Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Kuala Lumpur's Northern Suburbs is the huge area running north of the City Center and Tuanku Abdul Rahman's Chow Kit area. It is largely residential and industrial and will not be of particular interest to the visitor, except for the famous limestone cave temples of Batu Caves.
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Hindu priests have used these caves as temples since their discovery in 1878 by William Hornaday. Crowds of Hindus visit the caves in January/February for the spectacular Thaipusam festival, when devout Hindus skewer portable shrines to their bodies and carry them all the way from central KL. They contain a large number of beautiful and fascinating statues of the Hindu Gods. Beware of the thieving monkeys (long-tailed macaques), discarded rubbish on the steps, and bat droppings in the cave. 272 stairs lead up to the cave.
Just off to the side of the entrance to the Batu Caves is the Dark Caves. The Dark Caves is a conservation site showcasing the endemic animals and insects that live in the cave ecosystem. Times for tours depend on the number of visitors but maximum waiting time is 20 minutes. Beware the monkeys.
Indigenous Peoples Museum
A quaint museum situated on Orang Asli land that showcases the culture of the different indigenous peoples from Peninsular Malaysia. With over 3,000 artifacts that tell the history, practices and lifestyle of the many indigenous tribes who occupied Malaysia before the advent of urban society. Definitely worth the journey, especially for those interested in indigenous cultures.
Guided tours through the rainforest. Includes a canopy walk and a little museum. In 2025 the institute and forest was listed as a .
Taman Metropolitan Kepong
Located at the northern side of Kepong 6 km from Sri Hartamas, this place features a lake and is ideal for flying kites. Jogging/cycling tracks, remote control car track, football field and observation tower are among the facilities provided.
Day trip outdoor rock climbing at Batu Caves suitable for every fitness, age and gender.
Sentul West - KLPac, set up by YTL, one of Malaysia's biggest companies, is a noted centre for performing arts, notably theatre and music (it can also host film screening). It has housed many local productions and has been a supporter of local and regional independent performance artists.
Truly a local's recommendation. Noodles come with three soup options: their famous curry laksa, tom yam or qingtang (clear soup). Air-cond seating upstairs.
A conveniently located and quiet hotel. Standard rooms. Helpful and friendly staff. Unreliable internet connections.
JUSCO
Carrefour
Huge supermarket, that has everything you possibly need.
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