EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Experience Kuala Lumpur’s rich history on this comprehensive guided tour. Kuala Lumpur’s Heritage Trails pairs history with captivating scenery. Visit the Chan See Shu-Yuen Temple for a Buddhist view. See Hindu architecture at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. For further inspiration, you’ll see the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Batu Caves. This Kuala Lumpur tour is ideal for families, photographers, and anyone searching for an enlightening cultural experience for a low price.
Your tour begins by visiting the Chan See Shu-Yuen Temple, one of the most spectacular clan houses in Malaysia’s Chinatown. Serving as both a shrine and community center, this beautifully designed building is one of Malaysia’s largest and oldest surviving Buddhist temples. Another notable structure is the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Malaysia’s oldest functioning Hindu temple. There’s also the Jamek Mosque, one of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest mosques. These historic landmarks showcase stunning architecture that captures the city’s rich past.
Moving along, you’ll find the breathtaking Royal Palace, a true photographer’s delight. Royal guards in uniform man the main gate, surrounded by lush green lawns and beautiful ponds. Make sure to photograph memorable shots of the official residence of Malaysia’s head of state. Another highlight on this tour is the National Monument, a striking bronze sculpture commemorating those who died in Malaysia’s struggle for freedom during World War II.
The next part of your tour takes you to the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Batu Caves. The railway station is notable for its picturesque architecture, adopting a mixture of Eastern and Western designs. The Batu Caves are home to an interesting limestone hill around an ornate series of caves and cave temples. The entrance to the shrine is sure to impress, housing a massive gold-colored statue in front of the cave’s 272-step stairway. Noted for its beautiful images of deities and murals depicting scenes of the Hindu Scriptures, the Batu Caves is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India.
The last stops on your tour are the Selangor Factory and Changkat Bukit Bintang. The Selangor Pewter Factory is a world-renowned establishment famous for its pewter artistry and quality. The visitor’s center here offers exclusive insights into the factory’s intricate craftsmanship. Check out the workshop where guests are taught to create their own name-stamped pewter dishes. Changkat Bukit Bintang is a lively scenic avenue where old houses have been transformed into Kuala Lumpur’s most popular bars and restaurants. This trendy location is ideal to stop for lunch (additional cost), people watch and take photographs. After the tour, you will enjoy complimentary travel back to your port.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
