5 days in Kuala Lumpur Itinerary

A holiday in Kuala Lumpur, a modern metropolis and capital of Malaysia, reveals a place where colonial influences, Asian traditions, and modern aesthetics come together in urban architecture and street layout.

Escape the urban bustle at Batu Caves and Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre. Do some cultural sightseeing at Chinatown and Jalan Alor. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kuala Lumpur: Pantai Kelanang Beach (in Banting) and Port Dickson (Muzium Tentera Darat & Tanjung Gemok Beach). And it doesn't end there: browse the different shops at Mid Valley Megamall, get a taste of the local shopping with KLCC - Bukit Bintang Pedestrian Walkway, stroll around KL Bird Park, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Maha Mariamman Temple.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Kuala Lumpur trip planner.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Kuala Lumpur can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can travel back home.