Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Travel guide and tips

Kuala Lumpur is every inch the Asian cyber-city. Historic temples and mosques rub shoulders with space-age towers and shopping malls; traders’ stalls are piled high with pungent durians and counterfeit DVDs; and locals sip cappuccino in wi-fi–enabled coffee shops or feast at bustling street side hawker stalls serving food from across the continent. The most striking thing about Kuala Lumpur for the visitor is its remarkable cultural diversity. Ethnic Malays, Chinese prospectors, Indian migrants and British colonials all helped carve the city out of virgin jungle, and each group has left its indelible mark. Eating, shopping and nightlife are undeniable highlights of any visit here, but don’t restrict yourself to the city – there are numerous parks and monuments nearby that make easy day trips for a break from the bustle.