Kuala Lumpur is a potpouri of diverse cultures with Malays, Chinese and Indians. The colonial landmarks are Sultan Abdul Samad Building, St Mary's Cathedral, Jamek Mosque are British architectural marvels. We got our Independence from the British on 31 August 1957. Design are usually Moorish or Tudor styled and come under a heritage trust. Places of visit would be National Monument, National Mosque, Old Railway Station, Abdul Samad Building, Masjid Jamek, Little India and Bustling Chinatown.
^ Visit Iconic Batu Caves and climb 272 steps into the temple of Hindu Deity honored during Hindu festival of "Thaipusam".
^ Photo shoot of Twin Towers.. Complimentary Banana Leaf Lunch
^ Live Commentary by English speaking Guide .
^ Complimentary Banana Leaf Lunch (eat with fingers)
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Batu Caves Tour
✔ Visit a Pewter and Batik Factory to see how exquisite handcrafted designs are made from tin, copper.
✔ Visit bustling Chinatown and Colorful Litle India.
✔ Lunch
✔ Twin Towers and KL Tower - photo shoots
✔ Independent Square comprises of Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Jamek Mosque, St Mary's Cathedral .
✖ Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel VGO
Additional Info: Pick up time 8am from your Kuala Lumpur hotel only.
Please give us name, address and telephone number of the hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
The above details are mandatory.
Itinerary
1
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre
Tin is mined in Malaysia and Pewter is a combination of tin, copper and antimony to make exclusive handicrafts, A guided factory tour awaits you and all items are hand crafted. This is school of hard knocks.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Batu Caves
Visit the iconic and colorful Batu Caves and climb 272 steps into the temple of Hindu Deity who is honored during Thaipusam every year. Its during this time that devotees who have gotten their vows fulfilled, come by to pay homage and thanksgiving. Usually the crowd swells to nearly 1 million with people coming from afar during the Thaipusam festival every year in January or February. The 140 feet Statue of a Deity is mesmerizing.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
This area is iconic in that it has the most beautiful buildings of Moorish and Tudor styled architecture built by the British. A Much photographed place. It is here that Malaysia got her Independence on 31 August 1957 from the British. St Mary's Anglican Church has the Queen of England as its Patron and the Clubhouse is a relaxation club for the elites.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Little India Brickfields
This place is specially designated for the Indian Community with Indian restaurants and shops selling mainly traditional Indian goods as in sarees, Bollywood music, flowers, local Indian delicacies and sweets. Photo shoots. Complimentary Banana Leaf lunch.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Jamek Mosque
The Jamek Mosque is also an iconic landmark and the oldest. It was built by the British with Mughal, Islamic and Moorish design architecture. It is here that Kuala Lumpur got her name at the confluence of 2 rivers - the Gombak and Klang Rivers. Kuala is estuary and Lumpur is Mud.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Petaling Street Market
A drive past a bustling and colorful Petaling Street better known as Chinatown selling a variety of items from fashion clothings to electronics to exotic foods. Pre war houses and beautiful temples and sprawling flea markets. You could get your fake Rolex watches and T shirts of all brands faked.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• We need : 01 Full names of all guests and their ages. 02. Passport or ID Number for Forestry registration.
• Mobile contact number of lead guest with country code and have the phone switched on.
• Country of origin
