Experience a diverse mix of cultures that make Kuala Lumpur the exciting and versatile city that it is and peek into its intricate and exciting past. On this tour, you will get to visit one of the largest and oldest Buddhist temples in Malaysia, the oldest Hindu Temple in Kuala Lumpur as well as the city's oldest Taoist temple, Sin Sze Si Ya Temple. Swing by the Kuala Lumpur Central Market.
-Great Overview, Perfect For First Time Visitors
-Includes door-to-door hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
-A professional driver will navigate but a guide isn’t included
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ English-Speaking Driver
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Tour Guide
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel City Bukit Bintang
2. Golden Crown Suites at Platinum KLCC Kuala Lumpur
3. Sleeping Lion Suites
4. D Loft Hotel
5. Radisson Apartment At Berjaya Times Square
6. Marmaid Suite at Barjaya time square
7. Midaris Hotel by Glex
8. Sunway Sanctuary (Seniors Hotel & Residences)
9. The Quay Hotel Bukit Bintang
10. Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Centre, an IHG hotel
11. Raissa Boutique Hotel
12. Opus Residence Merdeka
13. Marhaban Service Suite @ Times Square KL
14. OYO 119 GDS Hotel
15. Sky Suites By iHost Global
16. Popular Suites At Times Square
17. Corona Inn
18. BIG M Hotel
19. IDEAS Kuala Lumpur
20. Dynasty Hotel
Additional Info: Pick-up from any Hotels / Apartments / Residence in Kuala Lumpur City
Itinerary
1
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
This stunning Hindu temple is one of the oldest and magnificient 22-metre-high gate tower and portico are adorned with intricately carved images of Hindu deities. Located within are the deities of the Hindu goddess Maha Mariamman embellished with gold and precious stones. Take in the sights and sounds from peddlers selling strings of jasmine garlands to aromatic incense filling the air.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Thean Hou Temple
Thean Hou Temple is not old, having been built between 1981 and 1987. Up close, you can tell that underneath the traditional ornate decorative facade it is a modern structure. The temple is certainly large, spreading over six tiers. It is managed by Malaysia's Hainanese community who descended from sea-faring fisher folk from the island of Hainan, China.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Jamek Mosque
Jamek Mosque, officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque, is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River and may be accessed via Jalan Tun Perak. The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback, and built in 1909.
The mosque was built on the first Malay burial ground in the city. Before the national mosque, Masjid Negara, was opened in 1965, Masjid Jamek served as Kuala Lumpur's main mosque. The mosque has a Moorish architecture.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
This is the oldest Taoist temple in the city with a history dating back to 1864. The temple features an ornate interior and elaborate roof ridges. Sin Sze Si Ya Temple pays tribute to the deities of Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya. Sin Sze Si Ya Temple occupies a rather unusual position and angle.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
The iconic Sultan Abdul Samad building is located in front of Dataran Merdeka. This historical building houses the Supreme and High Courts. The building with unique Moorish designs and clock tower is widely photographed by visitors to the city centre.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
Chan See Shu Yuen Temple
It is one of the oldest and largest Buddhist temples in Malaysia. It was built between 1897 and 1906. The different pavilions are symmetrically arranged and are decorated with brightly colored paintings and wooden bas-reliefs. The roofs are covered with very elaborate ceramic tiles, wavy gables and friezes in ceramic green and blue, very beautifully carved, representing mythological scenes. The corners are decorated with beautiful blue ceramic vases.
At the entrance are the guardians of the temple, a man and a woman. The temple was mainly built for an association of clans: the Chan, the Chen and the Tan. On the central altar are the statues of the three founders of the clans, and on both sides, pictures represent the deceased members of their families. Paintings depicting warriors fighting lions, dragons and mythical creatures frame the main altar. The temple is both a sanctuary and a community center.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
