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 Tanjung Gemok Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Chinatown and KLCC - Bukit Bintang Pedestrian Walkway. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kuala Lumpur: Pantai Kelanang Beach (in Banting) and Muzium Tentera Darat (in Port Dickson). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Jalan Alor, buy something for everyone on your list at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, get a taste of the local shopping with BB Park Bukit Bintang, and admire the masterpieces at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Kuala Lumpur trip itinerary maker app.

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, daytime highs in Kuala Lumpur are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.