Local Guide to KL Attractions
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is a diverse cultural hybrid and pulsing metropolis. The Westin Kuala Lumpur is located along the vibrant Jalan Bukit Bintang, in the heart of the city’s central business district (CBD) and shopping district. Entertainment and attractions are just steps away. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 76 kilometers from our hotel, and the Kuala Lumpur Sentral railway station is only ten kilometers away.
Two of the world’s signature buildings, the Petronas Twin Towers, are located just five minutes from the hotel. Elevate your senses and head to the observation deck of the nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower to see captivating city views. Learn about Malaysia’s history and arts, and admire reconstructed sections of ancient palaces at the National Museum. The museum is situated in Lake Gardens, which is also home to the National Planetarium. Other nearby museums include the Royal Malaysian Police Museum and the Islamic Arts Museum. Also intriguing are the wonderfully detailed motifs and tile work at the National Mosque. More history can be found along Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, a street lined with interesting architecture featuring Gothic accents; the National History Museum, which is housed in a former bank; and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, the Big Ben of Kuala Lumpur. Or take a short excursion to see the ancient limestone caves and temples at Batu Caves.
This metropolis is an international shopping destination. Vendors on bustling Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, sell everything from clothing and handbags to perfumes and watches. There is also plenty of street food to sample and help you re-energize. The arts, entertainment, and shopping area of Golden Triangle is another favorite destination amongst other KL attractions. You can also stroll down Asia Heritage Row, a historic street lined with refurbished buildings and homes. Though traditionally a food market, Central Market is also populated by painters, sculptors, fortune-tellers, and merchants offering collectibles and art.
ARTS & CULTURE
- National Art Gallery / National Visual Arts Gallery 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- National Theatre 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- National Museum 8.0 km/5.0 miles
- National Science Center 15.0 km/9.3 miles
- Batu Caves 22.0 km/13.7 miles
COMMUNITY
- National Mosque 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Kuala Lumpur General Hospital 3.0 km/1.9 miles
- Putra World Trade Center 3.0 km/1.9 miles
CORPORATE OFFICES
- ABN Amro 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- ExxonMobil Corporation 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- American Express Malaysia 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Sun Microsystems 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Deutsche Bank 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Petronas 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Citicorp 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- PricewaterhouseCoopers 3.0 km/1.9 miles
- Hewlett Packard Malaysia 3.0 km/1.9 miles
- Shell Malaysia 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Nortel Networks 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- BP Companies in Malaysia 10.0 km/6.2 miles
- Siemens Malaysia 15.0 km/9.3 miles
- IBM Malaysia 20.0 km/12.4 miles
- Texas Instruments 25.0 km/15.5 miles
- Digital Equipment 25.0 km/15.5 miles
- Tractors Malaysia 30.0 km/18.6 miles
- Ericsson Malaysia 30.0 km/18.6 miles
- Multimedia Super Corridor 30.0 km/18.6 miles
- DHL Asia Pacific 30.0 km/18.6 miles
DAY TRIP DESTINATIONS
- Putrajaya 30.0 km/18.6 miles
- Genting Highlands 110.0 km/68.3 miles
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
- Embassy of the United States of America 0.5 km/0.3 miles
- British High Commission 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Australian Embassy 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Singapore High Commission 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Japanese Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Canadian High Commission 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Chinese Embassy 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Parliament 3.0 km/1.9 miles
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
- Malaysia Handicraft Center 0.5 km/0.3 miles
- Dataran Merdeka 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Kuala Lumpur Tower 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Suria KLCC / Petronas Twin Towers 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Petaling Street / Chinatown 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Bangsar 8.0 km/5.0 miles
PARKS, RECREATION & ATTRACTIONS
- KLCC Park 1.0 km/0.6 miles
- Bird Park 3.0 km/1.9 miles
- Butterfly Farm 3.0 km/1.9 miles
- National Zoo 22.0 km/13.7 miles
- Sunway Lagoon Theme Park 25.0 km/15.5 miles
SHOPPING
- Pavilion Shopping Mall 0.0 km/0.0miles
- Starhill Shopping Center 0.0 km/0.0 miles
- Fahrenheit 88 0.0 km/0.0 miles
- KL Plaza Shopping Center 0.0 km/0.0 miles
- Times Square 0.0 km/0.0 miles
- Bintang Walk 0.0 km/0.0 miles
- Lot 10 Shopping Center 0.0 km/0.0 miles
- Central Market 2.0 km/1.2 miles
- Mid Valley Shopping Center 15.0 km/9.3 miles