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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia · KUL
Twin towers, hawker stalls, and jungle inside the city.
About
Kuala Lumpur (KL), officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, is the capital city and a federal territory of Malaysia. It is the most populous city in the country, covering an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) with a population of 2,111,536 as of 2026. Greater Kuala Lumpur, which itself includes the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 8.81 million people as of 2024. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in Southeast Asia, in terms of both population and economic development.
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- dining · excellent
- shopping · excellent
- architecture · good
- family friendly · good
- nightlife · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan85°F26d wet
- Feb87°F18d wet
- Mar87°F25d wet
- Apr87°F28d wet
- May87°F26d wet
- Jun86°F22d wet
- Jul86°F21d wet
- Aug86°F23d wet
- Sep86°F25d wet
- Oct86°F25d wet
- Nov85°F28d wet
- Dec84°F29d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Market Visit & Private Hands-on Cooking Class at Daun SenjaFrom $110 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Batik Bag Painting Workshop by myBatikFrom $42 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kuala Lumpur Private Tour: Petronas Twin Towers and Batu CavesFrom $155 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Elevate Your Senses: A Day of Wonders in Cameron Highlands!From $95 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Sip & Paint NightFrom $41 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Rainforest-Cascading Waterfall & Batu Cave (Private Tour)From $110 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), about 18 mi away.
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