3. Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
A spectacular tropical aviary covering 20.9 acres, the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is not only one of the world’s largest covered bird parks, but also an important research center for scientists studying the behavioral patterns of certain species that are difficult to observe in the wild. Most of the over 2,000 birds here are local species, although about 10 percent were imported from as far away as Tanzania and Europe.
The park is divided into four zones, with Zone 4 being one of the most popular because of its walk-in parrot enclosure, its flightless bird exhibit (which include the deadly Cassowary), a feeding station that allows visitors to come in direct contact with some of the birds, and a 30-foot high waterfall.
The park also houses an amphitheater for 350 people that offers bird shows and an education area with presentations to teach guests about birds, endangered species, and more.
4. Petaling Street
Kuala Lumpur’s one-street Chinatown starts behind a large arch announcing its name and extends all the way to the Chan See Shu Yuen Temple, one of Malaysia’s oldest Buddhist temples. The entire street is covered by a green roof, affectionately known by the locals as «Green Dragon»-a perfect shield from the heavy summer rains and the hot sun during the mid-afternoon hours.
Petaling Street is also a popular destination for street food, and both locals and tourists come here to grab spices, ingredients, and specialties such as salted roast duck or Hokkien mee, a Southeast Asian dish made up of noodles, fried eggs, and a mix of meats.
For those with a less adventurous stomach, there’s also plenty to buy here-from street stalls selling toys and imitation brands to a Chinese bookstore, souvenirs, and much more.
