Our time in Nepal was short and even if we wish it could have been a bit longer, the first signs of the upcoming monsoon convinced us to plan an early escape. The last week of May would find us walking on the streets of Kuala Lumpur.
Our expectations for Malaysia were low since we were only searching for a good place to stay away from the rainy season and rest after more than three months of being constantly on the road. But we were very much impressed by how beautiful and modern the country is and Kuala Lumpur happened to be at the same level as many European cities.
But, despite the fact that we had good weather on our side, we appreciated every drop of rain. The high temperatures kept us most of the time inside our accommodation until we were able to adapt to it properly.
Luckily, the Malaysian capital city has a well-organized public transportation system, so we hadn’t had to move much on foot, but still be able to see most of the landmarks that we planned to visit. There was even a free bus system that connected most of the touristic attractions. The Sultan Abdul Samad Building at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and Merdeka Square were just some of the stops on our route. Apart from skyscrapers and a sophisticated transportation network, Kuala Lumpur’s streets are filled with markets, restaurants and gardens, all bringing together a diverse community of people of different traditions and beliefs.

The Skyline of Kuala Lumpur

One of the highlights of our stay in Kuala Lumpur was admiring the skyline at night from the top of one of its skyscrapers. Heli Lounge Bar has a large terrace opened on the roof of the building. It is enough to order a drink and that will serve also as a ticket for a spectacular view. The Petronas Twin Towers and the communications KL Tower are dominating the urban landscape.

 

But there is fun happening also outside the city’s center. Take a train or a bus to the Batu Caves, to admire impressive rock formations, some of them hosting large Hindu temples. Visiting the Dark Cave requires a higher fee than the other caves due to conservation efforts, but instead promises to offer more entertainment to adventurous explorers.

 

A large variety of foods is available on almost every street in Kuala Lumpur. Chinese and Indian restaurants are widely spread, together with well-known brands that offer western food.
We arrived in Malaysia at the beginning of Ramadan and while the holy Muslim time is considered to be low season, we were more than happy to enjoy our stay away from the crowds of tourists. Ramadan also brings people together during the many buffets that offer tasty and cheap street food. So we could say that Ramadan time can be a food lover’s paradise.
One week later we took a flight to Kuching, on the island of Borneo where we went to discover other parts of the country.

See more pictures from Kuala Lumpur here.