Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s capital and a major urban centre, with a population of 8,621,724. It is an inland city in the tropical part of the country, so expect warm, humid conditions through the year.
Most international visitors arrive via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), while Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) also serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Kuala Lumpur, so the city is better treated as an inland base than a beach destination.
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Weather in Kuala Lumpur
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Know before you go
Pays in MYR
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +60
Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread in Malaysia as it is in some Western countries, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Service charges are often included in restaurant and hotel bills.
Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur
Jan
30°27Feb
32°21Mar
32°25Apr
32°28May
32°26Jun
32°19Jul
33°16Aug
32°25Sep
32°24Oct
31°24Nov
31°28Dec
31°28Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Kuala Lumpur
PETRONAS Twin Towers
monument
3.5 km
KL Tower
monument
2.3 km
Merdeka 118
monument
1.6 km
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
art museum
0.5 km
Planetarium Negara
art museum
1 km
國家英雄紀念碑
monument
1.2 km
Masjid Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq
muslim place of worship
2 km
Museum of Asian Art
art museum
4.4 km
Getting there
Kuala Lumpur International Airport · 44 km
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport · 14.3 km
Frequently asked Questions
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