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Places to visit in Kuala Lumpur with Kids & Family

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Top 10 places to visit in Kuala Lumpur

Best 10 Places To Visit With Kids In Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia. It is also the biggest city in the country and has a population of approximately two million people. It is one of the fastest growing economies in South East Asia. Kuala Lumpur is the major city of Malaysia and showcases the cultural, economic, and financial strength of the country. Kuala Lumpur has seen an incredible development in the past decades. The Petronas Twin Towers not only representKuala Lumpur butentire Malaysia ata global level and are one of the most significant magnetic forcesto attract tourists.

It is one of the highest visited cities in the world and ranks seven to be precise. It also has the world’s three biggest shopping malls. Getting around the city is not a fuss because of its efficient public transport system which includes Mass Rapid Transit, Light Metro, Monorail, Commuter Rail, Airport Rail Link, andraised Bus Rapid Transit. It has one of the best standards of living in Asia as well as on a global scale. It is because of the simple reason that it has world-class healthcare facilities, affordable living costs, safety quotient, and English is spoken extensively.

The best 10 places to visit with kids in Kuala Lumpur are:

  1. Petronas Towers

 

This is the world’s tallest twin skyscraper and can’t be captured in a single photo due to its vast size. You have to lie down and get a bit far to take a decent picture. The towers hang at an altitude of 1,483 feet which is just bonkers. The children can enjoy the view from the sky bridge which connects the two towers.

 

  1. Genting Highlands

 

It is a hill resort at an elevation of 6,118 feet. One can reach this hilly getaway in an hour by car or through the cable car also known as Genting Skyway which is 3.38 kilometers long. Kids will relish the gondola ride along with the world-class game center and theme park. It also has a huge casino and the world’s biggest hotel with 7,351 rooms.

 

  1. Batu Caves

 

Batu Caves consist of many caves on a limestone hill with temples inside them. There is a massive Murugan Statue at the entrance of the premises. It is a holy Hindu Temple devoted to Lord Murugan. There are six sacred places in India and four others in Malaysia for Hindus. The caves are situated at a rise of 150 meters and are supposed to be climbed by acountless number of stairs which will catch the fancy of kids.

 

  1. Kuala Lumpur Tower

 

The Kuala Lumpur Tower is 1,381 feet high and is theseventh largest free-standing tower in the world. Tourists can visit the top of the tower to get a splendid view of the entire city. They can also indulge in a feast at the revolving restaurant on top of the tower. Races are heldthere where individuals run to get to the top through the stairs. Sounds fascinating, right?

 

  1. Kuala Lumpur City Center

 

Thisis known for its high-end shopping malls which consist of Suria KLCC and Avenue K. There are also four hotel properties within the complex. It is located at the foot of the twin towers and is spread in one hundred acres. Children can also delight in the public park with small rides.

 

  1. Merdeka Square

 

It is also known as Independence Square and is a green area which was used as a cricket field. The flagpole is a 300 feet tall building and is located near the southern part of the square. Every year, the National Day Parade is organized in the square. One can also appreciate the Sultan Abdul Samad Building which is of great historical importance.

 

  1. Aquaria KLCC

 

This is an aquarium located in the Kuala Lumpur City Center. It is spread across two stories and 300 feet under the ground. It houses more than 250 different species of aquatic life and a total number of 5,000 water animals which are sourced from in and around Malaysia and all over the world. Children will enjoy the underwater tunnel with sharks and other creatures.

 

  1. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

 

This park is spread in an area of twenty-one acres,and two hundred thousand souls visit this every year. Children can have a look at more than 200 bird species, taking the totalnumber to around 3,000. The birds are both local and imported from abroad. Children can learn a lot about the habitat of birds and the rich flora and fauna.

 

  1. National Mosque of Malaysia

 

This is one of the most aesthetically beautiful mosques in the world and is spread across 13 acres of gardens. It can house 15,000 people at once. It raises to a height of 240 feet above theground. This is a place of high cultural and religious significance,and tourists come from all over the world to experience the same.

 

  1. KLCC Park

 

This is a park in the vicinity of the Petronas Tower and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre rendering the area with much-needed greenery and open space. It extends in an area of twenty hectares where kids can roam in freedom. There isa human-made lake in addition to a twenty-eight-meterhigh fountain in the middle of the park. Children can admire the fountain dance in thenight when it is all lit up with lights and music. The water can fire up to 300 feet into the sky from the fountains.

 

  1. Thean Hou Temple

 

It is a Chinese Temple located on 1.67 acres of land area. Its architecture which reflects both modernity and traditional design elements have rendered it a place of great touristic value. Chinese New Year celebrations take place in this temple as well. Children can use fortune telling services of the temple. Martial arts classes are also organized inside the temple.

 

  1. Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park

 

It is a famous tourist site in Kuala Lumpur and is a butterfly zoo. One can spot many local and foreign species of butterflies. Kids will love being surrounded by over 5,000 butterflies and lush green plants. Children can gain some knowledge about butterflies from the exhibition area and can also take away a souvenir with them.

 

  1. Sultan Abdul Samad Building

 

This building is of relative importance politically to the country. It now houses the office space of the Ministry of Information, Ministry of Communications, and Culture of Malaysia. Kids can stare at a 41-meter high clock tower which strikes a bell atinconsistent periods.

 

  1. National Museum

 

The museum gives an insight of the history of South East Asia along with the rich culture of Malaysia. Children can gaze at the traditional costumes, weapons, musical instruments, artifacts, flora,and fauna. There isa National Sports Gallery and National History Gallery within the premises of the National Museum.

 

  1. Petrosains, The Discovery Centre

 

It is a science museum catered to children to make them learn and gain knowledge about the subjects of science in a fun and exciting way. Children can also visit a café and a gift shop to take home the memories. Kids can indulge in the science shows which are both informative and entertaining.

 

  1. Sunway Lagoon

 

Sunway Lagoon is a theme and amusement park in Kuala Lumpur. This is a heaven for kids and must be visited if you are traveling with your kids. There is a water park, scream park, amusement park, extreme park, wildlife park, and Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon. An overdose of fun is guaranteed once you enter the gates of this holy shrine.

 

  1. National Zoo of Malaysia

 

This is a massive zoo spread over 110 acres of land and was opened by the first Prime Minister of Malaysia in the year 1963. It records almost one million visitors each year and has around 459 species of animals. The zoo works towards spreading education to kids in the form of school visits.

 

  1. Perdana Botanical Gardens

 

It is also known as the Lake Gardens and is spread in an area of 92 hectares of land. This is an urban park to get away from the busy life of the city. Tourists can look out for Deer Park, Orchid Garden,and other attractions.

  1. Bukit Bintang

This area is the heart and soul of the city with a raging nightlife, shopping centers, and cafés all around. There is also Malaysia’s biggest indoor theme park which has rides for children and adults.

 

  1. Istana Budaya

 

It is a one of a kind theatre in Kuala Lumpur with different kinds of theatres like musical, classical, and opera. The local and international artists take part in the performances,andit is very engaging.

Hence, Kuala Lumpur is a jack of all trades, i.e.,everyone can find something of their interests here. It is a place like no other and must be visited at least once in a life and should be traveled with your kids.

Happy holidays,kids!

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