Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, Kuala Lumpur
Royal Selangor in Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s most famous brand in pewter crafting and is also globally known for its beautiful designs. At Royal Selangor Pewter Factory and Visitor Centre, visitors can witness first-hand the work of art that is pewter crafting, as well as learn about the company’s rich history and the spectacular works of art. […]
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
The Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a showcase of Kuala Lumpur history, culture, arts, architecture, heritage and life through photos. The gallery itself is located at a heritage building, the 115-year old Government Printing Office designed by the famed architect A.C Norman, based on the neo-Renaissance style that is representative of most colonial buildings during […]
Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, Kuala Lumpur
Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman in Kuala Lumpur is the heritage home of a Chief Villager, named Abu Seman, who purchased the original building from a notable Malay figure Tok Taib. The house that was of a typical Malay traditional abode was abandoned after Abu Seman’s son, the late Ibrahim Abu Seman. In 1995, the Malaysian […]
Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Masjid India is just a short stretch of road about 350 metres in length, located in the bustling Kuala Lumpur city centre. This is one of the oldest parts of Kuala Lumpur, built more than a century ago by Indian labourers brought into what was known as Malaya back then by the British colonists. […]
National Textile Museum, Kuala Lumpur
The National Textile Museum in Kuala Lumpur is aptly located in the heritage building, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, which was designed by the famous British architect A.C. Norman. The museum houses a collection of 486 textile material, displaying the richness of Malaysian diversity as well as historical development of textiles in Malaysia. The museum is […]
Little India, Kuala Lumpur
Little India is located in Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur, and is known by that name because of the large amount of Indian residents and businesses there. The area was established in 19th century by the Chinese Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur, Yap Ah Loy, to set up a brick industry in order to supply the construction […]
Beryl’s Chocolate Kingdom, Kuala Lumpur
Beryl’s Chocolate Kingdom is one of the two outlets by Beryl’s, a famous chocolate brand. Other than the outlet in Kuala Lumpur, the other one called Beryl’s Chocolate Wonderland is located in Seri Kembangan of Selangor. Here, there is only one attraction; chocolate. Beryl’s produces a wide variety of chocolates, made from the finest selection of […]
Kampung Baru Mosque
Founder in 1924, this attractive mosque has been the focal point of the surrounding Malay community ever since. The understated structure is enlivened by bursts of colour from brightly coloured Islamic tiling. Despite the name – Kampung Baru means New Village in Malay – this is probably the most traditional area of Kuala Lumpur. The […]
Federal Territory Mosque (Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan)
The Federal Territory Mosque (Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan) is an attractive mix of different styles, from both Malaysia, and much further afield. It pays particular homage to the classic Islamic architecture of the Ottoman Empire, most notably the 16th century Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Situated on a verdant hill, it boasts 22 domes of different sizes, […]
Tourist Attractions in Kuala Lumpur
Swasana Spa @ Impiana KLCC
Aimed primarily at busy visitors, this is one of the best value of KL’s 5 star hotel spas. Swasana places particular emphasis on the sensual and healing properties of Asian spices. More than just pampering, its treatments are designed to purify and rejuvenate, as well as to help achieve bodily balance and inner serenity. Swasana […]
Hammam Spa @ Bangsar Village
The name Hammam is Turkish for a traditional communal bath house. They are similar to saunas, but rely on water, rather than ambient steam. Apart from the core bathing experience, Hammam also offers a number of other treatments, such as gommage (a rigorous exfoliating body scrub technique), massages, body polishes, and facials. There are a […]
Sompoton Spa @ Istana Hotel
Located in some of the KL’s leading hotels, Sompotan Spa aims to offer a “spa escape in the city”, for both locals and visitors. Although the various outlets share the same overall ethos, as well as the same high standards, each has its own character. In terms of treatments, Sompoton is best known for its […]
Anggun Spa @ Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur
This boutique spa located in Hotel Maya combines pampering, with holistic treatments, in private rooms. The treatments are divided into three categories: complete therapy (combinations of several treatments, with an overall theme, such as detoxing); bath and body treatments (single treatment such as full body wraps); and massage therapy (using various approaches, from healing stones […]
Tanamera Wellness Spa @ Sooka Sentral
Part of a small Malaysian chain of spas, Tanamera focuses on traditional Malay holistic treatments, rather than the more commonly seen Thai or Balinese techniques. Its overall aim is to keep alive the age old holistic methods. Tanamera offers an innovative selection of individual treatments, from body massages to facial scrubs, as well as combination […]