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A Long Weekend In Kuala Lumpur With The Family

Clare Fisher • Apr 28, 2018

One of the first things we saw in KL was a monkey dressed in toddlers clothing, jumping up and down on the back of a moving scooter and it pretty much sums up, this busy and vibrant city right in the middle of a tropical setting. It's not so long ago that tigers and other beasts of the jungle prowled the outskirts of KL and wildlife is still very much present.


Batu Caves

Batu Caves, just a short drive from the city centre, is popular with tourists who visit to take in the beautiful temples, wildlife and culture, climbing over 200 steps right to the top of one of one it’s caves. At the top you can also receive a blessing for a small donation and check out the beautiful Hindu shrines and dramatic cave interior. Make sure you have any food or drink you want to hold on to, packed away tightly as the cheeky monkeys might steal it, right from your backpack!

Fireflies

Kuala Selangor, only an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, is popular with both locals and tourists. The small fishing village is renowned for having what is said to be one of the biggest firefly colonies in the world. You can see these glistening on a boat tour through Selangor River that runs through the village. These are seen during the evening/night so you need to plan ahead for your trip.

Petronas Towers And Light Show

In the city centre itself you have the famous Petronas Towers and KL tower. Both are breathtaking in the day, but at night they literally light up the city! At 8pm there is a beautiful fountain, light, symphony show within the grounds of the towers. It is quite something and if you have a few days in KL, it would be a shame to miss this!


We Recommend

We stay at the Dorsett Hotel. It is newly renovated, amazing value and very central. It is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, a stone's throw away from Malaysia's finest shopping malls, eateries, tourist and entertainment spots. The KL Convention Centre and Petronas Twin Towers are also within walking distance through an air-conditioned link bridge. When you’ve finished sightseeing, you can take a dip and cool off in the Dorsett outdoor pool.


Alternatively, if you are looking for self catering accommodation, check out Dorsett Residences just next door. Not only are these great value but it has it the most incredible rooftop infinity pool with a stunning view of the towers and a children’s play area!

Places To Eat

Although you can find the famous stinky fruit ‘durian’ throughout Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur was the place we first tried this unusual tropical fruit. Malaysian durian is known to be the best in the world but it is a bit like Marmite, you either love it or hate it. A great place to give it a go is ‘Jalan Alor’, a unique food destination in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The whole character of the city changes when you step onto the street. Gone are the modern shopping malls which are replaced with something of the past age. During the day, there is not much activity but when the sun goes down, the street will be hustling and bustling with activity.



Another great place to chow down if you’re looking for some home comforts is ‘Gravy Baby’, just a short walk from the towers. Famous for pies and cocktails, this place really delivers on atmosphere, decor, service and taste! Serving traditional British food, cooked just like mum makes it, including a Roast dinner if you’re lucky enough to be in town on a Sunday!


If you’ve taken our advice and stayed at the Dorsett Hotel you definitely want to check out Checkers Cafe, their all day dining facility. Serving brilliant local and international food, they also have crazy deals on what I can only describe as A LA CARTE food, so take a look at those while you’re there!

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