Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country. Along with the many indigenous cultures, substantial influences from Chinese, Indian, Persian, Arabic, and British cultures have taken place.
  • Malaysia shares land borders with Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei, and is linked to Singapore by a causeway and bridge.
  • Malaysia is made up of two main landmasses, Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo, they are separated by the South China Sea.
  • The official language of Malaysia is Malaysian. English remains a widely used second language, and there are also many other indigenous languages spoken.
  • The largest city and capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

Sightseeing

Petronas Towers
Iconic skyscrapers towering 88 floors
Once the world’s tallest, these 88-story towers bear a modern Islamic design & a visitor skybridge.

Batu Caves
Hindu temple set in limestone caves
Limestone caves at the top of steep steps housing Hindu temples & shrines, plus a huge deity statue.

Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu is a mountain in Sabah, Malaysia. It is protected as Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site. Kinabalu is the highest peak in Borneo’s Crocker Range.