KLIA
• Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA 2
• Subang International Airport (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport)

A couple of years ago, the LCCT airport operated, which received flights from low-cost companies. Now its function is performed by the huge KLIA 2 airport, which was specially built for AirAsia and is its “home” port. Kuala Lumpur airports on the map at the bottom of the article.

KLIA and KLIA 2 are located next to each other and about 60 km south of the center of Kuala Lumpur.

You can get between KLIA and KLIA 2 by:

• free shuttle bus (runs around the clock every 10 minutes, travel time is about 12 minutes, when boarding you need to show a ticket for the next flight)
• high-speed train in 4 minutes and 2 MYR
• taxi, the journey will take about ten minutes, the cost is ~ 30 MYR
  

You can get from Kuala Lumpur Airport KLIA and KLIA 2 to the city center by:

• train
• Bus
• Taxi / transfer

Subang Airport, before opening in 1998, KLIA was the country's main airport, now it receives a few flights from FireFly, MalindoAir, etc. It is located about 25 km west of the center of Kuala Lumpur.

You can get from Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport by:

• Bus
• Taxi / transfer

Now more about all of the above methods, how to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the city center and how to get to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

How to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport KLIA and KLIA 2 by train

The high-speed train departs from KLIA 2, follows through KLIA and arrives in the center of Kuala Lumpur on KL Sentral. KL Sentral is a major transport hub of the city, the central railway station where trains, monorail, metro, buses arrive.

There are two types of high-speed train from the airport:

• KLIA Express - comes with one stop at KLIA
• KLIA Transit - makes stops along the way: KLIA, Salak Tinggi, Putrajaya&Cyberjaya and Bandar Tasik Selatan

KLIA Express trains run from KLIA 2 from 4:55 am to 0:55 am, in the opposite direction from KL Sentral from 5:00 am to 0:40 am every 15-20 minutes. Travel time 33 minutes.

KLIA Transit trains run from KLIA 2 from 5:48 am to 0:59 am, in the opposite direction from KL Sentral from 4:33 am to 0:03 am every 20-30 minutes. Travel time 39 minutes.

The fare from the airport to KL Sentral is 55 MYR for adults and 25 MYR for children aged 2-12. Price the same what for the express train, what for transit. Tickets can be bought at the box office or in advance on the official website.

By the way, if you want to save money and have extra time, you can get from KLIA to Salak Tinggi station for 4.9 MYR, get off, buy a new ticket and get from Salak Tinggi to KL Sentral for 18.30 MYR total 23.2 MYR.

During the transit between the islands and Perhentiana, we stopped near the Salak Tinggi station, left the suitcase for storage at the hotel, and then we stopped at the hotel, picked up the suitcase and went to my friend in the center of Kuala Lumpur and were a little surprised that in some cases, traveling by high-speed train costs almost twice as much 🙂

Ticket office for high-speed train from the airport to the city
KLIA Ekspress and KLIA Transit train station at the airport
Exit to KLIA Transit trains at KL Sentral station
On the platform
High speed train from airport to city
High-speed train KLIA Express
High speed train cars
High-speed train fare from airport to city

How to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport KLIA by bus

Bus from Kuala Lumpur Airport to City: By bus from Kuala Lumpur Airport you can get to KL Sentral or Puduraya Terminal, choose which option is more convenient for you:

• The Puduraya terminal is located near Chinatown and an area with inexpensive guest houses and hotels.
• From KL Sentral it is more convenient to go further by monorail or metro.

Travel by route KLIA – KL Sentral operated by Airport Coach buses. The first bus from the airport is at 5:30, the last one is at 0:30. From the city to the airport from 5 am to 11 pm. Buses leave every half hour.

Travel time by bus is very dependent on traffic jams, lay at least an hour on the road!

The fare is 10 MYR or 18 MYR when buying tickets right there and back.

Tickets can be bought on the official website or at the airport Level G, Block C, KLIA, at KL Sentral on Level G (Ground Floor).

Travel by KLIA-Puduraya route operated by Star Shuttle. The first bus from the airport is at 5 am, the last one is at 2:15 am. From the Puduraya bus station, the first one is at 3:15, the last one is at 0:15. Travel time is about one and a half hours.

The fare is MYR 12.

How to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport KLIA 2 by bus

The route KLIA 2 - KL Sentral is operated by Aerobus and Sky Bus.

Taxi / transfer

Since the KLIA airport is quite far from the city center, a taxi from the airport to Kuala Lumpur will cost no less than 65 MYR, and at night from 12 to 6 am also for 50% more expensive!

We prefer to take a pre-paid taxi, or as it is often called Coupon Taxi in Malaysia: at the box office we pay the fare to the right place, we get a receipt, which we give to the taxi driver. By the way, taxis can be paid by card! Pre-paid taxi from KLIA 2 airport to the city center (to the hotel near the Petronas towers) cost us 85 MYR, back to the airport from the Thai consulate - 90 MYR. The driver paid the toll.

You can also use the Grab or Uber apps to order a taxi. On our route (to the Petronas towers) Grab showed the cost of 65 MYR + highway payment. But due to poor internet at the airport, it was not possible to call Grab.

You can pre-order a transfer on the website kiwitaxi.ru (website in Russian), pay part of it with a card, and upon arrival you will be met with a sign, escorted to the car and taken to the hotel 🙂

Which of the ways to choose how to get from Kula Lumpur Airport to the city center is up to you, depending on your goals. If you need to get there quickly, then it is most convenient to take a high-speed train, get to KL Sentral, and then take a taxi to the hotel. If you want to save money and have time, you can easily get there by bus. If you have luggage and families with children, I recommend using a taxi or transfer.

How to get to Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport from the city

By bus

1. SkyPark Coach buses from KL Sentral from 9 am to 9 pm every hour. Travel time depends on traffic, about an hour. The cost is MYR 10. Website:

2. By city bus 722 from Pasar Seni bus station (stops at KL Sentral). Runs every 30 minutes. The fare is 3 MYR (the driver does not give change, prepare money without change!). Important: Subang airport is not Ending station this bus, so follow the map where to get off.

By taxi

A taxi from the center of Kuala Lumpur to Subang airport will cost from 50 MYR, more likely even 70 - 100 MYR. You can also get to the terminal station of the Kelana Jaya Station, and then take a taxi to the airport for 25 MYR.

How to get between KLIA and Subang airports

• By taxi - from 80 MYR

• By bus SkyPark Coach for 10 MYR. Schedule below in the photo

Hello friends. Today I will tell you how to get from the airport to Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has many convenient modern international airports. Choosing which one is better to use is based on your route. We chose the capital of the state - the city, KLIA airport as the entry point to the country. The giant airport is by far the largest airport in the world, capable of receiving 24 million passengers at a time. It is located 60 km from the capital and is arranged a little differently than the airports we know.

First of all, remember that KLIA Airport has two terminals: the main KLIA terminal and KLIA 2 terminal, which serves budget airlines. These are the so-called low cost companies.

I'll tell you how to get to Kuala Lumpur from both terminals. There are differences.

Air communication is well developed in Malaysia, and getting to different parts of the country by plane is sometimes more convenient and cheaper than by train or bus. We used domestic flights. This is convenient when you want to stay in one place for a short time, for example, to see the capital of the country, and then wave to some island.

Sometimes it is easier and cheaper to buy a ticket from Russia to Kuala Lumpur, fly to the first ( international terminal) and immediately, without leaving the city, go to the KLIA 2 terminal.

And already from it go to the island or to neighboring state Singapore. It takes longer to get to Singapore through Kuala Lumpur, but the savings in money are about 100,000 rubles, i.e. - the whole trip. the cost of this combination.

So, I'll tell you how to get from one terminal to another, i.e. make a transfer.

Trains run between the terminals: KLIA Express and KLIA Transit. You can use any. The fare is 2 ringgit. Travel time 3 minutes. Trains run every 20 minutes. During peak hours every 15 minutes. The train ticket is sold on the spot at the box office.

We took a ride on such a train when we got from KLIA 2 to KLIA. Indeed, convenient. Airports have clear signs, follow them and do not get lost.

Airport Aerotrain KLIA

There is one feature at KLIA airport that we encountered for the first time. This confused us a little.

Usually, after getting off the plane, we go to passport control, then we get our luggage and after that we go to the hotel. At the KLIA airport, everything turned out to be different.

The fact is that there are three buildings in the main KLIA terminal:

• main terminal building (Main Terminal Building)
• auxiliary building (Satellite Building)
• and Contact Pier. Main Terminal Building, otherwise it is also called Terminal M

We flew to the Satellite Building, which houses gate C. We flew to this gate C. We left and, as expected, were going to go to passport control. But it was not there...

Attention! KLIA has a different order:

1. If you arrived at the Satellite Building terminal, then first you need to take the Aerotrain to the Main Terminal Building, where gates A, B, G, H are located
2. and go through passport control

Before we realized this pretty convenient system, I had to worry a little: How so, we walk and drive around the country, but we haven’t passed passport control yet)))

Aerotrain is free (do not confuse with KLIA Express and KLIA Transit trains), runs between gates every 3 minutes, travel time is 2 minutes, the luggage cart can be brought right to the door, the entrance to the car is convenient.

Another very convenient thing is that there is a board with information about luggage right on the platforms.

In general, everything is thought out, everything is for people.

Now let's figure out how to get from KLIA airport to the city center.

By train

There are 2 trains between the airport and the city: KLIA Express and KLIA Transit. To find the train, follow the signs at the airport.

KLIA Express starts its route from the KLIA 2 stop, after 3 minutes KLIA and then the end station KL Sentral, which is the main transport hub of Kuala Lumpur.

Travel time 33 minutes. There is a train every 15-20 minutes. The fare is 55 ringgit one way (children 25 ringgit), 100 ringgit round trip (children 45 ringgit). Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the box office.

Before buying a ticket at the box office, change money and break it into small bills.

The KLIA Transit train makes several stops along the way: KLIA 2, KLIA, Salak Tinggi, Putrajaya&Ciberjaya, Bandar Tasik Selatan, KL Sentral.

Ticket price KLIA - KL Sentral

Travel time 40 minutes. They run every 15-20 minutes. Fare to KL Sentral 55 ringgit one way (children 25 ringgit), 100 ringgit round trip (children 45 ringgit). Tickets can be purchased on site at the box office. Online shopping there are no tickets.

The KLIA Transit train is convenient for those who need to get from the airport to the Bersepadu Seletan bus station.

The bus station is located at Bandar Tasik Selatan Station.

You can find out more about the price schedule Here.

By bus

All buses from the airport also go to the end station KL Sentral. The bus station is located in the main terminal M, on the second floor, blocks C-G.

Follow the signs, you will come across escalators and elevators. When you get to the place, choose the bus company and buy a ticket.

The cost is the same for everyone, 10 ringgit one way. Buses run every 30 minutes. Travel time 50 minutes.

Several bus companies run from the airport to KL Sentral

• airport coach. One of the advantages of the car company: for 25 ringgit per person. The bus will take you directly to your hotel. But this service must be ordered in advance by calling or writing to e-mail. The site of the company www.airportcoach.com.my
• Starwira. The buses of this company will take you from the airport to the Pudu Raya station, which is located next to the Chinatown area. The ticket price is 10 ringgit. Buses also have other routes. Official site www.starwira.com

By taxi

The airport has two official taxi companies Airport Limo and Mesra Indah Jaya. To use a taxi, you first need to call a special taxi stand the place you want to get to. You will be told the amount. After that, you buy a ticket, which you show to the taxi driver. It is not necessary to give money to the taxi driver himself.

Taxi stands are located in the baggage claim area. The taxi rank is located right outside the airport.

Transfer from airport

You can order a transfer from the airport to the hotel you need in advance online. Use the search form below. The advantage of this service is that you do not need to pay the entire amount at once. You pay approximately 15% of the cost. Pay the rest when you are taken to the place.

Where to go next from KL Sentral

KL Sentral is an important transport hub in Kuala Lumpur. Several railway lines, metro lines and bus routes pass through it.

In addition to the transport hub, there are several huge shopping malls, food courts (food) and hotels.
KL Sentral Monorail station is 300 meters away. It takes 15 minutes to get to the Bukit Bintang area.

How to get from KLIA 2 to Kuala Lumpur

How to get from KLIA 2 by train was written above - the KLIA Express and KLIA Transit trains will help you.

1. Starwira buses from the airport will take you to Pudu Raya station, which is located next to the Chinatown area. The ticket price is 10 ringgit. Departure every 30 minutes. In addition to this route, Starwira carries passengers to the cities of Ipoh and Sitiawan, from where it is convenient to get to Pangkor Island.
2. skybus. Runs between KLIA 2 and KL Sentral every 30 minutes. The cost of a one-way ticket is 10 ringgit. Tickets can be booked in advance online or bought at the box office on the spot. Official website of the company www.skybus.com.my
3. Aerobus. Buses run to KL Sentral station. I leave every 30 minutes. The cost of a one-way ticket is 9 ringgit, children 5 ringgit. Official site www.aerobus.my

Subang airport

Subang Airport (Kuala Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport) accepts only turboprop aircraft and serves only Firefly and Berjaya Air. Airplanes from Russia do not fly to this airport.

But if you flew to Subang (for example, you have a flight from Koh Samui), then you can get from the airport to the city center in several ways:

• Bus company METROBUS. Bus number 10. Takes you to Pasar Seni metro station. The fare is 3 ringgit.
• By taxi. The cost is about 50 ringgit. You can save money and ask a taxi driver to take you to the Kelana Jaya metro station, for about 25 ringgit. From there you can take the metro to your destination.
• Only taxis operate between KLIA, KLIA 2 and Subang Airport. Public transport does not run.

Outcome

The story turned out to be voluminous, which means that Malaysia has a well-developed transport system, that there are many ways to get from the airport to the right place. All of them are convenient and comfortable. There are plenty to choose from.

Have a good trip and new pleasant impressions!

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Kuala Lumpur ("Kuala Lumpur", locals often referred to simply as "KL") is the federal capital and largest city of Malaysia. "Kuala Lumpur" literally translated from the Malay language means "the confluence of a dirty river." Since its founding, the city has developed rapidly and received the status of the capital of the Federation of Malaya in 1896. Over a century and a half, from a small mining village, Kuala Lumpur turned into the capital of the state with a population of almost 2 million people (6.5 million, if you count the suburbs). It is the most economically successful (after Singapore) capital of Southeast Asia. The majority of the population is made up of three dominant nationalities - Chinese, Malays and Indians, each of which has left its mark on the history of the city. A large number of large shopping malls and a labyrinth of street markets have made the city a popular shopping destination. Other highlights of the city are colonial and modern architecture, as well as street food. Kuala Lumpur is the fifth most visited city in the world, hosting approximately 9 million tourists annually.

Kuala Lumpur consists of the city center and surrounding urban areas administered by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall. It merges with the nearby satellite towns of Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Klang, Port Klang, Ampang, Selayang, Kajang, Puchong and Sepang. All these cities with separate local authorities the authorities form a huge metropolis called "Greater Kuala Lumpur" (Greater Kuala Lumpur), but the name "Klang Valley" is most widely used. Tourists are most interested in the following areas cities:

How to get from the airport

Public transport

Taxi

Kuala Lumpur covered an extensive network city ​​train stations that help you comfortably reach most hotels and tourist attractions. But if you use a taxi, expect many drivers to refuse to use the meter, especially during rush hour or when it's raining. The fare in this case becomes the subject of bargaining and drivers always inflate prices up to two or more times compared to the meter. Often, insisting the driver to use the meter is a futile exercise. While this is illegal, all you can do is try to find another driver. A taxi stopped on the street is more likely to use the meter than one waiting in tourist places, hotels and large shopping centers. From 00:01 to 05:59 there is an additional 50% meter charge (for example at 01:00 the meter shows RM12, you have to pay an additional RM6).

Some popular places(in particular, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, KL Sentral and Menara KL stations, Sunway Pyramid Megamall) use a prepaid coupon system where the cost of the trip is fixed. The ride will generally be more expensive than a metered ride, but cheaper than an unmetered taxi.

Several taxi companies in Kuala Lumpur:

Taxi is a convenient way to get around, but expect traffic jams from 8 am to 10 am, and from 5 pm to 8 pm. At this time, traveling by city trains is the best option.

Bus terminals of the capital

Kuala Lumpur has several bus terminals serving intercity destinations. The main terminals of the capital are briefly described below.

Pudu Sentral. This is Kuala Lumpur's main bus terminal (previously called Puduraya Bus Station). Buses depart from this bus station to almost all cities in Malaysia plus Singapore and Thailand. There are only two outlying destinations that Pudu Sentral does not serve. These are the cities of Jerantut and Kuala Lipis. The Ancasa Express Hotel is located at the bus station. The terminal is open 24 hours. Located 100 meters from Chinatown. The nearest LRT stop is Plaza Rakyat Station (Ampang - Sri Petaling Line). Address: 310 Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur.

Terminal Bersepadu Selatan(abbreviated "TBS"). From this terminal, mainly buses depart for the south and southeast of Malaysia (toward Malacca, Johor Bahru, Singapore). TBS is located 10 km from the city center. The bus terminal is served by 3 city train lines: KLIA Transit (airport to city center train), KTM Komuter (Rawang-Seremban line), and Sri Petaling Metro Line (LRT). Address: Jalan Terminal Selatan, Kuala Lumpur.

Putra Bus Terminal. From this terminal, most intercity buses leave for the east coast of Malaysia. It is located in the northern part of the city center on Jalan Putra street. The nearest metro train stops are PWTC (LRT trains, Ampang - Sri Petaling line) and Putra (KTM Komuter commuter train). Chow Kit Monorail Station is within a 15-minute walk.

Duta Bus Terminal. This bus terminal is located on Jalan Duta, next to the hockey stadium and Duta Tennis Courts. There is no metro station. The only convenient way to get here is by taxi. Buses mainly go to the northern regions.

Old railway station in Kuala Lumpur. An old railway station with impressive colonial architecture (now just a KTM Komuter commuter station) also serves as a bus terminal. From here, buses leave for the cities of Penang, Johor Bahru, Singapore and Hat Yai in Thailand.

Pekeling Bus Terminal. This terminal is located on Jalan Pekeliling street north of the city center. Buses mainly go to the east coast of Madaisia, including Kelantan, Pahang, Kuantan, Temerloh. The nearest metro station is Titiwangsa Monorail Station.

The largest and most reliable bus company in Malaysia today is the state-owned Transnational (website http://www.ktb.com.my/). Plusliner (http://www.plusliner.com.my/) also covers many destinations and is often cheaper.

Online ticket booking

Most bus operators have merged into one big common ticket booking portal Bus Online Ticket. You can book a ticket on their website http://www.busonlineticket.com/. Please note that when buying a ticket on the site, you must tell your booking number (ID) and receive a "boarding pass" before boarding the bus, so it is recommended to arrive at the bus station 10-15 minutes before departure, preferably even earlier.

Attractions

And Downtown Kuala Lumpur

Founded in 1857, Kuala Lumpur is quite a young city, and its architecture cannot be compared with rich history Georgetown or Malacca. Being a relatively young city, most of its colonial buildings appeared in the late 19th and early 20th century. Built around Merdeka Square by British architects, they are a mixture of Malay, Moorish and Victorian architecture. Iconic symbols of the city's colonial architecture include the former Colonial Secretariat Building (now the Sultan Abdul Samad Building) on ​​Merdeka Square and the old railway station. Near Merdeka Square is Masjid Jamek, a former national mosque built near the confluence of the Klang River. On the territory of the Perdana Botanical Gardens is the former residence of the British High Commissioner, which now houses a luxury hotel.

The economic boom over the past 30 years has been marked by the construction of many high-rise buildings, the most striking example being the famous Petronas Twin Towers (the third highest building in the world) and the tallest observation tower in Southeast Asia (Menara Tower).

Lacking many iconic attractions, most tourists prefer shopping and tasting the famous street food. In the city center is Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur's traditional commercial district with Chinese shops, markets and places to eat.

The main attractions of the city are described in detail in the articles Golden Triangle (Kuala Lumpur City Area) and Kuala Lumpur City Center

Museums in Kuala Lumpur

Nature

Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve located near the Menara tower within the city. The forest reserve with centuries-old trees covers an area of ​​​​about 11 hectares and is the only remaining tropical forest in the heart of the city. A series of nature trails winds through the jungle, which is home to many animals and plants typical of lowland rainforests. Free tours depart from the base of the Menara tower at 11:00, 12:30, 14:30 and 16:30 daily, taking about 45 minutes in time.

For more detailed information For nature trails within a few minutes to an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, visit Nature Escapes Malaysia on this page

Things to do

bird park(Bird Park). Situated in a vast valley within the Perdana Botanical Gardens, the well-known park has over 3,000 birds (mostly Asiatic). Most birds live in a "free aviary" surrounded by a highly stretched net. Birds are not afraid of the close presence of a person, visitors can freely walk in the "aviary" and make very good photos. Entrance to the park is a little pricey, but it's nice to spend a day here in the midst of artificial mini lakes and waterfalls. Don't miss the feeding program and daily bird shows at 12:30 and 15:30. Near the photo booth, tamed birds are waiting for visitors, birds will be happy to sit on you for a photo for a small fee. Opening Hours: 09:00 to 20:00, Address: 920, Jalan Lembah Taman Tasik Perdana (Next to the Islamic Art Museum). From 09:00 to 18:00. Website www.klbirdpark.com

Aquarium(Aquaria KLCC). Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle, within walking distance of the Petronas Twin Towers, the Aquaria KLCC features over 5,000 aquatic creatures in a 19,000 m2 area. The aquarium has a 90-meter transparent tunnel with a moving walkway, around which tiger sharks, giant rays, sea turtles and other schools of fish swim. Shark diving, watching the fish feeding program, fish spas (Fish Spa) are available for those who wish. Opening hours: from 11:00 to 20:00 daily, including holidays; entrance closes at 19:00. The aquarium is located in the basement of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, the closest stop is public transport- KLCC station (Kelana Jaya train line), address: Kuala Lumpur Convention Center Complex | Kuala Lumpur City Centre, website www.aquariaklcc.com

Zoo Negara(Zoo Negara). The National Zoo ("Zoo Negara" in Malay) is a 45-hectare zoo in Ulu Klang in northeast Kuala Lumpur (13 km from downtown Kuala Lumpur). The zoo has more than 5,000 animals of 459 species, more than 90% of them are kept in conditions as close as possible to natural environment a habitat.

What else is interesting

Animal shows are shown twice a day.
train rides and weekend excursions.
apiary museum
The insect zoo has more than 200 species of insects from around the world.

How to get there. Take Metrobus #16 from the Central Market, it stops at the zoo entrance, or use the Kelana Jaya Line (LRT) to get off at Wangsa Maju LRT station and take a taxi or bus to the zoo. Website www.zoonegaramalaysia.my

Malaysia Heritage Walk. A guided tour of the city includes visiting temples, streets, buildings, tasting street food. This tour is a good introduction to Kuala Lumpur and is best booked on the first day for a general introduction to the city. Tour Operator Address: Central Market Annexe, Lot 2.03, M Floor, Jalan Hang Kasturi, | Be Tourist Information & Service Centre, Kuala Lumpur, website www.malaysiaheritage.net

Sepang International Circuit(Sepang International Circuit) is known for hosting Formula 1 races and other major events in the motorsport world. In addition to competitions, everyone can independently ride a go-kart along a race track 1247 meters long and 10 meters wide, with 11 difficult turns. Before starting the trip, familiarize yourself with what and how to do. The circuit is located in the city of Sepang near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, about 60 km south of the capital. Details on this page

Climbing by Camp5. On the 5th floor of the 1 Utama Shopping Center, there is a model of a sheer wall for rock climbing. not bad covered place for climbing under the supervision of an instructor. Many mountaineers practice climbing techniques in the evening at weekdays so it's easy to meet like-minded people and organize trips in for outdoor climbing. Free shoes and climbing equipment, there are courses for children and adults, a basic course for beginners. Address: 1 Utama Shopping Centre, 5th Floor | Bandar Utama, Kuala Lumpur, site www.camp5.com

Amusement parks

Sunway Lagoon. Kuala Lumpur has many theme parks throughout the city and in the surrounding suburbs. Sunway Lagoon - the most famous of these parks, is located in neighboring city satellite of Petaling Jaya. The theme park has a roller coaster, a huge water park, an extreme adventure park, a horror park, and a petting zoo. Sunway Lagoon is a 40 minute drive from the center of Kuala Lumpur (if there is no traffic) and can be reached by bus or taxi. One day is not enough to visit all the parks, and if there is not enough time, give preference to the water park. The only thing to remember is that Sunway Lagoon is closed on Tuesdays. Sunway Lagoon is located in the satellite town of Petaling Jaya, address: Sunway Lagoon 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, website www.sunwaylagoon.com

Berjaya Times Square Theme Park located on the 5th and 7th floors of Berjaya Times Square shopping mall. It is the largest indoor amusement park in Malaysia with a total area of ​​40,000 m². Divided into two thematic areas:

Galaxy Station has 6 rides for thrill seekers, aimed at adults and teenagers. Children are allowed from 140 cm and above.
Fantasy Garden has 8 attractions, designed for parents with small children.

The theme park is open from 11:00 to 22:00. The nearest metro stop is Imbi monorail station, address: 1 Jalan Imbi | Level 5 & 7, Kuala Lumpur, site www.timessquarekl.com

Genting Highlands. Genting Highlands. This is the Malaysian equivalent. American Las Vegas. And although most people come here for the sake of gambling in the casino, there are a number of activities, most of which are aimed at entertaining children. "Genting Highlands" is very popular with local viewers who want to relax and breathe in the cool mountain air. Many hotels and a large casino are owned by Resorts World Genting (www.rwgenting.com).

Excursions of local tour operators

Open Sky Unlimited. Tour operator Open Sky Unlimited offers to get out into nature and see the world of wildlife near the city of Kuala Lumpur. The starting point of trips is the capital of Malaysia. All trips are day trips except for Paradise Falls (the latter is 2 days long). Get the chance to see beautiful waterfalls, tropical jungle nature, all trips include a lunch of local Malay cuisine. Types of excursions

Dragonback Tracks. Hiking along the path to the mountains, viewing the lake and mountain landscapes.
Bukit Kutu Jungle Mountain Trek. Climbing up mountain path to the place of the house built by the British on the top, beautiful view to the valley below.
Jungle Waterfall Trek. Hiking through the jungle to the waterfall, swimming in the reservoir formed by the waterfall.
Jungle Mountain Waterfall Trek. Hike deep into the tropical jungle to the waterfall.
Jungle River Trek. Easy hike to tropical forest to a small stream.
Jungle Wet & Wild Trek. Designed for people in good shape. The hike includes a lot of walking, you will have to climb rocks, climb large lying stones, cross rapids, jump into a reservoir. The trail leads to a pond where you can swim.
Waterfall Abseil: Embracing Waterfalls. Descent down on a rope next to a waterfall 45 m high.
Jungle Camping by Waterfalls / Pristine River Streams. Trek through the rainforest to the waterfall. Overnight in the forest near the waterfall. As an alternative, you can choose to hike in the forest to a clear small stream.
Paradise Falls Mountain Waterfalls Adventure (2 days and one night). Trek along the trail through the rainforest to Paradise Falls. Climbing the mountainside to a string of 43 cascades of water.
Address: SS23/25, Petaling Jaya | Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, site http://openskyunlimited.com, a detailed description of all excursions at this link

Food Tour Malaysia. Tour operator Food Tour Malaysia will tell you where to find good Malay food. They organize very interesting excursions to get to know the food local cuisine within the city limits of Kuala Lumpur plus one trip to the small town of Ipoh. The following types of excursions:

Cooking classes from LaZat Malaysian Cooking Class. "LaZat" means "delicious" in Malaysian. Learn to cook traditional dishes Malaysian cuisine by taking one or more training classes at the LaZat Malaysian Cooking Class. Practical cooking classes from Monday to Saturday (in the morning), training is conducted on English language. There are 6 various kinds menu, including Thai, you will be given detailed explanations of the ingredients and methods of cooking. Classes are held on the outskirts of the city in Taman Tun DR. Ismail, approximately 25 minutes drive from the center of Kuala Lumpur. LaZat will help organize a trip from the hotel to their place of study at fairly reasonable prices. Address: A-2-8 TTDI Plaza, Jalan Wan Kadir 3 | Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, site http://malaysia-klcookingclass.com/

Bar visits from Pub Crawl. "Pub Crawl" invites you to join organized trip by bars. The tour is available every Saturday, during the evening you can visit four bars and one nightclub. You are entitled to one free drink at each establishment. And it will only cost you 70 ringgit, which is quite cheap. Entrance to the nightclub is free. All you have to do is arrive between 20:45 and 21:30 at the Lobby Restaurant and Lounge and sign up for a tour. Pub Crawl- The best way meet new people, visit the most popular bars and nightclubs in the city. Address: Lobby Restaurant and Lounge, L1-2, Office Tower 1 Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur.

MM Adventure Travel and Discovery. MM Adventure Travel and Discovery specializes in wildlife excursions: rafting, cave visits, outdoor recreation, rainforest hiking, mountain climbing, rappelling, jungle survival courses, canyon visits and much more. other. Other tours include visiting the main attractions of the city center, the Golden Triangle, the firefly colony, the Petronas Twin Towers, the tin factory (Royal Pewter), Putrajaya (a city about 25 km from the center of Kuala Lumpur), evening tours with cultural shows. Address: 13 - 2, Medan Bukit Permai 2 | Taman Bukit Permai, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, site http://www.mmadventure.com/

Kuala Lumpur Travel Tour. KualaLumpur Travel Tour offers the following types of excursions:

Kuala Lumpur City Tour. The trip includes visiting the Royal Palace, National Museum of History, National Monument, National Mosque, Old Railway Station, Chinatown, Twin Towers, Perdan Botanical Gardens, Merdeka Square and other places.
City and Batu Caves Tour. All of the above places plus a trip to.
Kuala Lumpur Park and Garden Tour. Bird Park, Butterfly Garden, Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden, all of them are located in the Perdana Botanical Gardens.
Batu Caves, Selayang Hot Spring, Silver Leaf Monkey and Fireflies Tour. , Selayang hot springs, Bukit Melawati Hill Park (silver langurs live here and the remains of Fort Altingsburg, late evening boat trip to observe the firefly colony.
The Best of Kuala Lumpur. Visit Royal Palace, National Museum of History, National Monument, National Mosque, Old Railway Station, Chinatown, Twin Towers, Perdan Botanical Gardens, Merdeka Square, Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, Rubber Plantation, Thean Hou Temple, Center art crafts.
Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary /Deerland & Batu Caves. Visit the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary and Deer Park, which is home to 4 species of these animals plus many bird species, including golden pheasant, fire-backed lofur, red-tailed parrot.
Historical Malacca. Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Malacca
Batu Caves, Selayang Hot Spring, Deerland, Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary and Fireflies. , Selayang Hot Springs, Deer Park, Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, evening trip along the river to watch fireflies.
FRIM. This is the abbreviation for the Malaysian Forest Research Institute. It is located in Bukit Lagong, Kepong, 16 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, and covers 600 hectares of rainforest. There are trails for hiking in the jungle, suspension bridges at a height of 30 meters from the ground under the crowns of trees with viewing platforms, the Park of Herbaceous Plants and the Museum of the Forest.
Cameron Highlands Day Tour / Packages. A trip to the Cameron Highlands, a former resort town of the British who ruled Malaysia. The area is located in a cool climate at an altitude of about 1500 meters above sea level, the air temperature rarely rises above +25 °C or drops below +10 °C. Here is the only casino in Malaysia, there is an indoor and outdoor theme park.

Segway rides from SegKL. This is the first and so far the only company in Kuala Lumpur offering rental, excursions and interesting Segway rides in the Perdana Botanical Gardens area, better known as Lake Gardens (Lake Garden Park). Tours start from the National Museum (Musium Negara) and last for one hour. First you will be taught how to use the Segways (approximately 5-10 minutes) and then drive through the most famous park in the capital, visit the Deer Park, Orchid and Hibiscus Garden. For information: a segway is an electric scooter with two wheels on the sides of the driver, thanks to which you can move faster and with less physical effort. Site http://segkl.com/

shopping

street kitchen

The love of the Malays for delicious food is well known - food is not only a daily necessity, but also a national passion. Malaysians are passionate gourmets, and while they don't eat pork, Indians eschew beef, and many Chinese are strict vegetarians, the cuisine seems to bring people together in this city. No visit to the Malaysian capital is complete without tasting freshly prepared meals at one of the city's Pasar Malam (night markets).

For delicious and very cheap food, head to the popular roadside eateries (called "kedai kopi" in Malay). Chinatown (especially Jalan Sultan, Jalan Hang Lekir and Jalan Petaling) in the city center and Jalan Alor in the Golden Triangle have a high concentration of "kedai kopi" establishments. Mostly they open only in the evening. Also extremely common are "kedai mamak" (curries prepared in these establishments). Along with curry, they also make roti canai (grilled pancake).

Malaysians often visit "mamak stalls" - places like our cafe. The city has entire streets lined on both sides with mamak stalls run by Indian Muslims. They offer a wide range of soft drinks such as teh tarik (black tea with condensed milk) and light snacks. Mamak stalls draw large crowds, many have widescreen projectors to broadcast football matches (plus Wi-Fi internet access), and many are open 24/7. Mamak stalls are found throughout the city and are an interesting part of Malaysian culture.

Back in Kuala Lumpur, the very popular "kopitiam" is a traditional Chinese cafe. They offer tea, coffee, light meals and snacks such as nasi lemak (rice cooked with coconut milk and pandan leaves) and the popular kaya (bun or toast spread with coconut jam). If you prefer Western cafes, Kuala Lumpur has Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, which are easy to find in malls.

Fast food outlets in malls prepare cheap food in more hygienic conditions, but prices are slightly higher than street food.

Chinatown is the best place for Chinese food(especially Cantonese food) although Chinese food is easy to find throughout the city.

For Indian food, head to Brickfields or Jalan Masjid India in the city centre.

For fine dining, visit the Golden Triangle. Here are the most popular cafes and restaurants of the city.

Night life

The main epicenter of the city's nightlife is the Golden Triangle. Many popular nightclubs and entertainment venues can be found on Jalan P. Ramlee, Changkat Bukit Bintang and Jalan Bukit Bintang. Jalan P. Ramlee Street has tiki bars, traditional Polynesian-style establishments with live music. About 4 km from the city center is the Bangsar area. This area of ​​Kuala Lumpur has several streets lined with bars, cafes and restaurants. It is visited by so many foreigners that Bangsar is nicknamed "Kweiloh Lumpur" ("Foreigners' Lumpur").

Almost every bar has a "happy hour" (discount time for drinks), usually from 17:00 to 19:00. On Wednesdays, many places host "Ladies Night", ladies receive discounted drinks for a limited time. Most bars and clubs open around 18:00 or 19:00. Bars and pubs close around 01:00 or 02:00, discos are open until 03:00 in the morning.

Popular bars and clubs

skybar."SkyBar" offers a breathtaking panorama of the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park. Discounts on drinks from 11:00 to 21:00. Located on the 33rd floor of the Traders Hotel, address: Level 33, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, website www.skybar.com.my

Marini's on 57. The Marini's on 57 high-altitude bar is located on the 57th floor of Menara 3 Petronas in Kuala Lumpur Center. Marini offers a 360 degree panorama of the city, has a wonderful modern Italian restaurant and one of the largest high-altitude lounge bars in Malaysia, where vacationers enjoy cigars and whiskey Worth going just for the view of the city at night Address: Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas | Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, website www.marinis57.com

Sultan Lounge. Located on the first floor of the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel in the center of Kuala Lumpur. Night club Sultan Lounge is designed in ultra modern style, has a fairly large lounge bar, offering non-alcoholic cocktails, drinks, wines, champagne and sandwiches. Lots of free space to dance and enjoy good music all night long. Address: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, website www.mandarinoriental.com

Rootz Club located on the roof of the Lot 10 shopping center. The bar counter is located in the center of the establishment - it is very convenient to place an order. Designed for 700 people, has a spacious dance floor and a wide selection of drinks. They recently updated the environment and now the club looks very impressive. Great review the Petronas Twin Towers and a nice outdoor bar. Address: Lot 10 Shopping Centre, Lot RT3, No.50 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, website www.rootz.com.my

Popular cafes and restaurants

Taps Beer Bar. This is the best place in town for true beer lovers. Light, dark, strong, non-alcoholic and other beers from around the world. There is live music in the evenings. Come here to relax with friends, listen to live music and drink fresh beer. Nowhere else in Malaysia will you be able to taste so many beers in one place. Address: A O 3 One Residency, 1 Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur, the site, unfortunately, consists of one page and shows the location on the map www.tapsbeerbar.my

MacLaren's Restaurant & Pub. Visiting a Maclaren is like visiting a British pub. Same pints, same beer, same dishes, including the traditional fish and chips. Address: E101 Metropolitan Square, Jalan PJU 8/1 | Jalan PJU 8/1, Damansara Perdana, Kuala Lumpur.

Ploy. The restaurant specializes in Thai and Japanese cuisine. You can see the Petronas Twin Towers from here, but don't expect a perfect panorama. Address: G-2, [email protected], Jalan Changkat Semantan, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, site www.ploywithyourfood.com

Tasty Chapathi Restaurant. One of the best Indian restaurants in the city, owned and operated by Punjabis from the Indian state of Punjab. All cooks, waiters and waitresses are from Punjab. The restaurant serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Address: Lot B-0-3, No 378 Viva Mall, | Jln Kasipillay Off Mile 2.5 Jln Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, website http://thindh.wix.com

La Mexicana. Mexican cuisine lovers can taste Mexican cuisine right in the center of Kuala Lumpur. In the restaurant, you can choose a table outdoors or indoors, and watch the chefs prepare an order for open kitchen. Of particular note are the growing rows of cacti and Mexican chili peppers throughout La Mexicana. As you would expect from a Mexican restaurant, the menu includes margaritas, tequila and more. Furnishings, interior decorations, furniture - everything here is reminiscent of Mexico. Address: The Terrace at Hock Choon, 241-B Lorong Nibong, Kuala Lumpur.

Vin's Restaurant and Bar. The establishment has an impressive selection of beers and cocktails, there is a cigar room with a wide selection of wines. The time of discounts for drinks is from 16:00 to 21:00. Lovers of quality alcoholic drinks will definitely like it. Address: No 6, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, website www.vins.my

Sao Nam. Good restaurant specializing in Vietnamese cuisine, relatively inexpensive. Address: 25 Tengkat Tong Shin, Kuala Lumpur, website www.saonam.com.my

Tamarind Springs. Imagine dining in the middle of a forest reserve surrounded by exotic tropical plants. Tamarind Springs Restaurant is located in Ampang's natural forest reserve in a prestigious residential area of ​​Kuala Lumpur on the outskirts of the city. Indonesian cuisine (Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam) is prepared on the second floor of the premises, Malaysian and Thai dishes are prepared on the floor below. You can also dine at open area if mosquitoes don't bother you. Address: Jalan 1, Taman TAR (Tun Abdul Razak) | Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, more on this page

Moussandra offers a wide selection of Greek, Spanish and Italian cuisine. Extensive wine and beverage list including sangria and mojitos. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 12:00 - 15:00 and 18:00 - 23:00 Address: A1-U1-08, Block A1 Solaris Dutamas, No.1 Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur, http://moussandra .com

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Tourism Center Malaysia

Malaysian Tourist Center (MTC) Informational tourist centre provides a lot of useful information about Malaysia. In the main hall of the Center there are performances of dance groups from Tuesday to Thursday at 15:00 and every Saturday at 20:30. It regularly hosts other cultural events, such as martial arts demonstrations. Address: 109 Jalan Ampang (between KLCC and Dang Wangi Mall), website www.tourism.gov.my

Best time to visit

Kuala Lumpur is so close to the equator that the air temperature here varies little, if at all, throughout the year. Unlike temperature, rainfall varies significantly. Kuala Lumpur receives more rain from February to May and from September to November than during the rest of the year. Visitors like to come to Kuala Lumpur twelve months of the year, but the most popular period is during the winter, when Europeans and Americans tend to spend their holidays in warm countries.

Helpful information

When visiting mosques and temples, dress appropriately. In all mosques, shoes must be removed before entering.

Malaysian laws require you to carry a foreign passport. When looking for illegal immigrants, city police conduct spot checks, always carry your passport with you to avoid misunderstandings.

Locals are friendly to tourists, many citizens speak good English. Communicating in English is almost as easy as in Singapore, and much better than in Bangkok and many other Asian countries.

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