5. Merdeka Square
Once the cricket green of the local Selangor Club, this massive open park square is now a popular spot for rallies, public events, and the National Day Parade. A 100-meter-tall flagpole commemorates the raising of the first Malayan flag here in 1957.
The city’s most famous historical colonial buildings line up the streets around the square-and many are open to visitors or make for beautiful photo backgrounds. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building, heavily influenced by Moorish style, houses the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Culture of Malaysia, while the nearby Kuala Lumpur City Gallery tells the story of the city through miniature models and innovative exhibits.
You’ll also find a Victorian-era fountain here, where people often congregate to relax, as well as St. Mary’s Church, one of Malaysia oldest churches. The National Textile Museum, home to displays of traditional costumes and batik, is just a few steps away.
6. Sunway Lagoon Theme Park
Located a 45-minute drive outside Kuala Lumpur, this multi-themed amusement park offers almost 100 different rides and attractions spread over 88 acres.
While Sunway started as a water park, it now also includes five additional zones: an Amusement Park (with rollercoasters, carousels and other rides); a Wildlife Park, a Scream Park with a massive haunted house; an Extreme Park (where you’ll find ATV rides, bungee jumping, and paintball); and an area known as Nickelodeon’s Lost Lagoon, which is specially designed for the younger visitors.
The park can be easily accessed via public transportation, and it offers a number of festivals throughout the year, including the very popular Nights of Fright during the entire month of October.
