Aquaria: located in the Convention Center Basement in Kuala Lumpur city centre, Aquaria is an enormous aquarium and a fairly new attraction in the city. It features an underwater tunnel, a collection of over 5,000 exotic fish, as well as other interesting animals, plants and multimedia kiosks. Batu Caves: these famous caves are a bus ride or a 15-kilometre drive north of the city centre and have been used by Hindu priests for more than 100 years; not long after they were discovered by William Hornaday in the 1870s. The caves themselves are impressive but somewhat overrated compared with others in the region. Chinatown: like other Chinatowns, Kuala Lumpur’s bustles with noise and life and is great for strolling and taking in some atmosphere. It revolves around a cluster of shops where all sorts of bargains are available from the many stalls, while numerous eateries abound. There are also many attractions here that are a part of Kuala Lumpur’s heritage, including: the Lee Rubber building, the Old China Cafe, Kwong Siew Association, the Old Victoria Institution, the Old Post Office, the Police Sikh Temple, and Sri Maha Mariamman Temple. Jamek Mosque (Masjid Jamek): one of the oldest mosques in KL, the Jamek Mosque is a revelation among the steel and glass skyscrapers of the city and is instantly recognisable by its three elegant domes. The mosque was built in 1909 following the lines of the Mogul mosque in Northern India and is situated where the Klang and Gombak rivers converge; the general area where KL was born. Lake Gardens: located to the west of Merdeka Square, the Lake Gardens are divine and cover 92 hectares of manicured gardens. The governing British official used to reside here and there are several other attractions worth seeing including: orchid and hibiscus gardens, a walk-in aviary, a planetarium, a butterfly park, and a natty insect museum. In addition, visitors can hire boats and row on Tasik Perdana. Merdeka Square: harbours many famous city landmarks, including the world’s tallest flagpole, standing 100m. The British Union Flag was lowered here in 1957 prior to Malaysia gaining independence and so the square has special meaning for most Malaysians. Visitors can also see the Old City Hall, the Sultan Abdul Samad building, the Royal Selangor Club, and St Mary's Cathedral from here. National Zoo: the National Zoo is the best place in Malaysia to visit and learn about the indigenous animal life of the country, where hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles, and birds can be seen. Included in the zoo is a large aquarium containing many species of marine and freshwater animals. Petronas Twin Towers: the Petronas Twin Towers used to be the world’s tallest structures until Taiwan built the Taipei 101 building in its capital city. The Petronas Towers are spectacular nonetheless and the best thing is that visitors can get to see the city from the famous Skybridge (level 41-21). The Skybridge is one of the highest suspended bridges in the world and entry is free yet restricted to the first 1,200 people. Get here early. | 
