Historical Sites In Kuala Lumpur

Petronas Twin Towers

Once the world's tallest, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge.

Petronas Twin Tower, Lower Ground (Concourse) Level, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Batu Caves

Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue.

Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia

Central Market

Cultural heritage site with restored art deco facade offering shopping, eateries & an outdoor stage.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dataran Merdeka

This landmark square has a 95m flagpole to mark the site of the first Malayan flag-raising.

Jln Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Menara Kuala Lumpur

One of the world's tallest, this landmark tower offers scenic city views & a revolving restaurant.

2 Jalan Punchak, Off, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Thean Hou Temple

6-tiered temple opened in 1989, featuring a prayer hall with 3 altars & ornate, colourful details.

65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The National Museum of Malaysia

Interactive museum of Malaysian culture & history from prehistoric times to the present day.

Department of Museum, Jln Damansara, Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50566 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque

Opened in 1909, this colourful, airy mosque once served as the main mosque in the city.

Jalan Tun Perak, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Istana Negara

An iconic landmark, this grand royal palace with golden domes is a popular place to take photos.

Jln Tuanku Abdul Halim, Bukit Damansara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Royal Selangor Visitor Centre

Visitor centre taking guests through the history of Royal Selangor's pewter manufacturing.

4, Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ASEAN Sculpture Garden

Landscaped garden showcasing prize-winning sculptures by artists from ASEAN member countries.

Perdana Botanical Garden, Asean Sculpture Garden, Pesiaran Sultan Salahhudin, 50480, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tugu Negara

Landmark national monument dedicated to the 11,000 lives lost during the Emergency.

Perdana Botanical Garden, Jln Parlimen, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Grand 1800s government building featuring copper domes & a large clocktower with a 1-ton bell.

Jln Raja, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

Chinese-style Taoist temple, founded in 1864, with antiques on display & fortune-telling sticks.

113A, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

National Textiles Museum

Elegant museum featuring a range of history exhibits on textiles dating back to prehistoric times.

26, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Guan Di Temple Chinatown

Longtime Taoist temple featuring a bright orange exterior & a large, bearded statue of Guandi.

168, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Brickfields

235, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

River of Life

Jalan Benteng, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall

Cantonese-style heritage building with gilded carvings, rooftop figurines & a small museum.

172, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

St Mary's Cathedral

Restored Anglican cathedral constructed in 1895 with a Henry Willis pipe organ, annex & library.

Jln Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Orchid & Hibiscus Gardens

Tropical botanical gardens with hundreds of varieties of orchid & hibiscus, the national flower.

Jalan Perdana, Taman Tasik Perdana, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

P. Ramlee Memorial House

Simple museum built in memory of Malaysian film artist P. Ramlee, featuring memorabilia & a cinema.

22, Jalan Dedap, Taman P Ramlee, 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Masjid Jamek Lookout Point @ River of Life

River of Life, Leboh Pasar Besar, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Plaza Tugu Negara

Pesiaran Sultan Salahuddin, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I Love KL Statue

Whimsical art installation with a giant red heart & letters, where passersby pose for pictures.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Memorial Tun Abdul Razak

Memorial house museum in the home of former Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak, with interactive tours.

Perdana Botanical Garden, Jalan Cenderawasih, Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial

Museum spotlighting Malaysia’s first prime minister with documents, photos, apparel & more.

Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Memorial Tun Hussein Onn

Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman (The Penghulu Abu Seman House)

Restored, traditional wooden Malay house, built in a Kedah village in the early 20th century.

Badan Warisan Malaysia, 2, Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Victoria Fountain

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Medan Pasar Clock Tower (Old Market Square Clock Tower)

11, Medan Pasar, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Palace of Perak

Cangkat Persekutuan, Bukit Persekutuan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

PETRONAS Tower 2

Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dataran Medan Pasar

Popular open plaza lined with vibrant historical edifices, offering public outdoor performances.

Medan Pasar, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Gate 2 of National Palace

Changkat Semantan, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Loke Yew's Mansion

Built over 12 years from 1892, this opulent mansion was built by a notable tin magnate.

39 Court @ Loke Mansion, No. 273A, Jalan Medan Tuanku, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Istana Negeri Sembilan

Cangkat Persekutuan, Bukit Persekutuan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Old Chartered Bank Building

National History Museum, 29, Jln Raja, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kota Darul Ehsan

Kota Darul Ehsan, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

0km Kuala Lumpur

Jln Raja, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Old High Court later the Supreme Court

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Old Kuala Lumpur River of Life Mural

River of Life, Leboh Pasar Besar, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ODEON Kuala Lumpur

Campbell Complex, G32, Jalan Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

8th Wonder of the World (Cheese)

Domino's, 42, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Old Train Station Guiding Gallery

Kampung Attap, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Habee West village

Jalan maju, Kuala Ampang, 56100 Ampang, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Plaza Masjid Jamek

9, Jalan Tun Perak, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Terowong KTMB Bukit Aman

Menara 2, Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Stadium Merdeka Gate 2

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tigerman Sticker Street Art

82, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia