{"id":12468,"date":"2018-02-26T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/?p=12468"},"modified":"2024-07-09T07:56:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T07:56:09","slug":"kuala-lumpur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/kuala-lumpur\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend 3 Amazing Days in Kuala Lumpur (+video)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1202\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Merdeka-Square.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Merdeka Square with Sultan Abdul Samad Building\" class=\"wp-image-12488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Merdeka-Square.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Merdeka-Square-1280x855.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Merdeka-Square-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Merdeka-Square-480x321.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying to kill some time on my flight from New Zealand to Malaysia, I start thinking about how I want to spend the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I realise how little I know about this country, and Kuala Lumpur &#8211; my first destination &#8211; in particular. I\u2019ve seen pictures of those famous towers, the Petronas Twin Towers, and add them to my \u2018things to do\u2019 list in Evernote. But what else?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three days later I know that Kuala Lumpur has more to offer than those towers. A lot more! But not having to run through a city, desperately trying to tick a million boxes of supposedly <em>must-do\u2019s<\/em> is actually quite nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12504\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kayaraya-Cafe-Food-Truck-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Kayaraya Cafe food truck\" class=\"wp-image-12504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kayaraya-Cafe-Food-Truck-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kayaraya-Cafe-Food-Truck-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12502\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kayaraya-Cafe-Food-Truck-Girls-Green-Tea-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Kayaraya Cafe food truck\" class=\"wp-image-12502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kayaraya-Cafe-Food-Truck-Girls-Green-Tea-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kayaraya-Cafe-Food-Truck-Girls-Green-Tea-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, \u2018running\u2019 in Kuala Lumpur is not really an option. Why? The humidity. It\u2019s also warm, but because of the extreme (at least for me) humidity, you don\u2019t want to be outside for too long. And even though the distances would often be considered walking distances in any other city, in Kuala Lumpur you\u2019ll want to take a taxi, Uber or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/ph\/transport\/car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrabCar<\/a> (works like Uber, but you know what it will cost before you get in the car and can pay with cash).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s something I really have to get used to. I often fail to take my own advice, arriving all sweaty and exhausted when I thought it would be nice to go for \u2018a little walk\u2019. Trust me, don\u2019t do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I didn\u2019t plan much for this trip and ended up having an amazing time. But in case you are looking for some recommendations, this is how I spent 3 days in Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video: Kuala Lumpur in 3 Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KUALA LUMPUR in 3 DAYS: Amazing Things to Do, See &amp; Eat\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o-myc2ucEro?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12503\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Street-Signs-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Traffic signs \" class=\"wp-image-12503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Street-Signs-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Street-Signs-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12498\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Tower-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower\" class=\"wp-image-12498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Tower-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Tower-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Petronas Twin Towers are the most famous landmark in Kuala Lumpur. But if you\u2019re looking for a nice viewpoint to see the city <em>with<\/em>\u00a0the Petronas Towers, you need to go up the <a href=\"https:\/\/kltower.com.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12501\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Tower-Viewpoint-Petronas-Towers-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Skyline with the Petronas Towers from the Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower\" class=\"wp-image-12501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Tower-Viewpoint-Petronas-Towers-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Tower-Viewpoint-Petronas-Towers-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12500\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Tower-Viewpoint-Sky-Deck-Glass-Box-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower Glass Sky Box\" class=\"wp-image-12500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Tower-Viewpoint-Sky-Deck-Glass-Box-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Menara-Kuala-Lumpur-Tower-Viewpoint-Sky-Deck-Glass-Box-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And for an extra adrenaline rush take a picture in the glass sky box, with a glass floor extending out from the sky deck. I did it, but just writing this down makes my palms all sweaty again. Unfortunately the pictures I took in the box aren\u2019t amazing because I wanted to get out as soon as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/pbsRZtjHZ3T2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jalan P Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forest Eco Park Canopy Walkway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12497\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Forest-Eco-park-Canopy-Walkway-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - KL Forest Eco Park Canopy Walk\" class=\"wp-image-12497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Forest-Eco-park-Canopy-Walkway-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Forest-Eco-park-Canopy-Walkway-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12499\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Forest-Eco-park-Canopy-Walkway-girls-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - KL Forest Eco Park Canopy Walk\" class=\"wp-image-12499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Forest-Eco-park-Canopy-Walkway-girls-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Forest-Eco-park-Canopy-Walkway-girls-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as I like the feeling of my feet touching the ground, I&#8217;m not able to enjoy it for very long. For my next stop, which is right next door, I have to climb up again for a canopy walk in the KL Forest Eco Park. A tropical forest in the middle of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/v6zUymqEf6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50250 Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit a Malaysian Wet Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12494\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-Onions-Old-Man-Hands-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Visit TTDI Wet Market, Man selling onions\" class=\"wp-image-12494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-Onions-Old-Man-Hands-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-Onions-Old-Man-Hands-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12495\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Visit TTDI Wet Market\" class=\"wp-image-12495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing I\u2019m looking forward to in Malaysia, it\u2019s the food. Whenever someone is talking about their visit to Malaysia, you\u2019ll always hear how great the food is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about Malaysian food, I decide to sign up for a cooking class with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lazatcooking.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LaZat<\/a>. It\u2019s not in the city centre but they can pick you up from your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12493\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-Salted-Egg-Black-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Visit TTDI Wet Market, Salted Egg\" class=\"wp-image-12493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-Salted-Egg-Black-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-Salted-Egg-Black-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12496\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-Eggs-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Visit TTDI Wet Market, Man selling eggs\" class=\"wp-image-12496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-Eggs-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Visit-Market-Eggs-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We meet at the TTDI Wet Market to learn more about the ingredients we\u2019ll be cooking with. I always enjoy visiting markets when I travel, but having someone with you to explain what you\u2019re looking at is even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Malaysian Cooking Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12491\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-House-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysian Cooking Class with LaZat\" class=\"wp-image-12491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-House-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-House-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12490\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-Sign-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysian Cooking Class with LaZat\" class=\"wp-image-12490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-Sign-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-Sign-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then it\u2019s time to do some cooking! We arrive at a 130 year old wooden house in a jungle, surrounded by tall trees. What a difference from the Kuala Lumpur I&#8217;ve experienced so far!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12492\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-Otak-Otak-Banana-Leaves-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysian Cooking Class with LaZat, Otak-Otak\" class=\"wp-image-12492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-Otak-Otak-Banana-Leaves-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-Otak-Otak-Banana-Leaves-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12489\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-chicken-Curry-Roti-Jala-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysian Cooking Class with LaZat, chicken curry and roti jala\" class=\"wp-image-12489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-chicken-Curry-Roti-Jala-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Cooking-Class-LaZat-chicken-Curry-Roti-Jala-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Malaysia you see many influences from Chinese and Indian cultures, and this is also being reflected in Malaysian food. We&#8217;re preparing a <em>Malay Nyonya<\/em> menu which comes from the marriages between the Chinese and the Malay, and where &#8216;<em>nyonya&#8217;<\/em>&nbsp;refers to the female descendants or in this case &#8216;grandmother&#8217;s recipes&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I learn how to make four Malaysian dishes and what I&#8217;ve been doing wrong all this time when trying to make a curry myself (patience, patience and don&#8217;t stir all the time). It&#8217;s delicious and I can&#8217;t wait to try the recipes again when I get home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merdeka Square<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12505\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Merdeka-Square-Petronas-Towers-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Merdeka Square and Sultan Abdul Samad Building\" class=\"wp-image-12505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Merdeka-Square-Petronas-Towers-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Merdeka-Square-Petronas-Towers-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12487\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-I-Love-KL-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - I Love Kuala Lumpur, City Gallery\" class=\"wp-image-12487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-I-Love-KL-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-I-Love-KL-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the city I visit Merdeka Square. This is where Malaysia declared its independence in 1957, but other than the historic relevance the square itself is not that impressive. Besides that giant flagpole with the Malaysian flag. But it&#8217;s what&#8217;s around the square that makes it worth visiting. Walk around it and you see the beautiful Sultan Abdul Samad Building and on the other side several heritage buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sri Mahamariamman Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12486\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Sri-Mahamariammam-temple-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Sri Sri Mahamariamman Temple\" class=\"wp-image-12486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Sri-Mahamariammam-temple-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Sri-Mahamariammam-temple-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12485\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Sri-Mahamariammam-temple-Women-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Sri Sri Mahamariamman Temple\" class=\"wp-image-12485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Sri-Mahamariammam-temple-Women-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Sri-Mahamariammam-temple-Women-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Merdeka Square I walk in about ten minutes to the Sri Mahamariamman Temple (try saying that 10 times). A beautiful Hindu temple in Chinatown, and the oldest in Malaysia (founded in 1873).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple is free to visit, but for one Malaysian ringgit (\u00b1 \u20ac0,20) someone looks after your shoes and gives you a sari to cover your legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PULP by Papa Palheta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12484\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Pulp by Papa Palheta Coffee in Kuala Lumpur\" class=\"wp-image-12484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12481\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-Interior-Customers-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Pulp by Papa Palheta Coffee in Kuala Lumpur\" class=\"wp-image-12481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-Interior-Customers-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-Interior-Customers-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>PULP by Papa Palheta&nbsp;is a recommendation from my friend and coffee expert&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mondomulia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giulia<\/a>, and it\u2019s where I first discover that Kuala Lumpur doesn\u2019t only do food, but also coffee really well. Papa Palheta&nbsp;is originally from Singapore (I visited their <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/ultimate-guide-singapore\/\">coffee bar in Singapore<\/a>) and my next tip, Kopenhagen Coffee is &#8211; as the name suggests &#8211; also not typical Malaysian, but who cares. This is their flagship store in Malaysia and it looks great and so is the coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12482\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-Interior-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Pulp by Papa Palheta Coffee in Kuala Lumpur\" class=\"wp-image-12482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-Interior-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-Interior-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12483\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-Sign-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Pulp by Papa Palheta Coffee in Kuala Lumpur\" class=\"wp-image-12483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-Sign-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Coffee-Pulp-by-Papa-Palheta-Sign-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately it&#8217;s not very central, but since I&#8217;m now taking an Uber to go everywhere it doesn&#8217;t really matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4DNA3TLauH62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kopenhagen Coffee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12480\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Table-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Kopenhagen Coffee\" class=\"wp-image-12480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Table-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Table-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12477\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Girl-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Kopenhagen Coffee\" class=\"wp-image-12477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Girl-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Girl-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also worth a little detour is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kopenhagencoffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kopenhagen Coffee<\/a>. If you like bright Scandinavian interiors, this is the place for you. The coffee must be really good here, but since I&#8217;ve already had enough caffeine today, I opt for tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12479\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Interior-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Kopenhagen Coffee\" class=\"wp-image-12479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Interior-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Interior-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12478\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Food-Tea-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Kopenhagen Coffee\" class=\"wp-image-12478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Food-Tea-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Kopenhagen-Coffee-Food-Tea-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I almost go for the standard green or earl grey tea, but they are very convincing that I have to try the Normann Copenhagen chai tea. And they&#8217;re right, I can&#8217;t get enough of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/V2JEJwmm3qD2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7, Jalan Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Islamic Arts Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12476\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Islamic-Arts-Museum-Inside-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Islamic Arts Museum\" class=\"wp-image-12476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Islamic-Arts-Museum-Inside-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Islamic-Arts-Museum-Inside-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12475\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Islamic-Arts-Museum-Outside-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Islamic Arts Museum\" class=\"wp-image-12475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Islamic-Arts-Museum-Outside-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Islamic-Arts-Museum-Outside-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like I realised I didn\u2019t know much about Malaysia before this trip, the same goes for Islamic arts. There\u2019s no better place to change this than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamm.org.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Islamic Arts Museum<\/a>, the largest of its kind in South East Asia. It\u2019s a beautiful museum, both the building and the collection and I really enjoy my visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the street is the National Mosque which I would love to visit as well. Unfortunately I miss the visiting hours for non-muslim tourists, which is 3 times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ACiioiCHU6s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old KL Train Station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12474\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Old-Train-Station-Road-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Old KL Train Station\" class=\"wp-image-12474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Old-Train-Station-Road-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Old-Train-Station-Road-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12473\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Old-Train-Station-Motorcycle-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Old KL Train Station\" class=\"wp-image-12473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Old-Train-Station-Motorcycle-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Old-Train-Station-Motorcycle-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The old white colonial train station is not a typical place to visit, but it&#8217;s such an impressive Moorish-style building. To go in you need a ticket for the KTM Komuter train, which is the only one that still stops here. But you can also look through the windows and see some of the old rooms that are no longer in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KLCC Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12472\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-KLCC-Park-Fountains-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - KLCC Park\" class=\"wp-image-12472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-KLCC-Park-Fountains-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-KLCC-Park-Fountains-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"12471\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Towers-KLCC-Park-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Petronas Twin Towers from KLCC Park\" class=\"wp-image-12471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Towers-KLCC-Park-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Towers-KLCC-Park-480x719.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 684px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Where do you go to take a photo of the Petronas Twin Towers? The first option is the Menara Tower that I mentioned before. But for a more close-up shot go to KLCC Park. They\u2019ve even placed some signs from where you can get the best angle for your shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Petronas Twin Towers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Twin-Towers-Observation-Deck-View.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Petronas Twin Towers\" class=\"wp-image-12470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Twin-Towers-Observation-Deck-View.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Twin-Towers-Observation-Deck-View-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Twin-Towers-Observation-Deck-View-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Twin-Towers-Observation-Deck-View-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I end my trip with the first item on my list of things to do in Kuala Lumpur: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petronastwintowers.com.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petronas Twin Towers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1004\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Twin-Towers-Night.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Petronas Twin Towers\" class=\"wp-image-12469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Twin-Towers-Night.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Twin-Towers-Night-1280x714.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Twin-Towers-Night-980x547.jpg 980w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Twin-Towers-Night-480x268.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One tip for if you would like to see the sun go down from the obervation deck: <a href=\"https:\/\/eticket.petronastwintowers.com.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book your ticket online<\/a> for one time slot earlier. I was originally disappointed that all the tickets around sunset were sold out. But since you&#8217;re first making a stop at the Sky Bridge, by the time you arrive at the Observation Deck, you&#8217;re just in time to see the colors of the sky change.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s probably the most touristy thing to do in Kuala Lumpur, but also a great way to end your time here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur: Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about Kuala Lumpur? How affordable 5-star hotels are. Not that I was necessarily looking for one, but the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/my\/fraser-residence-kuala-lumpur.html?aid=1230219&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur<\/a> just looked too good to ignore. My room is actually a spacious apartment with a separate living room and kitchen. But then an apartment with all the hotel facilities you need and expect from a 5-star hotel. So nice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/my\/fraser-residence-kuala-lumpur.en.html?aid=1230219&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Book your stay<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12522\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Towers-Pinterest.jpg\" alt=\"How to spend 3 amazing days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Towers-Pinterest.jpg 500w, https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kuala-Lumpur-Malaysia-Things-to-Do-Petronas-Towers-Pinterest-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" \/><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to kill some time on my flight from New Zealand to Malaysia, I start thinking about how I want to spend the coming days. And I realise how little I know about this country, and Kuala Lumpur &#8211; my first destination &#8211; in particular. I\u2019ve seen pictures of those famous towers, the Petronas Twin [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12470,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24,54,33,108],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city-trip","category-asia","category-city-guide","category-malaysia"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12468"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12468\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12470"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanpixxels.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}